Friday, July 11, 2025

Post 587: Tech Series 3: How to Be Pinteresting

Tech Series 3: Pinterest is Interesting

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) Artistry Spin Blog will explore the use of technology and its impact on the world of art. There are so many tools and resources that can benefit the artists to not only create artwork, but to inspire them, to share their work with the world and to potentially sell their artwork. We'll review and offer suggestions on some of the top trending tech on the web, popular for artists, and those wanting to find out more about art, and perhaps, discover YOUR art.

Social Media and Pinterest

Social Media is a pain. Social Media takes time out of your day. Social Media can be a glorious way to be discovered by people that never knew you are an artist, anywhere in the country - unto the world and galaxies beyond. So, social media can be seen as a necessary evil, but I've covered that in other PWAS Artistry Spin blog posts. Choose your pain and stay in your lane whether it be Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter / X, TikTok, or Pinterest (or other route).

For this blog post, the next online platform for artists that we will look at is Pinterest in this tech series. Be sure and see the first two as well. 

View of PWAS on Pinterest with Organized Saved Pins 
 
Pinterest for Dummies / the 101 on Pinterest Marketing Crash Course 
Pinterest is quiet like a library, while Instagram is loud like a bar
 
How to Use Pinterest! (Complete Beginners Guide)  

What is the difference between Instagram and Pinterest? Yes, both are visual platforms.  

"Instagram is primarily a social networking site for sharing photos and videos, focusing on real-time updates and connecting with a community. Pinterest, on the other hand, functions more like a visual discovery engine and search engine for inspiration, with users curating content for later use and potentially discovering new ideas from others' boards." - AI Overview 

Pinterest is a good place to find out about art, artists, and all things interesting about art and art ideas - besides all those scrumptious looking recipes.. Discover art because Pinterest is basically a search engine that can be used to find art – potentially YOUR art, via photos (mainly) rather than by video or reel as on Instagram. 

When you follow someone’s profile or a board on Pinterest, the pins they create will begin appearing on your home feed – and vice versa when they follow you. It’s a good thing to be followed, but a better thing is to have the traffic Pinterest sends. Having quality optimized content in your consistently posted pins gets you in a position to be searched on and found.

You can create a personal account or a business account which is good to know before you begin as your art can be a business account. 

"Pins" are the bookmarks that save the ideas, tips, images, products, and videos of interest to you and that you share with others.

Create a Board - sort of like pinning a note on your bulletin board, you can position and categorize the pins you collect in a very organized way. Check out the PWAS Pinterest page here. Hey, while you are there, give a follow!

As an artist (potentially trying to sell art), you may want a few of these sample categories, thinking ahead on the pins you may want to collect and add to your board and for your potential followers that may want to save and share as well:

  • Acrylic Paintings
  • Art Shows 
  • Watercolor Paintings 
  • Art Business
  • Oil Paintings
  • Art Supplies 
  • Prince William Art Society 

You get the idea. You can create up to 2,000 boards. AND you can follow up to 50,000 users. 

All About Pinterest 

 
Why Creators Should Prioritize Pinterest in 2025 4 Reasons 
View of PWAS on Pinterest with Organized Saved Pins  

How Loud Does Your Pin Scream?

A pin must scream loudly over the zillions of other pins so that users Stop and Scroll. Followed by them clicking on the link you provided to learn more – which could lead directly to your website, your art for sale, anything you want them to learn about you. We want your Pins to be shouting, "Check ME out!".

1.      1. Create a Pinterest account, individual and/or business with your artist Name

a.    Profile Details Name is 30 characters

b.    Bio is 160 characters

2.      2. Get the app for your phone, as that is the main way that most people view Pinterest.

3.      3. Plan your Pin, Pin schedule – daily (and time of day), weekly, monthly and how to make your "Pinteresting".

a.    Target Audience - who are the people most interested in your art?

