Passersby and Painting Outdoors How to Deal With Spectators People are generally intrigued when seeing an artist at work, they are somewhat inquisitive, more likely to...
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Why the best canvas is not the most expensive one? The most expensive canvas may not be your best option. Why? How to chose the best canvas for painting? The purpose...
Learn painting by copying: do’s and don’ts WHY IS IT OKAY TO LEARN PAINTING BY COPYING PAINTINGS OF OTHER ARTISTS? “Nobody is born with a style or a voice....
Why Should We Have a Written Art Commission Contract? A Custom Art Commission Contract ultimately ensures that the contract protects both the Client and the Artist. HERE’S WHY YOU AS AN ARTIST ARE...
How to understand contemporary art in 5 easy steps What is contemporary art? Most of us regular people cannot readily define contemporary art. In short, the term “contemporary art” refers to...
Commission painting from a photo: how to get a pet portrait you really want? Why we commission portraits and art at all? Throughout history, it has been common for rulers and governments to commission public art...
How to choose the right size painting for your room? As soon as you decided to buy a painting, next question is: “Will it fit? Is it the right size for that...