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Bob Duggan: "People will always hold differing opinions on explanatory wall text in museums. " Visit this link >>

Megan Evans: "Sometimes we as creative people can lose "ourselves" in the midst of work or daily life." Visit this link >>

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Brad Teare: "In the process of encouraging my students to embrace basic principles I experienced a broader appreciation of those concepts." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Brad Teare shares his experience from teaching an art course recently.

Robert Genn: "In my love affair with technology, I had mistaken my camera for a life." Visit this link >>

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Tony Cook: "Odd really, but I can count several pieces that have ended up in the loo, or rather, on the wall of said facility." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Tony Cook shares a funny post, but with a good suggestion.

ABI: "Testimonials are a fantastic marketing tool for your art business." Visit this link >>

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Jeane George Weigel: "...when I take this kind of gentle time, new art has the room to find me..." Visit this link >>

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Jim Serrett: "Both methods are great answers for transporting, storing, and protecting your brushes in a backpack, tote bag or paint box." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jim Serrett shares some ways to protect your brushes when painting outside.

Adam Thurman: "The magic comes from pulling off the hard part." Visit this link >>

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Giselle Vidal McMenamin: "As an artist it's sometimes tough to find the right way to package a painting for shipment." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Giselle Vidal McMenamin shares some helpful information on how to pack a painting for shipping.

ABI: "�A well-written artist's statement should fit perfectly into your website, either on the Home or About page." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: The Arts Business Institute shares some suggestions for making use of your artist statement.

Roos Schuring: "In these days where selling art feels a bit more difficult compared to other times, it's smart to put your eggs in more than 1 basket and why not do that permanent, having multiple shows at the same time." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Roos Schuring shares some good advice for selling your art through galleries.

Robert Genn: "It's always a good idea to check the lightfastness printed on each tube of pigment." Visit this link >>

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Liz Patterson: "I've come to rely on the sturdiness of the board�no more worries about tearing or creasing paper." Visit this link >>

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Jason Horejs: "Unfortunately, relying too heavily on social media for marketing can be a dangerous practice. " Visit this link >>

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Rice Freeman-Zachery: "When you're loading up to head out on the road, try to do it in your garage or carport." Visit this link >>

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ABI: "A well-crafted artist statement helps you define who you are as an artist, explain your motivation and your inspiration." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: The Arts Business Institute provides some guidelines for writing an effective artist statement.

Susan Blackwood: "Relax, press releases are one of the easiest articles to write and can make a huge difference in any event, workshop, or announcement." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Susan Blackwood shares some information on how to write a press release.

Charley Parker: "Artists who are fortunate to work with a good model, however, have a much better chance of producing interesting, expressive work. At its best, it's something of a collaborative effort." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Charley Parker discusses the artist model and shares a great resource.

Jason Horejs: "Future potential buyers will be influenced and encouraged when they see your work in other collectors' homes. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jason Horejs shares a great marketing tip for artists to encourage future collectors.

Robert Genn: "Much has been written about the creativity-stimulating rituals of writers because, well, they wrote about it." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Robert Genn discusses the daily rituals of artists and invites others to share their own.

Cate Prato: "Handmade paper is beautiful on its own or used as the base for a paper quilt, card embellishments, and lettering." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Cate Prato discusses how handmade papers can enhance mixed media art.

Karyn Meyer-Berthel: "In the upcoming months, I'll share interviews with conservators and researchers, painting companies and artists about working on panels as well as scientific research on the differences in types of panel." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Karyn Meyer-Berthel discusses painting on wood panels.

Barney Davey: "Among the many ways to build a loyal following and sell art direct to collectors, none is better or more effective than email marketing." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Barney Davey has some great suggestions to make the most of your email marketing.

Kristin Hoerth: "Several of this month's featured artists share that same love for digging deep into their work." Visit this link >>

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KayeCee Spain: "You know that other shopkeepers make fairly good money, but you just haven't figured out how to move into that arena where you're not having to wait 3 months to get a $50 payment." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: KayeCee Spain has some good advice for artists who are using print on demand sites.

Gabriel Boray: "It might be that in life we want to avoid tension as much as possible, but in successful art, tension is crucial." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Gabriel Boray discusses some methods for creating tension in your paintings.