                                          i.    Remember most users are on mobile

b.    There's a Problem - popular Pins identify an issue

c.     Solve the Problem - popular Pins solve an issue

d.    Benefits to the viewer - popular Pins identify the "What's in it for me?"

e.    Easy to Use Graphic Design Tools like Canva

4.       4. Create a Pin, Pin Basics

a.    Pin Image – quality image

                                          i.    4 Types - Image Pin, Video Pin, Rich Pin, Product Pin

                                         ii.    Be Tall and Vertical 

                                        iii.    Add a text overlay

                                       iv.    Your branded Pins for your business – consistency in visuals so that your pins might be easily recognized as belonging to you. You can do that via consistency in:

1.    Color Palette

2.    Background

3.    White Space on Edges

4.    Add your URL on the overlay

5.    Margins 1/4 to 1/2 inch 

6.    Use easy to read fonts – only a couple of changes in font types, set with a hierarchy in the elements and alignments. No need to get so fancy that a viewer can’t read it.

b.    Pin Title – 100 characters, a clear Keyword rich headline

c.    Pin Description - optimal length of characters is 100-150 is where the main focus is but you are allowed up to 500. Ensure the beginning of the description has main keywords.

                                          i.    Pin File Size - 1000x1500 pixels with an aspect ratio of 2:3 width to height

                                         ii.    CTA – include a call to action in every pin

                                        iii.    Include relevant hashtags # (they are a part of the 500 character count)

d.    Pin Link – where do you want the viewer to go to learn more? *THIS is important!

e.    Pinterest Board – organize your own boards to reflect your art areas of interest.

                                          i.    Board Name is 50 characters

                                         ii.    Board Description is 500 characters

f.      Pin Tags – select the appropriate tags. For an artwork, look up the subject of the art piece. Here are a few of the "Art Topic" ones I've found:

  • Posters, Prints, & Visual Artwork
  • Wall Galleries
  • Virginia
  • Contemporary Artist
  • Watercolor Artist
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Mixed Media Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • Wall Hanging
  • Wall Painting
  • Wall Art

g.    Select Product – if needed

h.    Publish OR schedule it to post later  

                           i.    Set a day aside for monthly social media scheduling to save time for yourself - so you don't have to necessarily live pin every day.

5.      5. Create Templates of your branded art business pin styles – about 5-6 different types to repurpose, repost, repin – to help you save time and effort.

6.      6. Research the Tools to use to make Pin Making easier. You know....work smarter not harder.

a.    Canva

b.    You can use many of the suggestions from these 2 PWAS Artistry Spin blog posts to help:

Tech Series 1 Instagram for Artists
Tech Series 2 Are You Reeling on Instagram?
 
Let's answer some common questions about Pinterest. 

How Often Should I Pin?

Now we get into the meat and potatoes. Quality over quantity. Five to eight quality content pins posted daily have the longest lifespan, save rates and engagement according to those that do the stats. You may want to begin with 3-5 daily and watch your analytics to find your best engagement topics, times, and sweet spots.

What Time of Say Should I Pin?

You need to find what works for you but the statisticians that study these things say that Weekday evenings are better than am posts. And Sunday afternoons are better than say a Friday evening or Saturday - folks must be too busy to scroll?

8-11pm for Recipes and DIY projects – try 3-4 pins in peak times to test

2-4pm for those home décor and fashion pins

See How Often Should You Post On Pinterest (Revealed)

How do I get people to follow me?

Patience, Grasshopper. Pin consistently, often, and let people know you are ON Pinterest (friends, family, other followers elsewhere) by including your Pinterest icon on your website, art store, other social sites, posts, comments, email subscribers, sky writing.... 

Can you turn off notifications?

Yes! And you have options.

Can you edit your comment?

Yes! 

What keywords do I use in my content?

Yes! Check out this post - Maximizing Pinterest Keywords: A Guide for Artists

What Should I Pin?

