Being Seen: Networking for Artists
In short: Everywhere! You should think of striking up conversations wherever you are and whoever is in front of you. (Yeah, I’m one of...
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Utilizing the Off Season – RedDotBlog
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I recently received a suggestion for a blog post from the cryptically named “GL”: I’d love to see a post about strategies you utilize...
Interacting with my Privately-Trained Chatbot
A few days ago, I asked you to pose some questions to the Virtual James Gurney, a chatbot that we trained on all my...
If it’s Easy, Should it Cost Less?
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Here is a concept I struggle with all the time. I bet many of you do too. The value of our art...
2000 separate sculptures woven together with air
‘Murun’, a Wiradjuri word meaning breath or life, and the English word ‘murmur’, meaning a low recurring sound or soft voices, are terms born...
Want to watch the Portrait Artist of the Year 2023 being filmed?
As per usual the Heats of Portrait Artist of the Year are being filmed at the Battersea Arts Centre in April 2023. The Series...
How to Make Money As an Artist
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For many artists, creating work to sell is only one part of an art career. In fact, the most successful artists have tapped into...
Insurance Basics for Artists | Artsy Shark
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by Carolyn Edlund Are you aware of the types of insurance your art business needs to protect against loss and liability? The...
Interview with Perdita Sinclair: Grasping the ‘Atmosphere’
“To make a piece of art I have to strongly imagine the atmosphere of the piece before and during its creation. I also need...
Mastering Colour Mixing: Training Your Eyes and Brain for Perfect Hues
As a botanical artist I have taught myself how to mix with primary watercolours to get the best effect for painting. It can be...
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The History of Photography