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Pricing art commissions is confusing for everyone, and it’s tempting to look for a pricing formula as if that alone holds the answer. Sadly, this is a myth. The art world plays in a different way, even so, if you need a quick pricing guide try this: Calculate the price …
Most working artists have drawn people’s pets at some stage, I know I certainly have. It’s the obvious way to start earning some cash. This is how you can sell pet portraits: Market your pet portraits on social media, especially Pinterest. Pins are the best adverts for long term traffic. …
Your business card is your first impression so make it a good one, or it could be your last impression too. You have to know how to create and use a business card for it to be effective. This post will show you how. An artist must use their business card …
There’s more to naming your art business than meets the eye. I GOT IT ALL WRONG. It turns out that art business names are more important than I thought. So, in hindsight, I know what I should’ve done when I named my website. Art business names should be easy to …
I get a very good reaction from my Artist About Me page so I thought I’d analyze why it works. I compared my efforts to others and realized that I wrote my artist biography as a story. This is how to write an artist about me’ page without boring everyone to death. …
It’s the wild west out there and artists are losing out to copycats, theft, and now AI. Images can be copied, altered, and redistributed so easily that it is having a serious impact on artists and creators everywhere. So how do you protect your artwork from being copied? While it …
Drawing requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional artist, it’s easy to fall into bad habits and make silly mistakes. It happens to us all. In this article, I’ll cover 32 common drawing mistakes and bad habits to avoid, ranging from the most …
Choosing the most practical way to learn art is daunting for a beginner. Many students start with a book, so let’s answer the question – are drawing books worth it? Drawing books are worth it for learning art. They provide a structured approach to mastering various techniques and styles at …
Drawing realistic grass is easier than it looks. With the right techniques and understanding of its structure, anyone can create detailed and convincing grass in their drawing. These are the main methods. Draw realistic grass by sketching short crisscrossed lines for short grass or long curved lines for tall grass. …
If you’ve ever dreamed of finding a tropical paradise, with simple rustic beach huts, clear waters, friendly locals, and the most amazing coral reefs as you enter the water, it’s time to visit the Raja Ampat Islands in Indonesia. They will blow your mind. So what makes Raja Ampat so special? The Raja …
Most people are completely unaware of just how accessible and affordable it is to view wild orangutans. I’ve seen them many times so I thought it was about time I wrote about the best place to see wild orangutans. It’s so easy. The easiest and cheapest place to see wild …
In this post, you’ll discover the best wildlife watching in Asia. I’ve visited each park personally over the years and they are full of glamorous stuff. Many parks in Asia are fantastic on paper. You get excited, turn up, and see virtually nothing. These are parks where can you actually …
You don’t have to be rich to travel the world, in many ways having money kills the fun. I had my best adventures when I was broke. So how can you afford to travel? what’s the secret? In this article, I will tell you how I managed to travel with …
The best places for wildlife photography in India are not always in the most spectacular parks. I decided to compile a list of the most accessible places where the wildlife is abundant and sightings are close enough not to need the most expensive camera equipment. I know India very well …
Artists and designers are always looking for ways to make some extra money. Could Printful be the answer? It’s been a popular print-on-demand platform for years, but is Printful worth it? This post will provide you with an answer. Printful is worth it if you have an existing audience already …
Udemy offers huge discounts for most of their courses, so big that paying full price doesn’t make sense. So how often does Udemy have sales? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the frequency of Udemy’s sales so you can get the best deals on their courses. Udemy has sales …
In many ways, the Printables business model is the answer to your prayers, if you can make it work. There’s no stock, no shipping, and a recurring income. That’s why I’m writing this post. I needed to know how to start a Printables business. The easiest way to start a …
In this post, I’ll be comparing Udemy vs Skillshare, two of the most popular online course platforms, to determine which one is best for artists and designers. This is the quick answer: Udemy offers the best deal overall. Udemy courses are sold individually, often at huge discounts, and with unlimited …
Those who can – do, and those who can’t – teach, a little unfair perhaps but there’s an element of truth to it. So how do you get better at drawing if the teacher isn’t very good? Get better at drawing by learning how to hold a pencil correctly, drawing …
Digital downloads have transformed the way artists and designers are able to make extra money and earn a passive income from their efforts. In this post, I’ll explain how creatives can sell digital downloads on Etsy. This is the process in a nutshell…Set up your Etsy shop and list your digital …
