I have been experimenting with pastel pencils this week on a different surface. I wanted to offer something new in classes this year and also be able to have a class at World of Color Expo that would introduce participants to pastel painting. Instead of using velour, I used pastel mat as my support. This …
Your name is the primary way people find you. A readable name on your art work is one of the best marketing tools you have. USE IT! If people like your work and can read your name, it gives them a chance to find you on the web. If they can’t read your name, …
I have found that success is in the follow through. Much like golf, you can have great equipment and make great contact with the ball, but if you have a poor follow through with your swing, your shot won’t be so good. The same is true in art sales. You can have a great marketing …
See the link below for 6 tips for creating your artist bio. http://emptyeasel.com/2011/10/20/how-to-write-the-perfect-artists-bio-for-your-art-blog/ Please excuse all the ads on the attached link. They couldn’t be separated from the article’s narrative. As a result of reading this article, I have included Kay’s bio to this blog post. It never crossed my mind that it would add …
Watch the video below to move to the next level. Click and watch short video at: http://www.oilpaintingworkshop.com/AR/10.htm The video is by the artist Daniel Edmondson. I found it on YouTube. I was surprised when I opened the video. Mr. Edmondson says to move to the next level you teach your artwork to someone. Kay and …