Art For The Fun Of It
Category : Arts
Sometimes art can just be ‘for the fun of it’. Enjoyable, no pressures or deadlines and purely about living in the moment and delighting in the experience.
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Art For The Fun Of It
- March 7, 2023
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- December 8, 2020
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How to Get Artistically Motivated
Category : Arts
In writing, we call it ‘writer’s block’ and the same thing can happen for an artist. You’re just not feeling inspired to work or create. Sometimes it’s a lack of ‘what next’ once you finish a project. There are many ways to get inspiration.
- July 30, 2020
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How to Not Force Creativity
Category : Arts
In anything where there is creativity involved, we can sometimes feel stressed or forced to ‘produce’. This can be painting, writing, even producing results at work where there is a creative aspect to your job, such as in advertising or marketing. I may not have all the answers, but I’ve got a few ideas for you which I have personally found very effective and have worked well for me in a few areas.
- August 27, 2019
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Painting Outside (Plein Air Painting) vs Inside the Studio
Category : Arts
At some point in any of my chats with fellow artists and followers, I get asked whether I prefer to do plein air painting or inside the studio. A silent argument between the two has been lingering on some people’s minds. So let me address that continuing concern here in my blog to give you access about which of the two should be weighed better or does one really matter over the other?
- September 20, 2018
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Creating a Series of Paintings and Its Advantages
Category : Arts
A series of painting might seem strange to some. It brings varied thoughts to both artists and spectators. The negative (or positive), if your focus is to sell pieces, is that if a large group does not like the subject, all may be dismissed. But likewise, if the subject is popular, then you are offering many options of that popular subject.
- August 23, 2018
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How to Select Art to Buy
Category : Arts
For some, it can be a hard decision on what to buy. How do you come to that decision? What are the factors you should consider when buying art pieces?
- July 2, 2018
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How to Balance Studio Time with Work, Life or Business
Category : Arts
Everyone is on the bandwagon when it comes to balance – and why not? We all want to do well at work or in our business, plus have a social life, recreation and time with family. We need to learn studio time as well. Finding balance isn’t always such an easy task.
- June 15, 2018
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To Frame or Not To Frame
Category : Arts
A debate on whether to frame or not to frame paintings has been going on for quite some time now. While most enthusiasts perceive that frames make paintings look more professional and finished and increase their value, others doubt and say they are not always the best option.
- November 14, 2017
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10 Things to Do When You Get a Painting or Wall Art
Category : Arts
It is not a secret how art can pull a space together. Even though there is complexity in its manner of display, having even a single form of art in any space can completely transform a room into a liberty of expression and style. Paintings, sculptures, wall art and any other form of art do not simply stand as a piece of ornament. It is a thing that portrays an element of the owner or an idea to promote a sense of taste and profundity.