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"Plein-air painting is somewhat of a spiritual experience for me. Although challenging at times, the end result evokes within me a sense of elation, nostalgia and harmony". [...]

'Floating Winds' by Carol McIntyre was selected as a Finalist - Outstanding Abstract in the January FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Our esteemed judge, Brian Blood, has completed the judging of the January 2010 FineArtViews painting competition. [...]

Many artists neglect to take all their expenses into consideration when pricing their artwork, and therefore, falsely believe that they're making a profit, when in truth, they have not begun to cover the cost associated with running the business. [...]

January 2010 FineArtViews Contest Winners Announced! [...]

'Reach' by Linda Smith was selected as a Finalist - Outstanding Pastel in the January FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Each person you know and meet has a "lifetime value" in terms of your career that is most certainly not immediately apparent. However, just as $1 in the bank will grow enormously over time through the "miracle" of compound interest, so will the benefits you receive from people *if* you treat each person with respect, honestly and with an attitude of how you can mutually help each other (not just what you can "get" from the other person) [...]

Are you getting the right people to join your mailing list and read your articles? Do you want collectors joining your list? I am sure the answer is yes. Do you want other artists joining your list? I am sure the answer is also yes. Do you want dealers? Probably yes. Others? Sure, why not? But which ones are most important to you? If you want to sell your work, then the collector must be the most important group. [...]

'Jake' by Lynn Powers was selected as a Finalist - Outstanding Watercolor in the January FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Art Links for Artists Who Want to Change the World [...]

Selected Upcoming Exhibits by Informed Collector Artists [...]

You have no control over how other people will link to you, but you can do much to optimize the pages on your site by using good key word anchor text and deep linking back to yourself. [...]

The thing is, that first painting taught you something. And the next painting taught you something else. And one-by-one, each painting taught you a little bit. You invested your time and money and purchased yourself an art "education" painting-by-painting, stroke-by-stroke. And today you're a much more accomplished artist because of that...Here's the lesson: Art marketing is the same way. [...]

'Baroque Fountain' the Alhambra by Dorothy Boyer was selected as a Finalist for Outstanding Watercolor in the January FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

The value of art has more to do with how collectors regard the worth of the piece, and in order for an artist get "the big bucks", that artist's work must be sought out by collectors who have the means and desire to pay for it. [...]

In recent years she has truly found her voice and has developed the ability to see and translate the colors of the natural world to canvas with sensitivity that few possess. [...]

'Persimmons' by Mark Farina was awarded 3rd Place in the January FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

'Outlet' by Marc Hanson was selected as a Finalist in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

I promise that I will always be willing to take a stand and discuss serious matters and will not shy away from "controversial" topics and become some sort of bland, corporate blog. That means, from time to time, that people will disagree with me -- that's OK. [...]

You have a gift that is unique to only yourself. No one else in the world can create the artwork you create. No one else in the world can say what you have to say in the way you say it. Only you can create your art. [...]

'Wrapped In Roses' by Ardith Starostka was selected as a Finalist in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Art Links for Artists Who Want to Change the World [...]

If you're wondering why you haven't seen new FineArtViews articles in a while, it's because they've moved....over to where they really should have been. New FineArtViews Articles are now posted at: http://fineartviews.com/blog If you are an RSS subscriber the fineartviews articles will now be published at: http://data.fineartstudioonline.com/rssfeed.asp?id=13722 In the next few weeks, we'll also be moving the Informed Collector Posts to a new location and this blog will revert to what it was originally - ideas and musings about art, technology and other stuff by me - Clint Watson.  I just felt since FineArtViews and InformedCollector have grown into "brands" in their own right, with many [...]

Selected Upcoming Exhibits by Informed Collector Artists [...]

When your readers learn something new or find something of value to them, they will most likely become return visitors and potential customers. [...]

'Safety' by Robert Coombs was selected as a Finalist in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Art fairs can cost a pretty penny, but in the current economic climate when I choose to put money out of pocket I am focusing on gambling my bucks on a larger venue of exposure [...]

Growing up at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Stacey developed a love for the outdoors that influences her artwork today. [...]

'Fiddler in Grey Sweater' by Trent Gudmundsen was selected as a Finalist in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Yes, you need to attract your unique audience, your Collector Clan. But you don't do it by coming up with a catchy slogan and then trying to find those people that "match" your slogan. You do it by honing your own unique style, sharing your art and letting (and helping) those people find you...So if you're wracking your brain for a tagline, or being told you need to spend time or money on doing that, then relax and get back to what being an artist is all about. I give you permission to go to your easel and develop your wordless USP [...]

'Bubbles' by Peggy Guichu was selected as a Finalist for Outstanding Abstract in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Suppose you find a project that you are interested in. What do you do now? First you must determine if you are really qualified. Is your art at the quality it needs to be for such a project? If not, get better. If yes, then great! [...]

'DANCER IN RED' by Bill James was selected as a Finalist for Outstanding Pastel in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

Art Links for Artists Who Want to Change the World [...]

Selected Upcoming Exhibits by Informed Collector Artists [...]

Classical artists, living in a world that relies on modern technology, must find a way to keep up. [...]

'Day Dreaming' by Jennifer Vranes was selected as a Finalist for Outstanding Acrylic in the December FineArtViews Painting Competition. [...]

This post is by guest author, Marsha Robinett.  This article has been edited and published with the author's permission. You should submit an article and share your views as a guest author by clicking here. I know some of you are aware of how links work on the internet. Yet, for others, it's just a complete mystery. If you are in the latter group, don't feel bad because we are going to change that here and now. For most artists, the word 'links' refers to the Links Category on their navigation bar. Trust me, there is much more to this little word than what appears on the surface. [...]