Jen’s North Light Picks

WHO INSPIRES YOU? LEAVE A COMMENT • WIN A BOOK!

Art by Christine Mason Miller

From Tonia Davenport over at CreateMixedMedia.com. Who has inspired YOU to DREAM BIG? Nominate him or her in the comments section over at createmixedmedia.com for a chance to win an ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART FOR THAT PERSON and a FREE … Full Article

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Pocket-Sized Promotion: Perfectly Portable Solutions, by Maggie Price

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If you’re like many artists, you have a portfolio and other resources such as a website at the ready for the promotion of your work. But what do you do when someone says, “I’d like to see your work,” and you don’t have your bulky portfolio or a computer handy? The answer could be tucked neatly inside your pocket or purse. Learn how some artists are capitalizing on low-cost, portable solutions that make sharing your work a breeze. Full Article

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Get a New Inspiration Affirmation Every Week

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From Tonia Davenport on CreateMixedMedia.com. Are you familiar with this book? Since it came out recently, I have personally been very inspired by this book by Swirly girl, Christine Mason Miller, and my sincere hope is that in the weeks to come, Desire to … Full Article

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North Light Shop Sale!

Covers for Szabo watercolor books

For two days only, January 18th and 19th, our online stores are hosting a giant January 50% off sale. This is not an overstock or warehouse sale — we’ve marked down our best-selling products by 50%. Our best products at … Full Article

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Secrets to Social Media Success, by Lori McNee

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Social marketing eliminates the middleman and provides artists with the unique opportunity to have a direct relationship with their customers. Full Article

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5 Great Gifts for Flower-Lovers

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These remarkable books and DVDs make great gifts for the floral artist in your life. Watercolor Quick & Easy with Joyce Faulknor (DVD) Follow along as Joyce demonstrates painting flowers in watercolor using unique approaches—mixing color directly on the surface … Full Article

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5 Great Books to Spark Your Creativity

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These great finds will help spark your creativity all year long. New Creative Artist, by Nita Leland Creative Time and Space, Making Room for Making Art, by Rice Freeman-Zachary Caffeine for the Creative Mind, by Stefan Mumaw & Wendy Lee … Full Article

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Gift Guide, 5 Gifts for Beginning Artists

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Want to encourage the budding artist in your life? Here are some suggestions for gifts to stoke their creative sparks.                 1. Keys to Drawing, by Bert Dodson. One of the most popular … Full Article

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Top 5 Gifts for Artistic Professionals

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The New Year is just around the corner—make sure the creative professionals in your life have the tools they need to succeed. Here are 5 top resources to help your loved ones kick-start their art, design or photography careers: Full Article

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Draw a Street Scene With One-Point Perspective

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Around Town In this lesson, Grant Fuller teaches how to draw a Street Scene in  One-Point Perspective from Start Sketching and Drawing Now. This will be a one-point perspective drawing from the street level with a single vanishing point. Materials … Full Article

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