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Art Collecting Tip #1 - Documentation
Natasha's Art Candy | July 14th 2008
When collecting and purchasing art, there are several articles of information related to that artwork that you should keep. This not only is important when it comes to insuring your art, but in keeping all the necessary items that record it’s c read more
Tips On Choosing The Right Frame/Mat Combo For Your Art… Part 2
Because I Must | June 19th 2008 by Amy
If you haven’t read the first half of this post, click here, then continue reading! We must consider how we can mirror any shapes in our piece through the framing. Example: Last night I saw a painting that was surrounded by a mat whose edges read more
Tips On Choosing The Right Frame/Mat Combo For Your Art… Part 1
Because I Must | June 16th 2008 by Amy
One of the skills that has lagged behind in my growth as an artist has been that of knowing how to frame and mat a painting. I don’t mean building the building and assembly, though I haven’t done much of that either, but more importantly, read more
What To Do When Your Muse is Playing Hide and Seek… Part 2
Because I Must | June 9th 2008 by Amy
If you didn’t get a chance to check out my last post, here is the link. In it I shared a list of things that my muse, my inspiration, hides behind. It can be helpful to figure out what’s going on so you can choose the right antidote. So y read more
What To Do When Your Muse is Playing Hide and Seek
Because I Must | June 5th 2008 by Amy
Likely all of us have had moments (or months) of staring at a blank canvas, or pad of paper, a glaring screen, stack of fabric, or whatever your means of creating, and being STUCK. I’ve been there. I’ve gone for months without creating an read more
How to Enhance Your Drawing Skills Without Drawing Nudes
Because I Must | June 2nd 2008 by Amy
While drawing live nude models is a common practice among the art community, and promoted as helpful and even necessary, many people either get squeamish at the idea, are downright against the idea, or don’t have access to the drawing groups th read more
What Keeps Me Going
Because I Must | May 22nd 2008 by Amy
People are often surprised when they find out that I, a new mom, am an artist. “Surely you’ve had to put that on hold!” they suggest. Those who know me well are aware that I fight daily with a chronic illness called Chronic Fatigue read more
Color Theory Grows Legs and Begins to Run!
Because I Must | May 20th 2008 by Amy
I had a comment after one of my previous posts on color theory that reminded me that many of us artists have never used, and, in fact, may never have heard of the color wheel system that I posted. Why? Well for a long time (does anybody know how long read more
Tips on Framing Your Art for Less
Because I Must | March 20th 2008 by Amy
Those of us who create artwork that needs to be framed knows the cost first hand at purchasing them for our art. As the typical artist who still has her “day job,” and not a lot of money to spare, I thought it a good idea to share wi read more
Free Collage Making Tips E-Book
Horner Art Workshop | February 5th 2008 by Ray Horner jr
Grab it NOW! It will be for sale later. read more
Q&A: Professional Tips for Artists
ArtStyle, A Voice For Artists In Chicago | January 17th 2008 by Amy Rudberg
In the last few years, I have had several artists ask me for tips on applying to grad school, applying for grants, and submitting work to galleries, among other topics. So I have come up with a few answers I would like to share with all of you. Q: H read more
Oil Painting - 48″x 72″-”Mike”
Horner Art Workshop | January 11th 2008 by Ray Horner jr
This is a large scale painting. I used a combination of acrylic and oil paint. The under painting was done in acrylic and the the rest of the painting was completed in oil. I always keep a rag with me while I work to work the forms by rubbing them ou read more
7 Tips For Starting Your Painting Art Journal
Horner Art Workshop | December 26th 2007 by Ray Horner jr
Your painting art journal is a powerful way to jump-start your future painting projects. Consider the following tips to get started. 1. Obtain an 8 1/2 x 11 size hard cover sketchbook. Of course, you could make your own journal, but that is for anot read more
New Photo Site Launched!
Horner Art Workshop | November 11th 2007 by Ray Horner jr
As many of you know I am an artist who loves photography. I enjoy taking the photos, developing them, working in photoshop, and framing them for display. This new site is a showcase of my work. When you get a chance check it out, share a comment. But read more
Bifocals Can Be a Pain in the Neck-A Special Note To Artists
Horner Art Workshop | November 4th 2007 by Ray Horner jr
This is very important to us as artists. I often have neck pains and find myself leaning in to view the screen closer. Let us all catch ourselves and check out those glasses. read more | digg story read more
Artist-Use Grid Power!
Horner Art Workshop | October 30th 2007 by Ray Horner jr
This method of working has been done through out the ages. It is a way to capture your drawing and then enlarging it to the pre-determined size without the use of a projector. The grid has also been used to determine proportions and scale. The draw read more
Pinging and Alerts
Pine Shore Studio | October 26th 2007 by Helen Harris /Pine Shore Studio
The internet is a never ending wealth of education. I have found newsletters and artist blogs that share their personal artistic insights and good ,solid information. Using Google Alerts has helped me track my marketing effectiveness and subjects of read more
Red!
Pine Shore Studio | October 19th 2007 by Helen Harris /Pine Shore Studio
Today is one of those tough days to get through. I have assignments and deadlines and I have been dutifully working .BUT......There comes that moment that a piece of soaring music or smell of fallen leaves or that quick sideways glance at my palette read more
In the Margins
Pine Shore Studio | October 17th 2007 by Helen Harris /Pine Shore Studio
Recently I read an article by Kirsty Hall http://kirstyhall.co.uk/blog/2007/10/10-top-tips-for-artists/, that had a phrase that caught my eye. She spoke about "working in the margins of your day." It was an instant recognition of how I have managed m read more
animator vs. animation
Horner Art Workshop | August 27th 2007 by Ray Horner jr
This short animation took three months to complete. I thought you would find it interesting. Your Artcoach Ray read more | digg story read more
Hand Drawn to Digital Enhanced-Making of Blogging Betty Boomer Ca…
Horner Art Workshop | August 25th 2007 by Ray Horner jr
My wife and I have a site for boomers who blog. We decided to create a character that will speak for blogging boomers at different levels of experiences and expertise. I made the first drawing of Blogging Betty Boomer in pencil. I did several rough read more
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