Monthly Archives: December 2016

What’s the perennial question that a good half of all artists face? It’s not a lack of inspiration, or the money to sustain oneself. From our survey, It seems that its simply – How do I get noticed? We realised that a good third of artists (convenient sample group of 50 Asian artists) were not […]

How interesting it is that being a graphic designer you can give a visual aspect to your imagination. For being a good designer, artists need to have good knowledge of visual arts, text font and types, colors, objects, theme of the design, etc. And when the technology is doing well for all, why graphic designers […]

Abstract art has been dated back to the early 1900’s. The very first abstract art ever created was by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This fine piece of art was titled, Cubism. It is said that abstract art is the mind of an artist and his outlook on the world around him. Many different artist […]

1. It’s yours and no one else’s One of the best things about having a home art studio is that it’s your own space. If you’re living with other people, it’s important to establish that it’s your working space. Whether you live with others or by yourself, a home art studio is a place where […]

                “There is Motive” 36×48 acrylic, ink, salt, canvas By Deb Haugen “The Organic Artist” or·gan·ic  (ôr-g?n’?k) adj. Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms: organic matter. Simple, healthful, and close to nature: an organic lifestyle Resembling a living organism in organization or development; interconnected: society as an organic whole. Constituting an integral part of […]

All human creations can be divided broadly into three categories i.e. science, religion and arts. Initially, art referred to any human skill or mastery. However during the romantic period, art was separated from the other two main branches of human creation i.e. science and religion. Arts, science and religion are now considered as different specializations […]

The controversy over digital art remains as a contention between traditional artists and digital artists web-wide. When speaking of digital art, I refer to art which is painted stroke by stroke in a program such as Artrage or Corel Painter, and not a cloning program which I don’t consider original art. There is a massive […]

Wines are like people; some of us need a lot of love – an advocate that brings out our best in us,” says Richard de los Reyes owner winemaker for Row Eleven Wines and the Riddler. “That is what wine blending is all about-bringing out the best in individual wines.” For years I thought of […]

I’ve been designing framed and matted art for almost 10 years and have I got some great tips for you! First of all, don’t feel bad if you think you don’t have the “eye” for design. Framing and matting art is definitely a learned skill, combined with a bit of flare. I’ve had the luxury […]

As an Artist you know there is no greater thrill than seeing your artwork on someone’s wall; knowing that they love it, that you have brought joy into their world. Whether you’re a part time hobby artist, a full time professional or somewhere in between there is always opportunity to sell your work. You may […]