"Think Globally, Act Locally" The best venues for starting to exhibit your art are in your local area: 1. people will know you, or recognize your name in a show listing 2. friends will show their support at your reception - you do have a mailing list, don't you? 3. friends and acquaintances will talk about your wor... More..
The art market is both competitive and highly subjective - you have to stand for something to stand out. Articulating who you are, why you paint a specific subject, in a specific way, goes a long way towards getting your work noticed. I've found that having a body of work that is true to your artistic "voice" is mo... More..
Framing your artwork can be one of the most frustrating and costly aspects of being an artist. Frequenting a local framer, no matter how friendly, will eat into any profits from your art sales. Framing suggestions based on medium: Oil/Acrylic on Canvas - purchase your own frames and assemble them yourself with a screwdriver ... More..
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