Post Ideas and Suggestions (I’ll be updating these so stay tuned)

  1. Your original content to drive traffic to your own website, blog, Etsy store, online store
  2. Your Studio Tour
  3. Lessons Learned after a project or art show
  4. How you prepare for an art show
  5. How you create a Go Kit for an art Show 
  6. Seasonal Art
  7. Gift guides featuring your art and art merch
  8. Fresh How to guides, instructional, tutorials
  9. Latest Art
  10. Pet Portraits
  11. Art Product Tips
  12. Your art merchandise for every single item you sell
  13. Find what doesn’t belong in my studio
  14. A Day in Your Artist Life
  15. Caption This or Title This Painting
  16. Art Motivation and Quotes
  17. Celebrate Something – a milestone, an anniversary, an art sale, an art award
  18. Behind the Scenes
  19. Before and After – great for artists
  20. Productivity Tips
  21. Nostalgia Pins
  22. Re-pin other people’s pins into your own board of interest to your own target audience
  23. What NOT to do
  24. How to info
  25. Pin Video content too!
  26. Create infographics about anything art
  27. Ooops I spilled the paint
  28. What should I add to this painting?
  29. Drop a Selfie of you doing something
  30. Have your logo in the photo
  31. Create a pin for an art commission you’d like to offer
  32. Create a pin for your art merchandise
  33. Create different overlays for the same blog post and create different pins

And For Further Reading About Pinterest - as you can see, I believe in doing the research. I don't think you need to pay for a class or a "social media expert" when all the info is already - out there. Out there should be an AKA (as known as) the internet.

The Right Way to Use Pinterest

Get More Art Website Visitors Using Pinteret

The Most Popular Pinterest Categories in 2025

30 Days of Content Ideas to Boost Engagement on Pinterest

As I have pointed out in other blog posts on Artistry Spin, when I do research for topics with timely advice and how to information, it makes sense to observe the date an article or post was published so that you have the best info available. Prices change, websites are updated, features are added with upgrades to their functionality, so newer content plain makes sense.

Now, go forth and Pin Me! Let me know if you get going on Pinterest or Instagram so we can follow each other! And follow this blog too. Comment? Add one below. 

BLOG ECHO: Find the reference for a 1970s TV series and post the quote and Series Name in the comments below


Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art. 

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment (below)! ...Remember, comments are monitored so they will not show up immediately.
 
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The 1970s TV series Kung Fu, Master Po says "Patience, Grasshopper"

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Post 586: Tech Series 2 Are You Reeling on Instagram?

Tech Series 2 Are You Reeling on Instagram?

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) Artistry Spin Blog will explore the use of technology and its impact on the world of art. There are so many tools and resources that can benefit the artists to not only create artwork, but to inspire them, to share their work with the world and to potentially sell their artwork. We'll review and offer suggestions on some of the top trending tech on the web, popular for artists, and those wanting to find out more about art, and perhaps, find YOUR art.

Making Reels on Instagram

If you have been on Instagram, you had to have seen a Reel. That's those mini short videos that are a creative way for artists to extend their reach and engagement on the platform - basically as a very short story. Hopefully you'll have a look at this post and the videos, helpful links, etc. to get some ideas on how to get started. 

 
How to Make Instagram Reels Like a PRO!

Create Eye-catching Reels for Instagram 

Why else are we, as artists, on the internet other than to show what we do? We may be looking for calls for art and art shows, and learn more about some art skills - but its ALL about showing what we do. And reels are a good way to do that.

Create an interesting mix of being an artist and the making our art in fun, inspiring, entertaining ways. DO show the "ooops" moments and the big reveal moments.

 
2024 REELS TUTORIAL: Film & Edit Reels on Instagram (For Beginners) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yankZL320o8 

And remember, just because you see another artist have success doing something online does NOT guarantee you will have that same success – period. Success or not is based on a lot of reasons, mainly that you are not them. Your art is different. Your space, your time, your followers, friends, etc etc etc and being on the internet, is not the precisely the same as what they did. You DO observe what others do and learn to make it your own. Get ideas from them but You do You. 

Reel Stat Details

Some of this may be TMI at the moment, I underlined the most import items. 

