Imagine being transported through time and space and you are visiting a famous artist in their studio. You ask them to share insight about their creative process. In this article three famous artists offer their words of wisdom and advice to artists. They are Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe and Wassily Kandinsky. You'll also find links to several articles that are equally … [Read more...]
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Advice to Artists From Artist Nancy Staub Laughlin Part II
Nancy Staub Laughlin www.nancystaublaughlin.com is a mixed media artist who has created a new concept of the “still life”. Her successful art career spans more than three decades. Her creative process involves a series of integrated steps working with pastels on paper and photography. After photographing her “stills”, the photograph is used as a reference to complete her … [Read more...]
Interview With Artist Nancy Staub Laughlin With Advice to Artists Part I
It is an honor to present this interview with innovative artist Nancy Staub Laughlin nancystaublaughlin.com who has created a new concept of the “still life”. I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy for several years and have observed her evolving creativity and commitment to her art and career. The accomplished artist is also a member of the Manhattan Arts International. In … [Read more...]
Interview With Artist Barbara Rachko With Valuable Advice to Artists
Barbara Rachko, barbararachko.art/en, is an internationally exhibited artist, author and blogger. She creates unique pastel-on-sandpaper paintings that are inspired by Mexican and Guatemalan cultural objects. For more than three decades, Barbara has been “Revolutionizing Pastel as Fine Art”. She is represented by galleries in the United States and Europe, exhibits nationally … [Read more...]
Interview with Peter N. Van Giesen With Advice to Artists
Peter N. Van Giesen, peternvangiesen.com, is inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”. For him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work, a gift to be shared.” I am delighted to share an interview with Peter Van Giesen with advice for artists. His artwork reaches out and beckons the viewer to enter a realm of tranquility and reverence for nature. The … [Read more...]
Interview With Artist Matti Sirvio With Advice to Artists
This interview is part of the ongoing series "Advice To Artists From Artists" in which I interview established artists from around the world to gain their insight about the meaning of "success", their inspiration, and their advice to other artists. I am delighted to present this interview with internationally exhibited artist Matti Sirvio. He was born in Sotkamo, Finland and … [Read more...]
Interview with Artist Elynne Rosenfeld With Advice to Artists
Elynne Rosenfeld, elynnerosenfeld, creates pure abstract paintings using mixed media. Her new series is entitled “Divine Alignment” which incorporates symbols familiar to those who practice Reiki. She took time away from planning an upcoming event for this interview which is part of an ongoing series titled “Advice To Artists From Artists.” I know that artists and art … [Read more...]
Interview with Artist Roopa Dudley With Advice to Artists
From "The Advice To Artists From Artists" Series of Interviews. Roopa Dudley is an innovative artist who refers to herself as "an American (Chess) Painter gravitating towards Steampunk Art and Graphic Design". Her paintings are created with bold compositions and saturated colors. They usually have a story to tell and reflect the artist's deep interest in dark humor. They … [Read more...]
Advice To Artists From Bren Sibilsky and Hamish Blakely
Prior to becoming the founder of Manhattan Arts International magazine and director and curator for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online galleries, I was a full-time self-supporting artist. But I didn't do this alone. I continuously exchanged information with fellow artists. That's why I am delighted to present this "Advice To Artists … [Read more...]
Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload
Are you feeling overwhelmed by having too many creative ideas and projects going on at once? Do you have trouble deciding which style or medium is your strongest direction? Many artists I know face these challenges. Whenever I am asked to write an Art Review for an artist and visit their online portfolio I look for the artist's strengths and unique creative vision. I can often … [Read more...]
Advice from Artists Who Say “Follow Your Bliss”
If you're living your heartfelt dream as an artist you might be in the minority. Our world is filled with people who gave up on their aspirations and have settled for less. Several years ago I read an article in The New York Times that revealed: “Many of the people who seem to have it ‘all’ harbor dreams about "the road not taken” and referred to a study that claimed among … [Read more...]
Advice from Artists Who Encourage You To “Never Give Up!”
Most artists I know are eager to encourage, support and help their fellow artists. For example, for this article I collected advice from artists who encourage you to "Never Give Up!". You'll find motivational words from three prominent artists JoAnne Carson, Nancy Reyner and Nancy Staub Laughlin from in-depth interviews on this website. There are links to 10 more helpful … [Read more...]
Famous Artists and Their Relationships With Color
As we know the impact of color in art is undeniable. Color is a powerful tool for communicating your feelings and ideas. It may be your first element of consideration for you when you begin creating your work of art. An excellent painter knows the importance of developing an extensive knowledge about color, it's various attributes and effects on viewers optically, viscerally, … [Read more...]
Email Scams and Other Scams Aimed at Artists
Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address and/or on social media, chances are you have received emails and messages from scammers who deliberately try to cheat artists and steal their art and money. In this article, "Email Scams and Other Scams Aimed at Artists" you will read about the warning signs so you can … [Read more...]
Health and Wellness Tips and Resources For Artists
When it comes to artists taking care of their health there are many disheartening reports. As a result of creating art, many artists I know are afflicted with arthritis or joint pain. Or they have respiratory problems due to inhaling solvents. This has an impact on the type of artwork that they do and their productivity. According to cerfplus.org, a staggering 62% of the … [Read more...]
Advice For Choosing The Title and Theme For Your Art Exhibition
There is a good reason why major curators of museums and those in charge of marketing, communications, and publications departments put a great deal of time and thought into choosing titles for shows. They consider the title to be a “marketing hook”. In this article I share successful ideas that worked for me as a curator of theme events, many of which were televised, … [Read more...]