Author Archives: Lori

Understanding Value and Tone for Better Painting

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Lori
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Did you know that good drawing and rendering skills will help give you a solid foundation in tone, otherwise known as value? Value is how light or darkness of a color. For example: If you took a black and white photograph … Full Article

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Tips to Help You Paint Animal Fur

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Lori
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Many of you know me as a social media guru for artists who paints still life and landscape paintings. But, believe it or not, I am actually an artist first and foremost. So, I thought I would share some of … Full Article

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10 Tips to Brand Yourself as an Artist on Twitter

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Lori

Did you know Twitter is one of the quickest ways to build brand recognition for you and your art business? A strong art brand is your first impression, is what counts on a sale, and it is what keeps collectors … Full Article

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