Jason Horejs: "If you are only closing immediate sales and letting the long-term sales fall through the cracks, you are missing out on a potentially huge part of your business." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jason Horejs shares 3 important tips for following up with potential clients.

Armand Cabrera: "A workshop should be an enlightening experience that invigorates your painting." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Armand Cabrera shares some good advice on finding the best workshops.

Bob Duggan: "Van Gogh's almost maniacally prolific years of painting belie the fact that he was a thoughtful craftsman." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Bob Duggan discusses the "Van Gogh at Work" exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum.

Robert Genn: "Not that artists need to inflict every bit of accumulated visual info into their work, but they miss out on one of our top privileges: the art of really seeing." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Robert Genn shares some exercises for artists to increase the ability to observe.

Michael Chesley Johnson: "You can do a lot on your own. But if you'd like guidance, a location scout, or instruction, you'll need a teacher." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson shares some advice for finding the right painting workshops.

Gabriel Boray: "The layers become real, the objects become substance, and substance becomes symbol." Visit this link >>

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Agnese Aljena: "Price is a benchmark - for everything - other pieces of art, comparison to other artists, price of tomorrow and sometimes even comparison with past prices." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Agnese Aljena shares some tips to consider when pricing art.

Jeane George Weigel: "The canvas and I, the brushes, Spirit, we messed around. We PLAYED..." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Sometimes you just have to let go and stop playing it safe.

Barney Davey: "Art Career Goals Make Your Career Happen." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Barney Davey discusses the importance of having art career goals.

Robert Genn: "During your day, your brain normally moves among four brainwave patterns." Visit this link >>

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Symi Jackson: "There were literally hundreds of artists spread along the beach front all out doing what they do best - what an incredible sight!" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Symi Jackson shares experiences from the 2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo.

Brad Teare: "The increase in readership due to publishing with Blurb was a complete surprise." Visit this link >>

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Jason Horejs: "What do you think - does discrimination against women still exist in the art world?" Visit this link >>

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ABI: "Show season is upon us, and artists everywhere are planning their booth displays. " Visit this link >>

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Bob Duggan: " Lush, delicate, charming, and soulful, Renoir might be the greatest movie about painting ever." Visit this link >>

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Adam Thurman: "Something powerful happens when you acknowledge people's concerns." Visit this link >>

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Gabriel Boray: "In order to discover new ideas, push yourself to extremes when painting. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Gabriel Boray encourages artists to not be afraid to experiment right on the canvas.

James Gurney: "A lot can go wrong when you paint outdoors, but wind is the biggest enemy." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: James Gurney shares a video of plein air painters sharing their outdoor painting experiences.

Cate Prato: "Art heals and soothes. Art is therapeutic. Art is meditative." Visit this link >>

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Charley Parker: "Carder points out that this isn't intended to be a method of painting, but a method of learning to paint." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Charley Parker shares information about free instructional painting videos by Mark Carder.

Sue Favinger Smith: "What you think you know about color - without discovering what you don't know - will only keep you working in the same place, repeating the same color mistakes, without understanding why." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Sue Favinger Smith discusses using color charts and shares a resource for making your own.

Jason Horejs: "The personal touch of the creator is arguably the most efficacious tool, after the paint brush, in effectuating a sale." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jason Horejs discusses the value of storytelling when it comes to selling art.

Gabriel Boray: "This is for those artists who want to paint something recognizable with freedom." Visit this link >>

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Agnese Aljena: "When you don't have 9 to 5 office hours, time management becomes an issue." Visit this link >>

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Brad Teare: "Doing a preliminary sketch is one of the best ways to insure the success of a painting." Visit this link >>

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Michael Chesley Johnson: "Santa Fe is, in my mind, still one of the best places to shop for art in the US." Visit this link >>

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Sue Pelletier: "Layering a painting, layering your life, I like that." Visit this link >>

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Maryam Taheri: "There are so many quirky and creative templates and formats for giving your information to a client, friend, or colleague." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Maryam Taheri shares some very creative business cards.

Gabriel Boray: "From the first look, the viewer should be attracted to your image, wanting and needing to look further." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Gabriel Boray discusses painting and music and the power of anticipation.

Carol McIntyre: "How can artists assist collectors and potential buyers in purchasing our paintings?" Visit this link >>

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ABI: "Is your art a product? Answering this goes to the core of why many artists find it difficult to be in business for themselves." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: The Arts Business Institute discusses seeing your art as a product if you want to sell.

