As an artist, and graphic designer by trade I've studied lots of different art movements. I was always drawn to the more modern movements including impressionism, surrealism, and cubism, but enjoyed renaissance art as well. Despite my best efforts though, there was always certain pieces I just couldn't wrap my brain around. Often either a room full of simple geometric shapes, a series of repeated cubes or a simple curving arc. These pieces would be intimidating to me; I simply didn't get it. It was as if these pieces were too "deep" intellectually for me and I was drowning in them, (not li >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

As an artist, and graphic designer by trade I've studied lots of different art movements. I was always drawn to the more modern movements including impressionism, surrealism, and cubism, but enjoyed renaissance art as well. Despite my best efforts though, there was always certain pieces I just couldn't wrap my brain around. Often either a room full of simple geometric shapes, a series of repeated cubes or a simple curving arc. These pieces would be intimidating to me; I simply didn't get it. It was as if these pieces were too "deep" intellectually for me and I was drowning in them, (not li >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

The Internet has become an indispensable tool for artists. With the click of a button, art enthusiasts around the world can view your artwork. But before you begin posting your images on the web, there are five important things you should know. The following is a guide to effectively selling your art online. 1. Where to Exhibit - There are thousands of online galleries, so how do you decide which ones are best? Do your research. You need to find out how much they charge in fees or commission, what services they offer, if the gallery is curated, what type of marketing efforts they particip >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Even if selling your art is not the main reason for creating it in the first place, you are probably still going to want to sell your work, even if only for purely practical reasons. If you are making art for a living, then not only do you have to sell it, but you have to sell a significant amount of it at a high enough price to pay your bills. Whatever the reason for creating art, most of us either want or need to sell it too, and no artist today can say they are doing this as effectively as they might without tapping into the vast online market.   The internet opens up a huge new a >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Nothing can beat the value of an original artistic creation if you're looking for something to decorate the walls of your home. This is the reason why so many people prefer to spend what might be a little more in order to buy original art, rather than place digitally manipulated photographs or other decorative props on the walls. Paintings and photographs in particular add a touch of color and perhaps appealing patterns that liven up a space. While some people look at buying paintings just with decorative purposes in mind, there are others who are art enthusiasts and treat collecting original art pieces as a favorite and beloved hobby. There is also a developing trend of investing in buying original art. Many people consider investing in art as far more profitable than other forms of investing as it is one of the most volatile forms of investment - though of course this does also come with some risk. It is true, though, that when the value of a painting does rise with time, it may fetch you a lot of money when put up for sale later.

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