By chris kirkland in How To
Copyright is legal protection for the author of creative/original works, essentially this gives the author exclusive rights to reproduce, sell and broadcast the work. The laws are country specific, but many countries are signatory to The Berne Convention which gives reciprocal protection…
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By chris kirkland in How To
A popular topic in our online forums has been how artists can increase traffic to their site, and generally heighten marketability of their work online. We’ve developed a very helpful top-ten list of recommended actions for all artists to help…
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By Rebecca Wall in Art And Culture
Having multiple income streams is key to building a successful art business, but is reproducing original artworks as prints right for you?
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By Gavin Lenaghan in Art And Culture
If there is one type of institution that may never receive its just credit for its pivotal role in producing some of the world’s genuine creative greats – in fields often far transcending fine art – it has to be…
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By Carol Burns in Art And Culture
The color of danger, scarlet passions, power and prestige — red has commanded the attention of artists for centuries. From the Paleolithic period to the contemporary, this archetypal color has been utilized by artists to access the extremes of human…
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By Rebecca Wall in Artwork, How To
Vellum is one of the oldest surfaces available to artists, and is among the most technically challenging. Used by medieval monks, Albrecht Dürer, and by the UK government to record Acts of Parliament, it continues to inspire contemporary artists, many…
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By Rebecca Wall in How To
Learn why copper, a medium that particularly appealed to collectors in the 16th and 17th centuries, has been rediscovered by artists today.
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By Rebecca Wall in Art And Culture
A brief guide on the techniques, materials and history of Chinese traditional painting.
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By Gavin Lenaghan in Art And Culture
It seems that everyone has an opinion on public art, whether positive or negative. Is it all a waste of taxpayers’ money, or a welcome way to add interest to what may otherwise be a dull urban or rural landscape?…
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By Sara in Art And Culture, How To
Welcome back to our ‘Getting the most out of your website’ series! In Part 2 we are focussing on ‘Making it Clear’ – covering all aspects of getting your message across to your site’s visitors, and hopefully encouraging them to…
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