The creative journey The “inspiration, motivation, action” cycle is a common experience for many of us as we create our work. Inspiration is the spark that ignites the creative process. It can come from a variety of sources, such as nature, other works of art, personal experiences, or even random thought. Inspiration is often described… Continue reading Break Through Your Artist’s Block: Tactics for Finding New Inspiration
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Printmakers: How To Price Your Prints Right
Trying to find the right price? When it comes to figuring out prices for your prints, there are a lot of factors to consider. Let’s get into them: Materials: Consider the cost of paper, ink, and any other materials that go into creating the print. This should be factored into the price of the print.… Continue reading Printmakers: How To Price Your Prints Right
Selling Your Art in New Zealand: Tips and Resources for Success
Let’s get started. Selling your art in New Zealand can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, it can also be a rewarding one. Here are some tips and resources to help you get started: Online Marketplaces: Websites such as Trade Me and Chooice allow you to list and sell your art online… Continue reading Selling Your Art in New Zealand: Tips and Resources for Success
Achieving the right price: How to sell your paintings
Don’t know where to start with pricing? Pricing your paintings to sell can be a tricky task for artists. However, there are a few key things to keep in mind when determining a price for your work. Let’s get into it: Materials and time First, consider the materials and time you put into creating the… Continue reading Achieving the right price: How to sell your paintings
Make A Living As An Artist: Practical Ways To Create Income
Tips and Strategies As an artist, it can be challenging to make a living from your craft. However, with the right strategy and approach, it is possible to make a sustainable income as an artist. In this post, we will explore some practical steps that you can take to promote your art online, network with… Continue reading Make A Living As An Artist: Practical Ways To Create Income
Rita Angus exhibition at Te Papa: powerful, reflective and honest.
I had been there less than a minute, and Rita Angus was suddenly filling my creative cup. I was impressed by the grand projections on the walls introducing Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist when I walked in with my lifelong friends and fellow artists Ingrid and Emily (and her wee bubs in the pram). It… Continue reading Rita Angus exhibition at Te Papa: powerful, reflective and honest.
Get free from comparison – Make art with confidence.
“There is no right or wrong in art.” I think she told us that to disarm our fear of failure and comparing ourselves to each other. In that one sentence, she reassured our entire class that no one’s art is better or worse than the person sitting next to them. She was encouraging us to… Continue reading Get free from comparison – Make art with confidence.