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I’ve heard it said many times, ‘I can paint but I can’t draw’ does that make painting easier? Is drawing harder than painting? I’m not so sure. Both mediums have their own set of challenges and both are difficult to master. It’s harder to paint realistically than it is to …
You browse an Etsy shop and see a perfect set of art prints, they look great, they’re incredibly cheap, and when you go to buy them they’re digital downloads. Hang on, what if you haven’t got a printer? How do you print art prints from Etsy? This post explains everything. …
As an artist, you may have wondered how to make money painting murals. Is it even possible? The good news is that there is a market for this type of artwork, and it can be a great way to earn money and even make a living. To make money painting …
Procreate is a digital illustration app used by amateur and professional artists, designers, and illustrators to produce outstanding digital artwork, but it’s only available on Apple devices. Is it worth buying an Ipad just for the app? Is Procreate Worth it? Procreate is great value for money and costs $12.99 …
Have you ever met a stranger who put you instantly at ease? Some people know how to build trust with anyone. It’s a skill you can master and you can use it to sell more art. The art of building instant trust is in finding common ground and sharing similar …
Do you know who buys art? Recognizing how to spot an art buyer is an essential sales skill if you are going to succeed. You have to know these things: Women are the best buyers of art. Young couples setting up home are keen to buy, students cheering up their …
Are you too shy to sell your art? Let me tell you something, selling your art for the first time is intimidating for everyone. Shy artists can succeed and I say that from experience. I’ll show you how to: In my 20+ years of experience as a reserved Englishman selling …
It doesn’t matter who you are, rejection hurts, and the painful truth is this, rejection is part of the everyday life of an artist. If you want to succeed you’d better learn to deal with it, so how do artists handle rejection? Artists handle rejection best by seeing the humor, acknowledging …
Art school is a major investment in both time and money but does having an art degree enhance your art career? Is art school worth it, will it pay back your investment, or are you just hoping for the best? This is the answer, in short… Art school is useful …
To stand out from the crowd you must develop your own unique signature style. Your art is your brand and in that sense, it should be instantly recognizable. That process starts with the basics of drawing and in this post, I’ll show you how to find your drawing style. And …
“Have you ever exhibited?” I’m asked this all the time. It’s as if exhibiting alone is a hallmark of success. In truth, selling your art in galleries is easy, it’s making money that’s hard work. I’ll show you how to sell your art in galleries and you can decide what’s …
Have you seen the price of modular display systems? Professional panels are aimed at the business world, not local artists. You’ve got to pay up or make your own. I’ll show you how I made cheap art display panels that look super professional. You can make cheap portable art display …
How do you motivate yourself to make art when you feel like crap, have no energy and you’ve run out of coffee? We’ve all been there but there are strategies that can help. Self-motivation is essential for professional artists. If you are serious about making a success of your art …
Whether you like it or not, the size of your art really matters, and that includes art prints. But what size of art sells best? Should you make your art big and bold, or pocket-sized? I decided to find out. These are the best standard sizes for smaller art prints: …
Have you ever wondered what pencil numbers mean and how to decide which pencil grades to use? This quick guide explains it all. Drawing pencils are graded on a scale from hard to soft using a combination of numbers and letters. The letters H are the hardest and lightest pencils …
There is no golden rule for the best angle for drawing but there is good advice that will help you to avoid some elementary mistakes. This is a question worth asking and one that is often overlooked., In general, you should draw at the same angle to your subject. If …
People think drawing is relaxing, but for me and many others, it is anything but. It is mentally exhausting and often stressful. So how can that be? In this post, I will explain why drawing makes you tired. Drawing is tiring because it requires intense levels of focused concentration. Each …
I remember an art teacher telling me to soften my edges, fine but you have to know where the boundaries are first. So do you need to outline drawings? Certainly You should outline drawings to get the correct proportions and overall shape. An outline is a scaffold for your finished …
Loneliness is not something we talk about easily but artists can’t ignore the subject. For most artists, solitude is an everyday reality. Is being an artist lonely? You bet, and some people cope better than others. Most artists work alone and from home. There are no workmates, no laughs, and …
Have you ever had a drawing ruined because it was not properly protected? It is heartbreaking to see your hard work lost, and you don’t want to risk that happening again. There are a number of things you can do to store your drawings at home, and just as importantly, …