Barney Davey: "I think the right mix of productivity and creativity is at the heart of most art business success." Visit this link >>

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Robert Genn: "Cory has achieved remarkable success and popularity without benefit of dealers or galleries. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Robert Genn shares some advice for self-representing artists from a successful artist.

Mikki Senkarik: "These relationships will help any of you painting or sculpting the human face." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mikki Senkarik shares some anatomical drawings of the face.

Katherine Tyrrell: "We all have our favourite subject when it comes to making art - but which subjects do you find most difficult to paint?" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Katherine Tyrrell invites artists to participate in a new poll on which subjects are most difficult to paint.

Alyson Stanfield: "You take the time to publish a newsletter because you care about people who are interested in your art." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Alyson Stanfield discusses the purposes of an artist email newsletter.

Barney Davey: "If you fail to brand yourself, someone else will do it for you, and most likely the results will not be to your satisfaction." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Barney Davey explains what branding means and how you can use it to your advantage.

Robert Genn: "Great stuff is ready to grab out there, floating in the ether. " Visit this link >>

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Seth Godin: "Do work and get paid once. Build an asset and get paid for as long as it lasts." Visit this link >>

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Jason Horejs: "Breaking things up works especially well for those pesky jobs that aren't really critical, but you wish you could get done - like cleaning out your studio, for example." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jason Horejs shares a great strategy for accomplishing large projects.

Rita Squier: "If you're just learning to paint, stick with the good stuff, it will make the learning process more enjoyable." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Rita Squier shares a tip for beginning watercolor painters.

ABI: "The best way to handle infringement is to register your works with the Copyright Office before infringement starts." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: The Arts Business Institute interviews attorney Emily Danchuk on the subject of copyright infringement.

Terry Miura: "Don't feel like you have to bang out a fully resolved, show-worthy painting, let alone a masterpiece. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Terry Miura shares some tips for painting on location.

Alex Mathers: "Promotion these days is about making RELEVANT people aware of your product or service by forming a connection with them, over time." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Alex Mathers explains in simple terms what creatives need to do to promote their businesses.

Donald Fox: "Painting itself is a multitasking activity that demands doing and paying attention to many things at once." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Donald Fox discusses how multitasking can actually be counterproductive.

Agnese Aljena: "Going outside canvas can be called commercialising or diminishing, but that is philosophical question. Especially when the choice is to work in office from 9 to 5 or earning with your own art." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Agnese Aljena shares some ideas for expanding your art business.

James Gurney: "As we witness the resurgence of realism, plein-air painting, fantasy art, and illustration, most of the attention usually goes to the artists. But these fields wouldn't be where they are without key individuals in publishing, business, academia, teaching, collecting, and the museum world who are working hard behind the scenes to support what we do." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: James Gurney shares his first interview in a series called "Influentials in the Arts".

Mikki Senkarik: "Several of you have asked me to show the step by step process of painting eyes. So here goes." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mikki Senkarik demonstrates how to paint eyes and other facial features.

ABI: "Banish the myth of the starving artist - and give yourself permission to be successful." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: The Arts Business Institute encourages artists to connect with others and see the value in what you do.

Angus Wilson: "When composing a subject I often think of 'eye flow' or where the eye will travel, rather than one focal point." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Angus Wilson discusses how he creates a pleasing composition with colors and shapes.

Rachel Victoria: "Providing exceptional customer service can be tough for artists who just want to make art." Visit this link >>

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Jason Horejs: "There is something very gratifying about seeing where the art will live, and spending time in a client's home (or office) is a great way to strengthen a relationship." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jason Horejs explains the installation process of an artwork for a client.

Maria Brophy: "Artists that leave their names off their work are making a big mistake." Visit this link >>

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ABI: "Mistakes are a natural and healthy part of the creative process." Visit this link >>

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Barney Davey: "Goal Planning Is an Integral Part of Success for Any Endeavor." Visit this link >>

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Carolyn Edlund: "It's easy to order blank cards with your artwork on the front from a printer or a print-on-demand website, or even make them yourself." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Carolyn Edlund shares some great ideas for marketing with your art on notecards.

Susan Renee Lammers: "These are painters who have been working independently inventing ways to work with copper as a substrate." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Susan Renee Lammers shares some information for artists who paint on copper.