  • Viewing is meant to be vertically, on full screen, on your mobile phone.
  • Reel Video Time is up to 90 seconds in length
  • Best Aspect Radio is 9:16
  • File Format MP4 or MOV 
  • Max File Size 4GB 
  • Dimensions and Resolution is1080 x 1920 pixels. Minimum resolution is 740 px
  • Compression Size - no matter the phone you are using: "When you share a photo that has a width between 320 and 1080 pixels, we keep that photo at its original resolution as long as the photo's aspect ratio is between 1.91:1 and 4:5 (a height between 566 and 1350 pixels with a width of 1080 pixels). If the aspect ratio of your photo isn't supported, it will be cropped to fit a supported ratio. If you share a photo at a lower resolution, we enlarge it to a width of 320 pixels. If you share a photo at a higher resolution, we size it down to a width of 1080 pixels." - Instagram Help
  • Caption Length is 2.2K characters long
  • Cover Picture Size is 420 x 654 px 
  • Editing Tools
  • Original Audio
  • Captions and Hashtags 
  • Download the Instagram App on your phone 
  • Create an Instagram Account - probably best if its your artist name or YourNameArt. 

Steps to the Making of a Reel

  • Step 1 The Plan - organize what your reel will be doing (be about) and saying about you and your art.
    • Goal - what is this reel's intention, purpose? What do you wish to accomplish?
      • Format - entertain, promote, educational/tutorial, a trend/challenge, before and after, behind the scenes, time lapse, user-generated content, relatable stories, listicles (top 5..., my top 10 favorites...). To begin KISS! (keep it simple silly!)
    • Where your setup will be inside, outside, in studio, art above, below, closeup, to the side, etc.
    • Storyboard how you want the reel to go. It may work nicely to have a record on the steps you took for your reels so you understand and remember any lessons learned.
      • Topic - clips, visuals, transitions
        • Script
        • Content = tell a story with a hook. Encourage engagement, showcase your work in the best possible way and provide value. Show the final artwork, your final artwork in a setting, creation process shots, studio shots, plein air shots, workshop shots, add voting – opinions, a twist on a trend, artwork with props, and do occasionally show yourself - don't be too camera shy.
      • Target Your Audience
  • Step 2 The Equipment Needed - an artist can easily begin with a smartphone and the Instagram app on the phone, then look into add-ons as needed.
    • Camera or iPhone
    • SD Cards (for camera)
    • External Hard Drive 
    • Microphone - the audio is important if you are recording your voice and sounds.
    • Lighting
    • Tripod
    • Computer
  • Step 3 The Setup - get your equipment setup in place in order to create a unique, compelling, and artistic video that people will want to see.
    • Recording Space 
    • Composition and Framing 
    • Rule of Thirds
    • Setup the Equipment 
  • Step 4 The Test - take test shots, observe lighting, shadows, highlights, make adjustments.
    • Checklist for connections
    • Practice - Do a test video 
  • Step 5 Lights, Camera, Action!
    • Record the Reel
    • Add music, adjust the music track
    • Preview it before you post it! 
    • Add your cover image 
    • Add Captions - especially good because the viewer may have their sound off.
    • Add Hashtags
    • Add Tags - tag the brands you use!
    • Call to Action - tell your viewers what you want them to do 
    • Share to Instagram - AND to other social sites you are on.
  • Step 6 Insight with Analytics
    • Keep an eye on your stats
How to Make Reels on Instagram - this is a good walk through
 
 
 How I make quick & aesthetic instagram reels as an artist 🎨 📸 (film, edit and post) + bonus ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw1gdIW1YGs

 
How to Create Viral Instagram Reels for Artists 2025 (I gained 23K Followers From ONE Video!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0efdeyILWUQ

Tools and Resources

The actual tools and resources you use will largely revolve around how you intend to create reels, where you plan on recording, the space you have - and definitely if you are a beginner at this. You'll also consider whether you will be moving around (walking around outside or moving around your studio space) and you'll need to think about stability for your video recording. 

You will need:

You can start with just a smartphone with a good quality camera and the Instagram app. 

