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Can you copy art and sell a painting of a painting legally? What about if the artist is no longer alive? What about copying a picture online? Even though this sounds like an ethical dilemma, it’s also a legal one. This article will cover the issues surrounding copying other people’s …
Over time most art mediums will change and some art fades. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent art from fading and keep your artwork looking new for years to come. Graphite and Charcoal drawings do not fade, Indian ink and black pigment inks are permanent too. Some pigments used in …
Greeting card companies are always in need of new designs, however, it is important to understand how much money greeting card companies pay artists for their designs so you can decide if it’s worth the effort. Greeting card companies generally pay a flat fee which ranges between $275 and $500 …
Can anyone learn to draw? What makes a good artist? Can drawing be taught or is it a talent you’re born with? Is practice enough? Plus, how long does it take to become good at drawing? So many questions and this post tries to answer them honestly. Anyone can learn …
I started my art career as a landscape artist and began to make a living within a year of learning how to paint. It is by far the easiest genre to sell. So I’ve compiled a list of 13 ways to sell landscape paintings from my own experience. According to …
Same old problem, there’s too much choice, so how do you choose the right pastel pencils? If you are struggling, this guide will help you choose the best pastel pencils for beginners ALL lists are subjective, we all favor our own brands for our own reasons, not the least of …
I follow quite a few artists on Instagram and almost without exception, the initial outline has been traced. The work is fantastic but is tracing art cheating? When, if ever, is it acceptable to trace your art? Tracing images is cheating only if you set out to deceive. For most …
I’m well placed to answer the question. I’ve been making my living as a wildlife artist for over 20 years so I know how wildlife artists make a living. On the face of it, my lifestyle is very simple. I make and sell my art in the summer and travel …
When it comes to selling wildlife art you have to be pragmatic and concentrate your efforts on making art with a proven chance of success. That’s why I’ve listed my top 12 wildlife art bestsellers with a bonus list at the end. After 20 years of selling and making wildlife …
Drawing wildlife is an enjoyable niche and one that I’ve managed to turn into both a job and a lifestyle. When I tell people that I’m a wildlife artist and I travel the world looking for wildlife subjects, they almost swoon with envy. The public will buy and collect anything …
There’s a great temptation for artists, especially at the start of their careers, to enter art competitions and exhibit in juried shows but are they really worth your time and effort? Entering an art competition is an expensive, time-consuming, lottery. The selection process by self-appointed unaccountable experts is arbitrary and …
Onlookers are often surprised to see me draw with mechanical pencils, yet I use them all the time. Mechanical pencils are good for drawing, in fact, they are my pencils of choice. Mechanical pencils are excellent for drawing. The lines erase well, are lightfast, great for precision lines, and perfect …
Accidents happen. We’ve all been there, coffee splashes, tears, and buckles, they can all feel like a total disaster. Well, all is not lost. It’s possible to rescue your art from all kinds of mishaps. I will teach you how to repair drawing paper – most of the time. Paper …
We’ve all been there. You get stuck and your drawing is dull, but all is not lost. You can make your drawings interesting with some simple hacks. It’s easy to improve a drawing. In this post, you will learn 14 ways to add more interest and improve your drawings, PLUS …
Both semi-wild and orphaned orangutans are easy to see independently and for a fraction of the price of a tour. So how do you visit a rehabilitation center? Buy a return ticket to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Get a cheap AirAsia flight to Sandakan in Sabah. Get on a local …
Time is precious and sometimes you need a quick and easy way to scale up a drawing. This post will guide you through 4 practical ways to enlarge (or reduce) your image. No fluff, let’s jump right in. How to Scale Up Your Drawing Using a Grid The idea is …
Ever wondered how artists draw those tiny white lines in a pencil drawing? How do you draw whiskers? It looks insanely difficult, doesn’t it? But in actual fact, it’s incredibly easy, once you know how. There are three reliable ways of creating white lines in a pencil drawing. Score the …
Before you set yourself up as a wildlife artist you’ll have a portfolio of ten to twelve pieces of saleable art. Easily said, but where do you find wildlife subjects to begin with? National parks and cheap safaris are always going to be preferred but that’s not always possible. Alternative …
I’m a professional artist and yet, like 1 in 12 of the male population I am colorblind. So how have I managed to find a way of making a living as a colorblind artist? Colorblind artists learn to know color without being able to reliably see color. They use color …
There are many people who abhor the very idea of drawing from reference photos. They see it as a betrayal of real art. Others greatly admire the skill, patience, and dedication involved in copying faithfully and long to do the same thing. Who’s right? Drawing from reference photos is bad …
