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The great advantage of digital art is the ability to undo any mistake and the most commonly used command in Procreate is the Undo gesture. This is how to undo in Procreate, in the quickest way. You can Undo any action in Procreate by using the two-finger tap. Tap two …
Is there any image more romantic than being a traveling artist? When I first set off I traveled with a full set of art supplies and made money along the way. I had to, I was broke So how did I do it, and how can you sell your art …
If you feel like you’re stuck in an artistic rut and there’s no way out, it’s time to find inspiration to draw, and fast. This post will help you to break out of your art block and come up with some new drawing ideas. Find inspiration to draw by looking …
Sometimes you hit an artistic brick wall and need a few drawing prompts to kick-start your imagination. This post is intended to get your creative juices flowing with 55 drawing prompts for beginners, including techniques, and easy exercises on the themes of nature and animals. Easy Drawing Prompts For Beginners …
I’m often asked how to price art prints. It’s not an easy answer because there are so many variables. In this post, I’ll show you how to price your art prints, but only you can decide what to charge, given your own situation. Try this. Calculate your printing costs, including …
How do artists get their ideas? I’m asked this all the time. In this article, I will outline the process for coming up with new ideas that work.. So, if you want to know how artists get their ideas, keep reading. Artists get their ideas by observing and borrowing from …
We’ve probably all been there, you buy a beautiful print only to end up paying through the nose to frame it. OUCH! Leaves a bad taste doesn’t it? But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 9 ways of framing on a budget to SAVE YOU MONEY! It’s …
Ever wondered why some pile of talentless crap gets all the attention when the good art remains completely ignored? I’ll tell you why your art doesn’t sell. Most people buy pictures, not art. The buyer is not invested in you, your talent, or your message. Your time and effort mean …
If you want to make money as a professional artist you must ‘scale’ your art business. That means you must learn how to make prints of your art. But how do artists do it? Most artists choose to make art prints in one of 4 ways: These are your choices, …
Art block, creative block, or artist’s block, call it what you will, they all add up to the same thing. It’s a crippling lack of inspiration and most artists experience this problem from time to time. Art block describes a period of time when an artist has no ideas for …
The best way to research what kind of art sells best is to scour the big stores and high streets to see what they’re offering. They know what the public buys not what they appreciate, that’s an important difference. This is what I discovered in a nutshell. The most popular …
Getting back into drawing is like riding a bike. You never really lose it. Your drawing skills might be as rusty as your old bike, but it’s nothing some wire wool won’t fix, right? Taking a long break from drawing can feel like a setback, but it’s a situation many …
Licensing your art can be a lucrative option for generating passive income. By entering into a licensing agreement, you can authorize others to use your artwork on various products, publications, and media. Art licensing allows artists to monetize their work by granting usage rights to third parties for products like greeting …
In my opinion, Printful offers the best quality print-on-demand products on the market, but does Printful work with Etsy? Good news – Yes, it does, and integrating them is a great way to grow your business and offer high-quality products Printful offers direct integration with Etsy, allowing sellers to create and manage …
An email list is essential for your art business. Not only is it the most effective way to market your art but it’s also your insurance against disaster. In this post, I will explain how to start an email list for artists, and why it’s such a good idea. Starting …
The best art affiliate programs for artists are not always about art. In this post, I will name 45 affiliate programs that work in the art niche. To maximize the potential you must be prepared to write an art blog and cultivate an art community around your site. Having an …
Creating art that you’re passionate about and then finding buyers is challenging, to say the least. How on earth do artists find a target audience? We all face this issue and in this post, I will help you find your ideal art buyers. The target audience for art as home …
Just as digital art has become mainstream and gaining acceptance as a serious art form along comes AI and parasites on all that talent. Now anyone can ‘create’ art with a single prompt. Is there a place for genuine digital artists anymore? Only time will tell. So, given the uncertain …
As a professional artist myself, I’m well aware of the many myths and misconceptions that surround art and artists. In this article, I’ll be examining and dispelling 22 commonly held myths about artists that simply don’t match reality This is a long post. Skip to any section in the table …
This is a list of the favorite birds the general public like to buy. Don’t confuse it with the most popular or common birds, that’s not the same thing. These are “bird art bestsellers”, the birds people love and collect. I’ve been making and selling bird art prints for over …
