Posted by artmentor on Oct-30-2008
Lighting to Create Artwork By
Natural lighting is of course, the best lighting to work in when you are creating any art. However, there is no simple or correct answer for lighting your completed artworks. Understanding theses differences should help you to decide.
Oil, canvas, pigment and papers are sensitive materials and will deteriorate when exposed to UV light. Infrared isn’t as damaging, but does produce heat which will dry out canvas and crack the paint.
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Posted by artmentor on Oct-20-2008
How Can You Make Your Art More Creative?
Most artists with technical skills can recreate what they see, whether it’s from research or from a scene that is before them. But how does an artist manage a uniqueness that attract the viewers? Try creating images that are familiar and different at the same time. Here’s a FUN technique that’ll get your creative juices flowing….
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Posted by artmentor on Oct-8-2008
What You DON’T See Can Hurt You
I found this ad on the internet posted by a business looking to barter printed product for art. On the surface it sounds like a good offer and it could be, but as an artist, you need to clarify many points before jumping into a deal like this.
Here is the ad:
“We produce a monthly mailer for a very successful real estate organization. We are seeking art for this mailer. Ideally the art is coastal in nature, and that the artist would be based in (local county). For using your artwork you will receive exposure (with contact information) to approximately 5,000 local residents and will receive approximately 500 postcards of your art. The reverse side will be blank in order that you may customize as you see fit. There is absolutely NO expense on your part. We prefer digital photography of your artwork, but will accept transparencies. Please note: The format of the mailer requires horizontal art”.
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Posted by artmentor on Oct-7-2008
"Forest Light" ©Mona McGuire
Have a problem with a painting, but you don’t quite know what it is? Want to know if your focal point is truly the area of focus? Do you want to be sure that your composition and values are working?
Try This Simple Trick
Place your painting upside-down next to your TV and settle in to watch a good show. Just set it there and leave it. Don’t work on it.
As you watch your show, during commercials, boring parts or at the end of the show, your eyes will wander away from the TV. Your mind will be on other things - most likely whatever you’ve been watching.
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