For Enhanced Quality 

  • An iPhone Tripod
  • A Ring Light with Phone Holder - Sizes: 8 inch ok, 10-12 inches for selfies and closeups, 14-18 for full body and professional setups. 
    • Power source: USB is good for travel and laptops and AC is good for consistency and longer sessions. 
    • Adjustable settings for brightness, color temperature, and intensity. You may be filming day or night so having options is important. 
    • The height range of the light should be a consideration as well as ease of setup and portability. 
    • Clippable Ring Light if your surface is very stable, or a desk clamp, or a ring light tripod gives you more options potential. And it leaves your hands free.
  • External Microphone or Headphones

Optional Equipment Depends on What You Want Out of Your Reels

  • Gimbal
  • Editing Software
  • Portable Charger/ Power Banks
  • Backdrop and Props 
  • Softbox Lighting Kit, Strip Lights, Umbrella Lights - good lighting is imperative!
  • Teleprompter 
  • Phone or Tablet Stand 
  • FlipStik 
  • Remote control – good for easy adjustments during photo shoots 
  • A USB Hub Expander / Extender
  • Selfie Stick 
 
Instagram Reels Equipment Explained for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzW_FlKOxc 

Depending on what kind of art you do, your creation angle is different. For example, if you work with acrylics or oils, you are probably using an upright easel. If you are working with watercolors or sketching, you are probably painting on a mostly flat surface. So the tools may vary slightly but stability is imperative as you don't want your movements to jiggle the camera.

Apps for Making Reels

There are plenty of apps to help with your presentation, editing, music, etc.(and much more) but some are better than others when you are a beginner. You can try many of these for free or for a period of time. Many have free versions with just the right features that may work perfectly for your needs. 

App / Tool

 

Free Version?

Adobe Express

Social posts, images, flyers, videos, more

Yes

Adobe Premiere Rush App

Best for color grading, multiple tracks, fix colors, add transitions, intuitive interface, cross platform, synced projects, templates, audio editing tools, export options

Yes

Calendy *

Book meetings, scheduling tool

Yes

CapCut App

Easy to use, reels editing app, filters, slow-mo, auto subtitles, sounds, change aspect ratio, font options, background remover, voice changer, noise reduction

Yes

Canva App & Computer

Good for beginners, makes graphics, video tools drag n drop, templates, animations, and sound effects

Yes

Clips App

Record reels with creative filters, user friendly features like captions, emojis, stickers, more

Yes

Compress Photos and Pictures App *

Use this to compress the size of photos and videos which will help save storage space on your phone

$4.99 mo+

Descript

Video editor, AI intuitive editing tools

Yes

Epidemic Sound *

Royalty free music

Free for 30 days, $9.99 mo

FlexClip App

Video editor, tons of templates and features

Yes

FilmoreGo App & Computer

Built-in templates for beginners, great for making reels, Video editor with speed effects, audio pitch control, instant mode, auto reframe

Yes

Filto App

Video editor with many tools, filters, AI effects, music

 Free trial

Funimate App

Reels app that is fun and functional transitions, looping, sharing, 3D space, overlays and backgrounds, video and text effects, keyframe effect, slow motion

Yes

Graphionica App

Create reels and collages, photo processing. Templates, fonts, stickers, textures, post on social media

Yes

InSitu Art Room *

Your art in different rooms, so that people can see what the artwork would look like over the couch, in the bedroom, etc.

$5.99 mo+

InShot Video Editor and Maker App *

Great for beginners, user friendly, large library of animated icons. Cut, split, combine, speed up clips, video effects, stickers, text. Watermark on free version

Yes

Instagram in app editor

User friendly, creates reels, built-in filters, music, speed controls

Yes

JoggAI App

Video generator, avatar generator, podcast video, talking photo, more

Yes, Starter $24 mo

KineMaster App

Video editor lots of features. Layers, chroma key, control audio, learning curve. Magic remover, enhance image quality, more. Does add a watermark unless you upgrade

Yes

LumaFusion App

High quality app for making reels, multi-track editing, export options, titler

No, one time $29.99 fee

Mojo App

Animated templates, text effects. Good for stories and reels

Yes

Mostory App

Editing reels, video collages, templates, post on social media

 

Photoroom AI Photo Editor and Maker *

Background removal, enhance features, retouch

Yes (limited)

Picsart

Standard photo and video editing tools, templates. Extensive music library

Yes

Prequel App

Filters, retro effects, glitter, cartoon styles, retouch, more

 Free trial

Preview App

Scheduling and managing Instagram posts, edit photos, auto post

 Yes

Procreate

Digital creative software for creating illustrations, paintings, animations, more

 

