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6 Artists Reveal Their Secrets on How to Avoid Overworking a Painting

Artists Network — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000

Have you ever had the following internal dialogue with yourself after “completing” a painting? “This looks great! Well, maybe it could use a little more color in this section … and maybe those brushstrokes would be more subtle if they were evened out a bit … I don’t know, but I guess I’ll give it…

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Make the Most of Your Studio Time

Artists Network — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:15:00 +0000

Award-winning pastelist Colette Odya Smith offers practical advice for improving your daily art practice.

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Art News: Art Museum Bucket List

Artists Network — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:14:49 +0000

With 12 grand unveilings this year and next, it’s time to update your museum bucket list.

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.ART: The Canvas of Modern Creativity and Recognition

Artists Network — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:01:38 +0000

[SPONSORED CONTENT] In the realm of art, unlike the structured accreditation found in professions like law or medicine, an artist’s identity is a personal manifesto, a declaration of creative existence. There’s no universal registry, no definitive list—being an artist is a subjective truth, affirmed by the individual and recognized by the audience. It’s about positioning oneself within the cultural landscape, where the name you build becomes your badge of honor. It’s this unique identity that resonates with onlookers, peers, and critics, shaping an artist’s journey and legacy. As such, the .ART domain has become a beacon for artists, a digital…

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Peak Experiences

Ruth Rodgers — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:30:10 +0000

Realistic, large-scale paintings of the Pacific Northwest take Lucas Kratochwil to new heights

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The .ART of Community: Introducing Odyssey Magazine

Artists Network — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:24:05 +0000

.ART is more than just a domain registry and has launched .ART Odyssey Magazine to support the creative community by offering a comprehensive guide to the future of art through essays, interviews, and practical advice in specialized sections like ART & THE FUTURE, ART THERAPY, and SURVIVAL TACTICS, catering to a diverse audience of artists, creatives, and tech-savvy art entrepreneurs.

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12 Tips for Selling More Art in a Recession

Artists Network — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:19 +0000

Artists and gallery owners share 12 tips for holding your ground during a recession.

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10 Lessons to Take Your Art Where You Want it to Go!

Allison Malafronte — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:48:44 +0000

10 winning artists from last year’s Artists Over 60 Competition shared some of the ideas that led to important creative breakthroughs in their creative work.

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Cover Contest Stories

Beth Williams — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:24:16 +0000

The five winning works in our second annual Artists Magazine Cover Competition are compelling compositions that may intrigue or charm, but definitely captivate.

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Making the Move: Going Full-Time

Jacob Aguiar — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:26:04 +0000

Think you’re ready to go full-time with your art? Ask yourself four illuminating questions first.

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Low-Residency MFAs

Daniel Grant — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:31:58 +0000

Offered by a growing number of art colleges and universities, low-residency MFA programs appeal to nontraditional students—particularly those already with jobs, families and roots in a community.

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Copyright Goes to Court

Daniel Grant — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:40:36 +0000

The Supreme Court ruled that Warhol's Prince image infringed Goldsmith's photograph, which had the same purpose and character, and denied Warhol's claim of fair use.

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How to Win an Artists Network Competition

Janae Mancheski — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:09:18 +0000

Improve your odds of winning with these 5 tips from past winners to help your work stand out to competition jurors!

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Building an Art Career: Guidance From a Portrait Master

Scott Maier — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:01:28 +0000

Uncover key lessons that you can use in building an art career

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Raised by a Maker

Cynthia Close — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:51:54 +0000

Three sets of Vermont-based mothers and daughters creatively support one another in the arts—and in life. Katharine Montstream and Charlotte Dworshak are mother-and-daughter painters who share studio space, time and experience, along with a large dose of mutual respect. Justine Jackson and Sophie Pickens are lifelong friends who joined forces to start an art gallery. They represent the work of their mothers, Anne Cady and Pamela Smith, respectively, as well as the work of other artists who share their sensibilities. The mothers raised their daughters alongside their own growing artistic practices—and their offspring have bloomed in the nurturing creative soil.…

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A Mother-Daughter Team Puts Pastels to Paper With Courtroom Illustrations

Dave Paone — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:25:43 +0000

Ghislaine Maxwell, Harvey Weinstein, and Bernie Madoff are just a few of the figures that the mother-daughter team of Shirley and Andrea Shepard have sketched in the courtroom with pastel.

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