So just what is this ’Licensing’ that Wendy keeps talking about?….
Usually the first question that people ask me when I tell them that I am an Artist is, “Wow! Are you in a Gallery?” I tell them yes, I am represented by a gallery however, that is not the only way that they can see and purchase my work.

They are usually fascinated by all the ways my work is available…. Are you interested as well?

Take notice as you move around your day today… tomorrow… this weekend… and you’ll become aware of all the items around you that use Art.

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When you begin a new painting session and are using oils or water soluable oils, set yourself up for success by starting with a fresh palette.

What do I mean by Fresh Palette?
Begin with a clean palette.

Transfer any usable paint from your previous session to the new palette surface. Add new paint and create enough of your mixes to cover the area that you plan to work on during this session.

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This TIP comes from JAQUI MILES
(One of our many ArtTIPS Readers)

Guest Post

Here is an inexpensive Tip for keeping your Acrylic Paints soft for days.

You will need:

• A plastic box with a tightly closing lid
• Thick paper - something that will hold moisture well (several layers of paper towel works well)
• Freezer Paper (this use to be call Butcher Paper)

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Guest Post:
Linda McRae is a widely read Professional Technical Writer and Fine Art Photographer who offered this piece of advice in Self-Promotion Skills for Artists - an online group in www.FineArtAmerica.com.
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Yesterday, I attended a workshop organized by a local artist association. The workshop was presented by a retired Canadian radio journalist - Ed Unger, and the topic was How to Present Yourself in an Interview with the Media - which could be a TV interview, radio interview, or print publication interview (newspaper or magazine).

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Get Better Drawing Skills without Trying
Want to Improve your Drawing Skills - with EASE? Want to get better at drawing no matter where you are and spend less than 60 seconds?

This tip is a BIGGIE!
(Now it doesn’t sound like a BIGGIE, but trust me, it is!)

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© Wendy Froshay

No!
Your Art DOESN’T Speak for Itself
Too many times Artists tell me that their Art Speaks for Itself and they shouldn’t have to sell it.

Sorry folks - but No, it doesn’t. It won’t sell itself and if it is talking, it’s talking to a very small percentage of the population and that usually doesn’t amount to enough in sales to earn a living.

So How Do You Talk for your Art?
Let me illustrate with a story…..

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