Roz Stendahl: "Since people don't stand still for you when you're out and about sketching, I find it helpful to practice "speed sketching" by watching TV and NOT STOPPING the action." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Roz Stendahl shares a great way to practice sketching people quickly.

James Gurney: "Plein Air magazine created this label to explain your art supplies to TSA agents." Visit this link >>

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ABI: "Are you interested in creating custom work for clients? Here are some benefits and drawbacks." Visit this link >>

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Diana Trout: "Here's a little video showing what's in my journal kit." Visit this link >>

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Maryam Taheri: "Save any of your broken or unused crayons and join the melted crayon craze!" Visit this link >>

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Carolyn Henderson: "All of us, to a certain extent, exhibit multiple personality traits in different circumstances and around varying people, and it's not a bad thing." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Carolyn Henderson discusses an interesting topic on human behavior, specifically artists.

Mary Michael Shelley: "Since I try to be as ecologically minded as I can be, I realised I really should pass on one common sense tip on how to use acrylic paints with as little damage to the environment as possible." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mary Michael Shelley shares a tip on how to clean acrylic paint from brushes and help the environment.

Rice Freeman-Zachery: "Most of us have little experience channeling a lot of creative energy in a productive way-we don't have A Plan for what to do when we're bombarded so quickly and furiously that we feel as if we're in the middle of a creative tornado." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Rice Freeman-Zachery begins a discussion on how to handle an overabundance of creative energy.

Ariane Goodwin: "Since the word "artist" is singular,�we feel as if the artist must also be singular." Visit this link >>

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Michael Chesley Johnson: "I recently received a new product that my readers will find useful - the Palette Garage." Visit this link >>

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Brad Teare: "My answer is if a monochromatic underpainting works for you go for it. It simply doesn't work for me." Visit this link >>

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Andrea Mansfield: "If you want others to be dedicated to you then�be distinctly narrow in what it is you do." Visit this link >>

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Megan Evans: "Remember, and then create something worthy of these beautiful memories." Visit this link >>

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Cate Prato: "One of the aesthetic pleasures of working with encaustic medium is the smooth, rich surface that seems to make the artwork glow." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Cate Prato shares some examples of encaustic art created in 3D.

Agnese Aljena: "I was and was not surprised to find out statistics showing that only 2% of people by fine art and only 5% buy functional art. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Agnese Aljena shares some interesting information about art buyers and reasons why they buy.

ABI: "The show is over, and you have that stack of business cards. You know you should follow up. What now?" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: ABI explains why it's important for artists to follow up with contacts.

Mark Sublette: "Don't put your loved ones and the galleries that represented you into a whirlwind of confusion by not thinking ahead." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mark Sublette explains why artists need to plan ahead when it comes to their art and estate planning.

Terry Miura: "There are many ways to approach head painting." Visit this link >>

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Bob Ragland: " I am constantly working to find those walls and spaces that are art free." Visit this link >>

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Stapleton Kearns: "You simply MUST get half up front! Don't undertake any job without it. " Visit this link >>

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Adam Thurman: "Thus having 100 people who will actually open and read your email means MUCH more then having 1,000 people who passively digest your tweets." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Adam Thurman explains why it's important to maintain your own mailing list of contacts.

Barney Davey: "Art Careers Are Not Limited to Artists." Visit this link >>

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Sue Favinger Smith: "The definition was this: color should have a clear edge where it ends, and where it begins.�" Visit this link >>

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Mark Brockman: "So how many of you are satisfied with your work?" Visit this link >>

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Agnese Aljena: "Here are several hot trends we artists can use and enjoy life more." Visit this link >>

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Robert Genn: "When story gets into a work of art, the work is enriched." Visit this link >>

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Larry Roibal: "I've built this Maniken based on the etchings from 18th century anatomist Bernhard Siegfried Albinus a few times now and each time I learn so much I can't wait to break it down and start again." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Larry Roibal demonstrates the building of a clay Maniken in this video.

Carolyn Edlund: "Do you have a blog on your art website? You might want to consider it." Visit this link >>

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Mikki Senkarik: "It's not hard to be organized and give yourself more time to make your art." Visit this link >>

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Ester Roi: "This mounting film is permanent and accidents can happen, especially if one doesn't practice ahead." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Ester Roi explains how to mount paper on Ampersand Claybord.

