Post 398: Art Tips 13

Art Tips, Tricks, and More...13

You never know when you might hear an art tip about something that is just the suggestion that will solve an issue for you or help you and your work in some way. This is an ongoing series of tips and I would LOVE to have your suggestions as well!

 

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Art Tips, Advice, Suggestions

1. Be patient. I recently read that overnight success for an artist can take an average of 12 years. It's definitely a journey.
   
2. Focus on your artistic weaknesses.
3. If boredom sets in, do something different. 
4. Find your style.
5. Get the background in. Backgrounds play a supporting role of the piece.
   
6. Don't let your brushes get dusty. 
7. Expose yourself. No, keep your clothes on and get out of the studio. There is not a better way for an artist to sell art than becoming a KNOWN artist - in your own community. Let people get to know you and build relationships within your local art group, attending local art receptions, and more.
8. Learn from a rejection. 
9. Offer a range of sizes and price points.
10. Dress for success. Make a good impression on those you are showing your art to and always be courteous and friendly.
    
11. In your art career, try to not take things too personally, that is not a key to success. In every county, there are hundreds of artists trying to get into local galleries that show local artists. They can't show them all and it might not be their focus for a show.
12. Keep your studio organized, you'll save time and money! Knowing where everything is helps you see what (paint) colors need to be replaced. Group by manufacturer, by colors and have your most used items in easy reach.
    

Art Tips is a series of blog posts with 12 tips per post. See the rest of the Art Tips Series on this page for more tidbits of advice: https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/p/art.html

Send me YOUR art tips too or drop them in the comments below. AND let me know if you find an art tip here that you LOVE!

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

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