Promeo

Reels app, many templates, AI AutoCut, Color LUTs, Motion Graphics Title, Animated Stickers

Yes

Splice App

Professional transitions. Cool effects for creating reels, voice-overs, music, sync video clips to music, speed ramp, multiple projects, chroma key, auto subtitle

Yes

StoryArt App

Large catalog of templates to create reels, stories and posts

 

Storybeat App

Create stories and reels. Add music, stickers, text, built-in player

 

Submagic App

AI video editor with AI auto captions, subtitles, remove silences, AI filter words, auto zoom, transition editor, more

No, $12 yr+

Unfold App

Create reels and share on social media, templates, stickers, add a signature

Yes (limited)

Videoleap App

Reels app with AI video editor, ready made templates, easy to use, huge library assets

Yes (limited)

Videoshop App

Video editor special effects, captions, select music, record sound, transition effects, playback speed

 

VN Video Editor

Simple but powerful, keyframe animation, control speed, templates, clean

Yes

WeVideo App

Video editor for creating clips, create slideshow, add soundtrack, royalty free music library, cloud based, aspect ratio adjustment

$9.99 mo

YouCam Video

Best for skin enhancement in selfies

 

Zoomerang App

Creates instant short videos with overlay of special effects, styles, etc

Free

Notes: 

  • Free versions typically have limited features, which may be fine for what you do.
  • Some apps offer limited free use for a period of time, then you need to upgrade to continue usage.
  • Things can change, so something that may be noted as free or prices changes do occur. I'm wondering if a few of these are "free to download" only.
  • If you remember the PWAS meeting with the guest speaker Valerie Larson, or took a class she offered, the options she uses are noted with an asterisk (*). 
  • Apparently some of the apps apply a watermark to your video unless you upgrade to have it removed, so that's not cool. 

Optimize Your Instagram Reels 

The whole point about reels is what? To be discovered, to be seen, to have your content (your art) available for discovery. Reels can help do that.

Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash   

There are Instagram features and tools to use to optimize the reels you present as well as optimization suggestions.  

  • 3 Seconds to Engage - length of time you have to grab the viewer before they scroll away. GRAB their attention.
  • Trending Audio - how can you do your version of it?
  • Optimal Times to post. Yes, that's a thing. Between 10am-3pm weekdays, Monday through Thursday are the best days for engagement. On Saturday between 9am-4pm. Sunday 10am-noon, 3pm. Early morning at 5am good for different time zones.
  • Relevant Hashtags - # this is a hashtag. #YourArtistName #YourArtGroupName #YourMedium #WhatYourArtworksubjectis #VirginiaArtist #SupportLocalArtists #YourArtShow #YourArtGalleryName - see what I mean?
  • Captions https://pallyy.com/blog/instagram-captions
  • Stickers https://social.techjunkie.com/how-to-look-up-use-stickers-instagram/ 
  • Instagram Insights
  • Tag Feature - @ this is a tag. @PrinceWilliamArtSociety And if you use a specific product, tag that company!  You never know if they will see it and comment or share it. For example, if you only use Golden paint products, TAG THEM! @GoldenPaints You never know....
  • Cover Photo - select a frame from the recording or create/upload a custom image.
  • Instagram Camera Features 

 As in everything we do, sometimes you just have to jump in the deep end to get started. And that's the way it is. One, two....and three....JUMP! And that's a wrap.

And Amazon Prime is July 8, 9, 2025 so...shopping for sales! 

So what do you think? Might you start to create your own reels? Drop a comment below. 

See Tech Series 1: Instagram for Artists 

BLOG ECHO: A TV reference 'hidden' in the blog post. Find it and pop it in the comments below with the show or item it is referencing to see who gets it first! 


Author: Donna Liguria
Artistry Spin Blogmaster and an artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment (below)! ...Remember, comments are monitored so they will not show up immediately.

BLOG ECHO: A reference to a movie, a TV show or series, a quote, or common saying 'hidden' in the blog post. Find it and pop it in the comments below with the show or item it is referencing to see who gets it first! 

 Walter Cronkite "And that's the way it is." Sign off line from the Nightly News on CBS

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