James Gurney: "The goal of the artist was to concentrate on the representation of the appearance of an object." Visit this link >>

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Robert Genn: "While many opinions abound, paintings should be priced by size." Visit this link >>

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Michael Chesley Johnson: "Torrit Grey is given away free with a purchase of Gamblin products at your local art supply store." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson shares some info on Torrit Grey and how he uses it in his plein air paintings.

Barney Davey: "Engage your subscribers with content that keeps them involved and excited" Visit this link >>

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Robert Genn: "Demoing seems a straightforward business, but it's loaded with problems." Visit this link >>

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Sandy Askey-Adams: "Some of us think that Home Insurance will cover our business as an artist.� It will not." Visit this link >>

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Michael Chesley Johnson: "Gamvar is a great solution for the busy painter." Visit this link >>

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ABI: "Make your trade show booth into a gallery space where your work can stand out." Visit this link >>

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Wendy Rodrigue: "During bliss, we rarely pause long enough to smell deeply, so that we remember the roses." Visit this link >>

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Katherine Tyrrell: "Do you have a disability or other challenge which you need to work round in order to create art?" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Katherine Tyrrell discusses several artists who have been challenged by disabilities.

ABI: "Art Fair Insider's Connie Mettler traveled to Philadelphia to visit the Buyers Market of American Craft." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Arts Business Institute shares a video of Connie Mettler's visit to the Buyers Market of American Craft.

Diana Trout: "I've "taught" 2 year olds all the way through to senior citizens and the common denominator is inspiration. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Diana Trout shares some thoughts on teaching art.

Roz Stendahl: "When we take a moment to take our habits and jostle them up a bit, what shakes out is self-knowledge." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Roz Stendahl encourages artists to participate in International Fake Journal Month in April.

Brian Sherwin: "What is so important about defining what art can and should be?" Visit this link >>

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Cate Prato: "What art projects can you envision with the creative use of these frugal art supplies?" Visit this link >>

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Bob Duggan: "When most people think of Impressionism, they may think of flowers, haystacks, water lilies, dancers, and even nude bathers, but rarely of haute couture caught on canvas. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Bob Duggan discusses the "Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Rita Squier: "Have you ever tried working vertical while creating a watercolor painting? " Visit this link >>

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Tonia Davenport: "I think the Academy Awards is a funny thing. To be really honest, I think it's nuts." Visit this link >>

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Robert Genn: "The IKEA effect is a cognitive bias where time and effort enhance affection for the work." Visit this link >>

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Kenneth Ferguson: "I paint what I like and try to sell it instead of painting what sells and trying to like it." Visit this link >>

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Luann Udell: "If you do get advice that makes your heart leap, then make a REAL EFFORT." Visit this link >>

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ABI: "Display your art or fine craft at different levels in your booth for a smart and effective presentation." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Arts Business Institute shares some photos of some creative artists' booth displays.

Delilah Smith: "Success is much more attracted to people who love what they do." Visit this link >>

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Robert Genn: "When you think about the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Artists, you might conclude we're a tribe of our own, and a mighty wide-ranging one at that." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Robert Genn shares some beautiful thoughts on the worldwide tribe of artists.

James Gurney: "Using colored flashlights, science presenter Steve Mould explains why the color magenta doesn't appear in the rainbow." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: James Gurney shares an interesting video on how our eyes see colors.

Michael Chesley Johnson: "Because the sun is always in motion, the quality of sunlight varies constantly, and there are times when the quality of this light is better for painting than others. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson discusses the best times of the day to paint outdoors.

Agnese Aljena: "To reach your target you have to know their habits, friends, lifestyle, what they love and what they talk about. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Agnese Aljena discusses the marketing side of art and finding your target audience.

Barney Davey: "Art Marketing Is a Learned Skill" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Barney Davey discusses the benefits of having a Virtual Assistant to help with your art marketing.

Heidi Harner: "With this simple formula, you can mix all the colors under the sun." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Heidi Harner shares how to set up a simple palette to produce a myriad of colors.

Seth Godin: "Wouldn't it be great to be gifted?" Visit this link >>

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Ken Powers: "Some write with tales of disappointment while others simply wonder how to proceed when the print sales never occur." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Ken Powers shares helpful information for artists wanting to sell prints of their work.

