How Do Artists Use Egg Tempera
Did you know egg tempera is more durable than oil and with a luminosity similar to watercolour?
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The Best Web Builders for Art Websites
No artist can afford to be offline. A website is as vital to an artist as a paintbrush is to a painter. But what sort of website should you have and which is the best website builder? Chances are you…
Learn to Sketch in 30 Seconds or Less!
The 30-second sketch is a quick drawing exercise to help artists (especially beginners) get their creative juices flowing. Even as an artist with seven years of training, I still feel a sense of dread when faced with a blank sheet…
How to Create an Art Portfolio
A strong art portfolio is a marker of a professional artist. When you are looking for someone to invest in you and your art—whether through sales, commissions or exhibitions—a little professionalism can go a long way, and your art portfolio…
The Art of Point Perspective: Techniques and Famous Examples
Point perspective is one of the first things you are taught about in art and is fundamental to the history of Western art. It is a device that convinces the eye a flat surface has depth. To draw the eye…
What Is Line Art: Techniques and How to Get Started
In art we tend to think of drawing as a starting point, with sketches that lead to finished work in paint, stone or plaster. But drawing is visual art in its own right, with a long rich history. And try…
Tips for Setting Up a Home Art Studio
Having a studio is top of the shopping list for any artist, but when space is at a premium and the investment for professional studio is out of the question, creating a home art studio is the way to go.…
How to Ship Artwork
You’ve made the sale and the money is in the bank—now it’s time to get your artwork to your buyer. Follow Artweb’s step-by-step guide to shipping art the right way. Pricing your shipping costs Shipping costs for large items can…
Is Acrylic Paint Better Than Oil Paint?
Celebrating its first century, acrylic paint has found its way on to more and more artists’ palettes. So how does this relative newcomer compare to oil paint—and which one should you use? Anyone who has ever decorated a room will…
Create Your Artist Brand and Sell More Work in 10 Steps
As an artist, you might think your artwork is your brand. But achieving success as an artist is as much about you as it is about your work. Consider premium brands in sportswear and other industries. Their success (and price…
Create Eye-catching Art Reels for Instagram
More than 140 billion reels play across Instagram and Facebook each day—so how can artists capture some of that audience? As visual people, artists should be able to create reels with relative ease. They encourage creativity and originality—the same things we…
The Best Art Competitions in America
See our latest guide to the best 2024 international competitions Art competitions are a great way for artists to promote themselves and their artwork with the chance for exposure, exhibitions and even cash prizes. Thousands of art competitions in America…
How to Create a Great Art Blog
Having a well-crafted artist blog on your website is how visitors get to know you. If your blog ranks well in search results, it’s often how potential buyers find you in the first place. The first step to creating an…
Increase Your Art Income with Digital Downloads
Prints are the fastest-growing segment of the art market—and selling digital downloads allows buyers to purchase your work and print it themselves. Whether it’s art classes or selling greeting cards, successful artists know they need to exploit all the ways…
How Artists Should Use Social Media
For many artists, using social media to advertise their artwork is already a significant part of their routine. But starting up artist social media accounts can be confusing and daunting, especially when working with more than a dozen social media…
