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Paint Your Passion

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This post is by Dena McMurdie,
contributing writer for TheArtMentor.

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What Kind of Art Sells?
What can I do to make my art sell better? These are questions that I have been asked time and again. My reply to these questions is simple: Paint what you feel passionate about, and paint it well. Sales will come. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Drawing” Whiskers & Fur

This post is by Heather M. Ward,
contributing writer for TheArtMentor.

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The Indent Method
The basic idea is to put a deep indent into the paper, so that when you draw over it with charcoal or graphite, the indent leaves a white line. Any material that accidentally gets into the groove can be lifted out with a pointed kneaded eraser.

You can use many tools to make the indent, so long as they don’t leave a mark. Possible tools include: Read the rest of this entry »

I was asked by a writer, to illustrate his book in return for free publicity. Should I do it?
Accepting to illustrate an author’s book involves knowing several key factors:

• Is the author planning on self-publishing?
• Has this author published and sold before? If so, how well have they sold?
• Are they planning on submitting their manuscript to publishers? Read the rest of this entry »

Want an Easy Way to Remember the Difference between Hot Press Paper and Cold Press Paper?
Whether we are talking about watercolor paper sheets, watercolor panels, art board, watercolor blocks or pads - this tip will stick in your mind.

• When you are cold, you get goose bumps. Cold Press papers have ‘tooth’ or slight texture. Read the rest of this entry »