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7 elements of art. Each an essential tool in your art arsenal. We’ll be diving deep into each element in a series of articles and explore the nooks and nuances that'll contribute to your mastery of art. Today, we’ll be looking into color. Color is a big player in establishing mood and telling a story in your artwork. It helps you, the artist, manage depth and visual interest as well. But color can be difficult to get right. There are so many choices, and so so many ways to go wrong. S …

Getting started selling your art? Etsy is a great place to get your feet wet. It’s:Easy to get startedComes with a large audience InexpensiveNot going to sugarcoat things, selling on Etsy is competitive. Lots of shops on there. But (and this is a big but), as an artist, there is so much upside to setting your own shop there—especially if you’re just getting started selling your art.Why?It’s a low risk way to learn the ropes of selling your art online. Think of it like a quick low cost crash cour …

Don’t you break the rule of thirds. Don’t you dare. The art police are on standby. The neighborhood art watch are on high alert. I hear art jail has some new vacancies. *sigh* What am I saying? You’re an artist. Of course, you’re going to break it. Well, if you’re going to break the rule of thirds, you might as well break it in style. To do that, it helps to know a bit about what it is and exactly why it is a “rule.” (and then we’ll go into how you can deviate from it. In style of cou …

What medium you print your artwork on plays a big role in how your artwork will look. Even after calibrating your monitor, colors will look different as your print medium changes.To give you an idea of how your artwork will look like, here's a rundown on the most popular print mediums.PaperThere are a ton of paper choices you can go with. There are paper that are naturally warm, paper that will have colder tones, and a plethora of texture choices.But the biggest differences lie in the finish. Th …

Take it from us. Picking your mat board colors is really fun. You’re able to express your creativity, find color combinations that’ll make your art jump off the wall, and when you finally see it all come together, the final product can’t help but put a smile on your face. It is a great feeling. But with so many colors to choose from, it can be confusing to figure out what you want. Which is why we put together this guide to help you get started. Here are some guidelines that can help …