watarlog Design Spartan : Art digital, digital painting, webdesign, illustration et inspiration… | Le blog sur l'art digital, le webdesign, l'illustration et le digital painting How to Draw Hair, Part 1 Looking back at my tutorials on drawing the head, I realized that I covered individual features, but completely left out hair. This tutorial will is split into 3 parts: The Basics, Types of Hair, and a Step by Step drawing. I’ll start this first part of the series with common mistakes that I see all the time. Common Mistakes when Drawing Hair Forgetting about the volumes This is the most common mistake I see from newer students. Too Much Texture This one is similar to the first, but this can still happen even if one pays attention to the volumes. Impatience – Bad Design There are so many random little shapes in hair, that good design is a necessity. Sharp Outlines I’m referring the the outer edge between the hair and background and also the connection between hair and skin. Consider the Form Underneath the Hair Spherical Skull Most hair styles you will draw will be affected by the skull underneath. The groups of hair wrap around the form underneath and inherit the same light patterns. Shadow
Art Gallery | PlantTeachers Welcome to PlantTeachers and Visionary Convergence online art gallery. May you be inspired, feel connection, take flight and enjoy as these medicine works emanate their healing elements in your direction. Anderson Debernardi9 images Anderson Debernardi is one of the founding students of the Usko-Ayar Amazonian School of Painting, which was established in 1988 in the city of Pucallpa by Pablo Amaringo and Luis Eduardo Luna. David “Slocum” Hewson9 images See more about David "Slocum" Hewson here. Luis Tamani5 images Luis Tamani is an artist from the Amazonian rainforest of Peru.
How to Become a Famous Artist in 3 Easy Steps -- Skinny Artist Let’s face it, you’ve probably been working way too hard. Forget about all of those years toiling away in obscurity Forget about putting in your 10,000 hours of practice to master your craft. In fact, forget about creating any creative work at all, now it’s all about becoming famous for the sake of being famous. Somewhere along the way fame has become a goal in itself. Creative artists have always been provocateurs. Now having said that, why does it feel like so many of us these days are just screaming to get attention? Breaking through the Background Noise Look I get it, the internet is getting awfully crowded. Now that virtually everyone has their own Twitter account, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and blog — it has become harder than ever to breakthrough the background chatter and get ourselves noticed. What seems to be disappearing, however, is our attention. So what happened? There are no spectators any more. But here’s the problem….things changed No one is listening Shock & Awe Step 1.)
How to Sell Your Art Locally in Your Community - Skinny Artist by: Steff Metal As artists, we’re told again and again how vital it is for us to market online, to reach an international audience, to establish a profitable niche. And this is very true, but in extending our reach we often neglect a lucrative market that’s right in front of us – our local art community. People love to support local artists, and there are many opportunities open to you within your hometown that can support a part- or full-time artist. Hold Local Exhibits It may not be the Tate Modern, but your local art galleries enjoy loyal and steady patronage, and they’re a great place to begin building a local following. Local galleries have an established network of art fans and collectors who love to support up-and-coming artists. But you don’t have to stick to galleries – cafes, office lobbies, schools, libraries, banks and theatres often host mini exhibitions from local artists. Network with the Local Arts Community Get in Touch With Businesses “But I’m an artist.
A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Shop on Etsy Want to get a shop started on Etsy? Don’t know where to start? This guide will help you find the help you need to get your shop up and running! What to Sell First things first: you need items to sell! Make sure your items follow the Do’s and Don’ts on what can be sold on Etsy before you get started. Coming up with a NamePiddix has a great blog post on Picking Your Etsy Name. Banner and Avatar Your banner and avatar can help you brand your shop, so try to make them beautiful! Your avatar should be eye-catching and clear. Need more help? Your Profile Buyers on Etsy want to know about who they are buying from. Listing Your First Item Listing an item is an easy four step process. Photography Photography is the most important part of your shop (in my opinion!). Your First Sale Now what? Promoting Your Shop Once you have your shop set up with at least a page of items, now is the time to promote! Need More Help? I hope this guide helps you get started!
5 Fears that can Destroy an Artist #1 Self-Doubt (What if I’m not good enough?) This is probably the number one fear of any creative professional. After all, we are not creating necessities but luxuries for the most part. As much as our art enriches our life and the lives of others, it remains something that we (at least as consumers) could probably live without. i also worry that at some point i’ll give up on making a living with art. i have this mental image of being 65 and having my grandkids find a crate in the attic with all my drawings in it. they’d be like “i didn’t know grandpa could draw. why is he working at Jiffy Lube?” When money is tight, luxuries such as purchasing books, music, tickets to performances, and artwork are often the first to go. We’re not doctors, teachers, or even farmers–we don’t create or provide a service that people can’t live without. What if no one wants to buy my work? The cure for self-doubt is surprisingly not success. #2 I’m not original enough (someone else is doing it better)