Agnese Aljena: "All of us are looking for creative freedom. And meantime we all need money." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Agnese Aljena explains how artists can handle both the creative and business side of their careers.

Agnese Aljena: "A business card is like summary of your brand, personality, professional and artistic abilities." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Agnese Aljena has some great tips on creating professional business cards for artists.

Jack White: "The four most harmful addictions are hard drugs, tobacco, alcohol and a monthly salary. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jack White discusses the realities of leaving your day job to become a full time artist.

Cate Prato: "Experiment with different inks and paints to see what kinds of effects you can get." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Cate Prato shares some gelatin monoprint techniques.

Jane Willson: "It takes courage to reveal yourself; show your ideas and work to the world." Visit this link >>

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Sue Favinger Smith: "Artists who begin at a later age often feel disadvantaged: they've lost too much time and need to catch up." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Sue Favinger Smith discusses how artists can overcome the feeling of urgency and focus on creating.

Jeane George Weigel: "What you may not know is that coming back to painting took a tremendous commitment and no small amount of effort." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jeane George Weigel shares some thoughts on her life as an artist.

ABI: "Do you have a Facebook page for your art business? Here are some ways to promote your art and share with fans." Visit this link >>

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Alex Mathers: "The aim here is to reveal some of the things that turn away people from the art that you create, so that you can start with greater clarity to really make the most of what you can offer the world." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Alex Mathers discusses reasons why others may not like your art and how you can change that.

Cate Prato: "Everyone seems to be painting, learning about painting, or has painting on their creative agenda." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Cate Prato shares information on mixed media painting supplies.

ABI: "Twitter is one of the most popular ways to connect, and it's easy to get started." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Art Business Institute shares some tips to help artists get started on Twitter.

Brad Teare: "Accurate branding, or projecting a clear,�authentic message, is at the heart of that process." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Brad Teare shares some information about Eric Rhoads' Art Marketing Bootcamp.

Jason Horejs: "Have the right words made a difference in your sales?" Visit this link >>

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Maria Brophy: "Leap, and the net will appear." Visit this link >>

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Barney Davey: "Is Your Art Career Where You Want It?" Visit this link >>

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Bob Duggan: "Painting and Photography: 1839-1914 outlines how what started as competition soon became an alliance of vision that changed the way we see forever." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Bob Duggan discusses the book "Painting and Photography: 1839-1914" by Dominique de Font-Reaulx.

Robert Genn: "Authenticity in painting often means specificity." Visit this link >>

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Bridgette Mongeon: "Left and right artists are making waves about what Google is trying to do." Visit this link >>

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Jenika: "Far stranger things are called "art" than a beautiful photographic masterwork." Visit this link >>

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Carol Hendricks: " I have only listed a small fraction of art exhibits across the United States but there are some interesting shows coming up with art as varied as the Dutch Masters, Magritte and Picasso. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Carol Hendricks shares info on some upcoming art exhibits for this year.

Mark Edward Adams: "I believe that when work is not well received it is 100% my fault." Visit this link >>

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Carolyn Henderson: "Maybe the best place to start is with a person who means a tremendous amount to us -- a parent, spouse, friend, child. Would we use whatever marketing technique we are considering on them?" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Carolyn Henderson discusses deception when it comes to marketing art.

Karen Cooper: "The bottom line is, for the viewer of art, art is all about opinion." Visit this link >>

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Michael Chesley Johnson: "Art fairs, especially the juried kind, are a good venue for artists." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson shares information on some Arizona art fairs.

Keith Bond: "Art is a powerful language of visual communication." Visit this link >>

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Carol Hendricks: "Rosalba was a portrait artist who worked in the relatively new medium of oil pastels." Visit this link >>

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Adam Thurman: "So if every industry has challenges, why not embrace a world you are actually interested in?" Visit this link >>

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Mary Michael Shelley: "This is a particular problem with commissions, how to winnow the idea down to something that will work for me and my customer." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mary Michael Shelley explains her approach to a commissioned wood carving.

ABI: "The more stress you have about needing to be creative, the more blocked you may feel. Break the cycle and get back your creative juice." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: The Arts Business Institute shares some tips for breaking out of a creative block.

