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Why paint a wall with stripes

Walls. You see them every day. You wake up to them, you are enclosed by them, and when you die, you walk through them! For some reason, humanity has this …

The hairy potter

When I was a university student, I rented a bunkhouse from a ceramics instructor in town. He had established himself in the art community as one of the best potters …

How to Determine a Painting (Original or Reproduction)

If you are buying a painting for your own enjoyment, buy what you like and what feels reasonable. But buying a work of art as an investment is very different. …

Vintage Art Decoration

1.Adorn the staircase with framed family photos. For this idea, you can use a variety of sizes. If you have a wide variety of small and large photos, hang the …

How Rejection Will Make You a Better Artist

Your assignment: Face rejection 10 times, for a start that is. You’re likely thinking that sounds rather unpleasant, but we’re serious. Searchartdirectory magazine has found a common thread running through most artists’ stories—they …

How To Show Your Work at Art Fairs Like a Pro

Outdoor art fairs are an ideal way to get your work in front of a new audience, meet with other artists and sell your creations. Never participated in an art fair before? Have some …

7 Cool Ways Technology Has Affected Artist Recognition & Sales

In the past, artists and art collectors tended to find each other by happenstance. Most artists only gained true fame years, sometimes decades after their death. Collectors had to fight …

How to Design an Art Gallery Ambience

In a perfect world, gallery curators could allow the art to speak for itself. Unfortunately, many people have been predisposed to see art galleries as stuffy and boring. You know …

How to Safely Transport Art Prints

Whether you have purchased prints and want to bring them home or you are transporting prints to a show or gallery, you want to make sure that they will arrive …

5 Times Artists Put Themselves at Risk For Their Craft

Everyone loves passionate artists, particularly those who are not afraid to take on risks for the sake of art. When it comes to taking risks, artists may not be in …

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