Congratulations! The art market in China apparently is doing splendidly for the artists, particularly for American artists. You should do well, Peggy, besides having the honor of being an internationally recognized artist!
mym
I have a question: How to I connect My Newsletter (used a template from word 2007) to my website? I'm new to this, but on a learning curve. I would appreciate any input. Thanks JerryLynne
Ah, yes, the mother's dilemma.....where to paint. My preference is oils, so in the house was nixed a LONG time ago (and rightly so....no windows open properly in this small, older home and the largest room has no windows which open! Finally, when my son was in kindergarten, I became addicted to plein air painting. A serious condition which can only be managed by painting fairly regularly to keep from slipping into withdrawal. SO, my studio is my trunk and the great outdoors. As long as I keep my fingers in the painting pie, I am a happy camper!
Oops! I should of read what this was about.
Was blogging on FASO,and somehow I got to Brushbuzz and thought it was part of the blog.
I would like to ask question, dumb or not, everyone says.... Blog, Blog, Blog. How do people find it.
Do people just go on the web and look for Blogs? How are they going to find me? Is it only other artist? How would buyers,collectors find me?
I love the computer age, but I don't understand alot.
I am so new to tweeting that I am looking for everything I can find about the way to get around and communicate. I communicate through my paintings so this tweeting is a real challenge. I hope you can help me along.
Kathy, copyright lasts for 75 years after the artist's death, but the family can renew the copyright. I think that if you pick part of the painting, it can be considered a derivative work, and therefore - a new work. But I think your idea to put "After Van Gogh" in the title is a good one.
Yes, I want to change the world - only if it needs to be blessed a bit. I found life here puzzling and dynamic, wonderful and a swift journey. I f I can contribute even a dot of goodness through my art, then I am pleased. If I can soothe a mind or upstart a heavy heart, then I am thrilled. If I can enhance a life or encourage a wandering by my byline or creativity, then I can say, Amen. Linda Wilson
Oh, this web site is so very helpful, dynamic. Thanks
Hi mjslatt, it is a place to let people know about artists' blogs...assuming the content is of use to other artists, ie - a demostration, an essay about art, something of that nature. What we DON'T want is artists simply submitting blog posts that are really nothing but images of their latest painting. We are considering a different site for that.
Thanks for the comment. It's a touchy subject, isn't it? I suppose those that have worked hard for their art education flinch on the word talent because they want their education to have value and I understand that. Those of us that didn't get the education in art may have to explore the subject deeper. To be honest I depend on the talent wherever it comes from to keep me working hard at doing better art. It shouldn't be rebuked. It is meant to be a compliment and should be taken that way.
I really enjoyed this article. I have been chastised for telling an artist they were talented. They insisted that their work was soley the result of learned skills and practice. I have always believed there was a talent given to us by a higher power. What we choose to do with it defines the talent, perhaps. Thanks for writing such an insightful look into this topic.
Want to create email buzz for your art? The best approach is to generate something that would compel people to forward it on to their friends. You don't need a sizable mailing list for that, just really good content! Have you ever received an email containing images and information that you *just had* to forward on to your friends? That's the sort of reaction you're shooting for.
Do not use the mailing list the gallery sent by mistake, that's not kosher and would be spamming those people who did not consent to receive email from you.
Thumbnail URL is the web address of a thumbnail image that can be submitted with each article.
Definitely an often-neglected but highly important issue. I remember someone who had worked in galleries and museums once told me that I should frame everything with white mats and clean simple black frames, that that is what people expect and want. While I appreciated her insight, I am really glad I chose not to listen. At that point I had been working in a frame shop long enough to know better. People would come in to the frame shop by the score with their purchased framed prints andoriginals, wanting a re-frame. They wanted interest, and colour, and anything that would lend itself well to the overall presentation. Unless it was graphite work or B&W photography, the last thing people wanted to see on their newest acquisition was boring black and white.
Framing and matting (if it calls for matting) are every bit as important as the artwork itself. Pay close attention to the materials you use, think preservation and archival, don't go cheap. What can be worse then opening up a framing to put on a new mat, and discover that the cheap mat has bled acid and discoloured your limited print or original art on paper? I could tell you some real horror stories about things I have found inside such pieces, when asked to update its look.
if you can learn to frame yourself, then you know exactly what's going into it. you can control the quality. When you get good enough, you can create framings that are as unique, original, and identifiable as your artwork. It will make your work stand apart from the crowd that much more. There are so many options in framing these days, you can really have some fun with it!
The problem I have with ads in magazines is that an artist needs to have a constant presence - like 7 issues before anyone takes note of the art. That's what I've heard, but I'm not entirely sure it's true.
I've done ads, and nothing ever came of them except other artists noticing. But I know a few artists who do ads consistently over time and it literally gave them a national presence. So, it depends on how good your art is and how much you can invest.
Congratulations! The art market in China apparently is doing splendidly for the artists, particularly for American artists. You should do well, Peggy, besides having the honor of being an internationally recognized artist!
mym
Sharing my thoughts for Thanksgiving.
Thank you. Short and to the point. Well said.
Clint at FASO is always available and his people are friendly. I have had a site there for several yearsand they have been really accomodating.
