Art Business & Fine Art Tips with Lori McNee

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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8 Free Ways to Market and Promote Your Art Online

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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During this challenging marketplace a lot of artists are cutting back on their art marketing budgets. Even so, now is the time to take full advantage of the free marketing opportunities and creative ways of promoting your art business online. … Full Article

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Learn 3 Steps to Find the Right Art Gallery Representation

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Some artists find shopping for the right art gallery an intimidating process. However, unless you have galleries knocking at your door, you’re going to have to get comfortable with knocking on theirs. Being prepared, professional and learning how to sell … Full Article

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Studio Fitness: Simple Ways to Stay Healthy

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dans
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I asked my good Twitter friend, social media’s favorite fitness guru, Joyce Cherrier to give us some easy, healthy lifestyle advice for the busy artist. Full Article

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Getting to Know Lori McNee

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor
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Hello fellow artists. The Artist’s Magazine blog has asked me to share some of my art tips, art marketing and social media advice with their valuable readers—you! I’m excited to be a part of this blog and I look forward … Full Article

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