Brad Teare: "Like painters have done for centuries I add chalk to my paint to give it body." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Brad Teare shares some info for artists who like to add chalk to their oil or acrylic paints.

Michael Chesley Johnson: "I like to attack the learning process the same way I do a lunch buffet - in an organized manner." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson explains an effective approach to learning the creative process.

Jason Horejs: "As always, it bears mention that our surveys are intended to be an informal check of the pulse of the art market for artists." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Jason Horejs shares an overview of the results of the Xanadu Gallery's 2013 State of the Art survey.

Robert Genn: "Are skill, technique, and connoisseurship truly on the endangered list?" Visit this link >>

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Terry Miura: "It is surprising just how much "color" you can tease out from this very limited palette." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Terry Miura demonstrates how to transition from black and white to color figure paintings.

Barney Davey: "If you take as much care in selling your work as you do in making it, your art career will flourish." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Barney Davey explains how artists can take the lead and help close the deal on their art sales.

James Gurney: "Variety is the spice of life, and good drawing is a product of contrast." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: James Gurney discusses the use on convex lines in figure drawing.

Diane Salter: "I get bored easily, and that's why I like to switch up things all the time." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Diane Salter shares her assemblages made of objects found at home.

Lori McNee: "An RSS feed on an art website can increase the following and the coverage for the site owner." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Lori McNee explains why it's important to have an RSS feed on your art website.

Robert Genn: "Fact is, the quality of the work often depends on what dealers, galleries and curators see as the total package." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Robert Genn explains how quality work is an important part of an artist's success.

Jack White: "The single most powerful reason artists fail is FEAR of rejection." Visit this link >>

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Bob Duggan: "Hirst's kitschy spot paintings stood naked for what they were-unashamedly naked appeals for art prices based solely on name recognition, with not creative capital to back it up." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Bob Duggan shares an interesting discussion on Damien Hirst and his impact on the art world.

Robert Genn: "Fact is, many artists leave an appalling mess--a disservice both to their art and their family." Visit this link >>

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Cate Prato: "Once gesso dries, you can apply paints or inks over the textured gesso surface and all your lovely textures and marks will appear in glorious relief. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Cate Prato discusses art techniques using gesso as a medium.

Michael Chesley Johnson: "If you're concerned about painting outdoors alone, you should consider joining a group for plein air painting or form one. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson discusses the benefits of painting outdoors with a group.

James Gurney: "A masterpiece, it turns out, does not issue from fixed mathematical rules." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: James Gurney concludes his series on the use of the golden ratio in art.

Mark Edward Adams: "The most common trap I have observed is what I like to call "The Dream World Trap"." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mark Edward Adams encourages artists to face the realities of the art world.

Barney Davey: "E-mail marketing is the most affordable and easy way to communicate directly with your prospects, partners, fans and collectors." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Barney Davey explains why it's important to use email marketing for your art business.

James Gurney: "Regardless of what system one prefers, it's good to keep in mind that real humans don't fit any rule, thank goodness. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Part 4 of James Gurney's series discusses the use on the golden ratio in portraying the human body.

Mikki Senkarik: "Many of you have asked about the photo setup we use to take high quality digital images of our paintings for reproduction and use on the internet." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Mikki Senkarik shares some helpful information on how to photograph paintings.

Karen Weihs: "I am still unfolding as a artist. Everyday is something new to learn. Everyday grows change. " Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Karen Weihs shares some valuable words of wisdom from columnist, Regina Brett.

Michael Chesley Johnson: "You are better off doing a quick color sketch to get the color notes, a value sketch to get a handle on values, and then take photos for all the details." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Michael Chesley Johnson explains how to approach a complex subject matter.

James Gurney: "The story gets more complex in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as artists begin to consciously adopt it in their work, and so it gets harder to separate fact from fiction." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: James Gurney shares his third article discussing the use of the golden ratio in art.

ABI: "Your website is headquarters for your business online, and it is frequently referred to by customers and potential gallery buyers." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Arts Business Institute shares some great business trends artists can use.

Frank Ordaz: "Let me repeat. Your attitude as an artist will affect your income." Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Frank Ordaz shares some wise advice concerning artists and attitudes.

James Gurney: "Was the golden mean a special, divine, or magical principle to Leonardo?" Visit this link >>

Gayle Faucette Wisbon: Part 2 of James Gurney's discussions of the use of the golden ratio in art.

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