I have a question: How to I connect My Newsletter (used a template from word 2007) to my website? I'm new to this, but on a learning curve. I would appreciate any input. Thanks JerryLynne
Ah, yes, the mother's dilemma.....where to paint. My preference is oils, so in the house was nixed a LONG time ago (and rightly so....no windows open properly in this small, older home and the largest room has no windows which open! Finally, when my son was in kindergarten, I became addicted to plein air painting. A serious condition which can only be managed by painting fairly regularly to keep from slipping into withdrawal. SO, my studio is my trunk and the great outdoors. As long as I keep my fingers in the painting pie, I am a happy camper!
Oops! I should of read what this was about.
Was blogging on FASO,and somehow I got to Brushbuzz and thought it was part of the blog.
I would like to ask question, dumb or not, everyone says.... Blog, Blog, Blog. How do people find it.
Do people just go on the web and look for Blogs? How are they going to find me? Is it only other artist? How would buyers,collectors find me?
I love the computer age, but I don't understand alot.
I am so new to tweeting that I am looking for everything I can find about the way to get around and communicate. I communicate through my paintings so this tweeting is a real challenge. I hope you can help me along.
Thought I'd post this here. The comments are encouraging.
so, if you take a masters works and remove this or add that, and give them credit for the original..its okay to paint their works?
Barb
Kathy, copyright lasts for 75 years after the artist's death, but the family can renew the copyright. I think that if you pick part of the painting, it can be considered a derivative work, and therefore - a new work. But I think your idea to put "After Van Gogh" in the title is a good one.
It is nice to talk to other artist. Been painting for years and love to learn more.
Yes, I want to change the world - only if it needs to be blessed a bit. I found life here puzzling and dynamic, wonderful and a swift journey. I f I can contribute even a dot of goodness through my art, then I am pleased. If I can soothe a mind or upstart a heavy heart, then I am thrilled. If I can enhance a life or encourage a wandering by my byline or creativity, then I can say, Amen. Linda Wilson
Oh, this web site is so very helpful, dynamic. Thanks
Hi mjslatt, it is a place to let people know about artists' blogs...assuming the content is of use to other artists, ie - a demostration, an essay about art, something of that nature. What we DON'T want is artists simply submitting blog posts that are really nothing but images of their latest painting. We are considering a different site for that.
In short, this site is for discussion.
Thank You.
Why is this link (Share on BrushBuzz, the art community!) shown at the bottom of FASO blogs, if not to let people know about an artists' blog?
This sounds like a really good place for an artist to hang out!!
Excellent article and excellent comments as well.
Helpful and information packed article. Now I have a list of things to do when I'm around art collectors who might buy my work.
Thanks for the comment. It's a touchy subject, isn't it? I suppose those that have worked hard for their art education flinch on the word talent because they want their education to have value and I understand that. Those of us that didn't get the education in art may have to explore the subject deeper. To be honest I depend on the talent wherever it comes from to keep me working hard at doing better art. It shouldn't be rebuked. It is meant to be a compliment and should be taken that way.
I really enjoyed this article. I have been chastised for telling an artist they were talented. They insisted that their work was soley the result of learned skills and practice. I have always believed there was a talent given to us by a higher power. What we choose to do with it defines the talent, perhaps. Thanks for writing such an insightful look into this topic.
Want to create email buzz for your art? The best approach is to generate something that would compel people to forward it on to their friends. You don't need a sizable mailing list for that, just really good content! Have you ever received an email containing images and information that you *just had* to forward on to your friends? That's the sort of reaction you're shooting for.
Do not use the mailing list the gallery sent by mistake, that's not kosher and would be spamming those people who did not consent to receive email from you.
Thumbnail URL is the web address of a thumbnail image that can be submitted with each article.
Definitely an often-neglected but highly important issue. I remember someone who had worked in galleries and museums once told me that I should frame everything with white mats and clean simple black frames, that that is what people expect and want. While I appreciated her insight, I am really glad I chose not to listen. At that point I had been working in a frame shop long enough to know better. People would come in to the frame shop by the score with their purchased framed prints andoriginals, wanting a re-frame. They wanted interest, and colour, and anything that would lend itself well to the overall presentation. Unless it was graphite work or B&W photography, the last thing people wanted to see on their newest acquisition was boring black and white.
Framing and matting (if it calls for matting) are every bit as important as the artwork itself. Pay close attention to the materials you use, think preservation and archival, don't go cheap. What can be worse then opening up a framing to put on a new mat, and discover that the cheap mat has bled acid and discoloured your limited print or original art on paper? I could tell you some real horror stories about things I have found inside such pieces, when asked to update its look.
if you can learn to frame yourself, then you know exactly what's going into it. you can control the quality. When you get good enough, you can create framings that are as unique, original, and identifiable as your artwork. It will make your work stand apart from the crowd that much more. There are so many options in framing these days, you can really have some fun with it!
The problem I have with ads in magazines is that an artist needs to have a constant presence - like 7 issues before anyone takes note of the art. That's what I've heard, but I'm not entirely sure it's true.
I've done ads, and nothing ever came of them except other artists noticing. But I know a few artists who do ads consistently over time and it literally gave them a national presence. So, it depends on how good your art is and how much you can invest.
I don't get the points system and the karma rating. There is no explaination anywhere that I can find.