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
Tag: art inspiration
Suffer from artist’s block? How to get unstuck (6 ways)
You’ve likely heard of writer’s block, the dreaded phenomenon where a writer is unable to come up with new ideas or continue with their current work. But did you know that this same type of creative stagnation can also affect visual artists, musicians, and other creatives? This is known as “artist’s block.” If you’re an… Continue reading Suffer from artist’s block? How to get unstuck (6 ways)
Unleash Your Creativity: How to sketch from Nature
Let’s go get some fresh air Drawing or sketching from nature is a wonderful way to connect with the natural world and improve your artistic skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, the beauty and tranquillity of nature can provide endless inspiration for your artwork. In this post, I’ll be providing you with… Continue reading Unleash Your Creativity: How to sketch from Nature
The Artist Comparison Trap Holds You Back – How To Overcome It
The Artist Comparison Trap: A Common Struggle As artists, we are constantly bombarded with images of other people’s work, whether it’s on social media, in galleries, or on display in public spaces. It’s easy to fall into the trap of constantly comparing ourselves to others and feeling like we’ll never measure up. But the truth… Continue reading The Artist Comparison Trap Holds You Back – How To Overcome It
New Year, New Inspiration: 20 Art Prompts for January
Get that spark! January is the perfect time to get inspired and create new art. The start of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and the opportunity to set new goals and intentions. Whether you’re in the middle of winter or summer, the change of season can also bring a renewed… Continue reading New Year, New Inspiration: 20 Art Prompts for January
How the vibrant Countdown Wainuiomata Mural was made
At first, I was like, “Nahhh…” Mayor Campbell Barry put out a Facebook post aimed at Lower Hutt artists, and my husband, Daniel, tagged me in the comments. We were standing in the kitchen, and he said, “I tagged you in Campbell Barry’s post. Countdown Wainuiomata is looking for an artist to make a mural… Continue reading How the vibrant Countdown Wainuiomata Mural was made
Jumpstart your imagination with the best art prompts for May
May is here. It is time to make something new. Whether you are looking for some fresh ideas to draw, paint, collage, sculpt or design – you’ve come to the right place. Below you will find 31 art prompts that allow you to make one art piece a day, or maybe you’re stuck and you… Continue reading Jumpstart your imagination with the best art prompts for May