By Carol Burns in Art And Culture, Events & Review, Opportunities
Art competitions can be a brilliant way for artists to develop their career and build a reputation in the art world. Award winners can find it easier to attract galleries, commissions and sales. These are just a few of the…
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By Carol Burns in Art And Culture
Starting the new year by considering new ideas or putting together a good plan of work is a simple way to prepare for the success that you want. But put aside the plans for exhibitions and open studios and test…
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By Carol Burns in How To
Whether in person or online, making an art sale is only half the battle. Next is processing the payment—and if done right, it can drive more sales. Most art payments are done online, using platforms such as Shopify. But there…
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By Carol Burns in How To
One of the signs that you have truly made it as an artist is when people commission your artwork—but how do you get there? The first thing is to let people know you accept commissions. Shout it loud on social…
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By Carol Burns in How To
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…
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By Carol Burns in How To
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…
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By Carol Burns in Art And Culture, How To
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…
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By Carol Burns in Art And Culture, How To
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…
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By Carol Burns in How To
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.…
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By Carol Burns in How To
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…
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