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Reach More With Video Teaser – Cameras
Video is the medium that allows you to invite people into your studio in a controlled way. Online gives you the opportunity to share your process with so many more people and create relationships with them. As part of the Reach More With Video tutorial, artists Celia Moriarty and Richard Stergulz will explain how they…
Read MoreReach More With Video Teaser – Equipment and Filming on a Smartphone
The advancement of technology has taken us More than just a sleeker, easier way to carry a phone, mobiles are now portable cameras with incredible capabilities. Sure, nothing beats having a dedicated Nikon D7200 Digital SLR, but when you’re on a budget, or just at home and being versatile, what better tech to use than…
Read MoreReach More With Video Teaser – Presenting Yourself
Putting yourself in front of a camera, even a camera phone, can be nerve-wracking for some. What if you’re wearing the wrong thing? What if you say the wrong thing? Are you live streaming or editing? Have you memorized everything you’re going to say? After ten years in front of and behind the camera with…
Read MoreReach More With Video Teaser – Your Message & You
Taking a course is a big step – it shows that you’re committed to your career and your creative journey. When you take these steps, when you dedicate yourself to YOU and your future, you’re more likely to succeed. One of our chapters in the upcoming Reach More With Video tutorial is all about You.…
Read MorePlanning in times of Pandemic: doing the COVID juggle!
Planning and smart goal setting in times of pandemic are very challenging. With all the changes to border closures, isolation, and quarantining it is hard to plan for anything. We all end up doing the “COVID juggle” rather than concrete planning. Events, gatherings and even short trips over the Christmas period have been in flux.…
Read MoreHow Celia Moriarty prepared for her Virtual Colour In Your Life Episode
Celia Moriarty was our inaugural VIRTUAL CIYL featured Artist. Read her story here: When I saw Graeme’s post announcing virtual Colour In Your Life I contacted him immediately to say I was in. I create little videos of my own work and new an iPhone creates a good result and I had been using Zoom.…
Read More50 American Art grants to help fund your CIYL show
Many of our featured artists have applied and received grants to cover the expenses of their Colour in Your Life show. You may like to see if any of the grants below would help you. Please let us know if you are going to apply for a grant to cover the costs, as we can…
Read MoreHow to Paint a Beach Scene in Acrylics – Part 2 with Jules Sharman
Jules is passionate about painting and loves recreating moments in time that elicit peace and happiness for her. Painting is her way of embracing life. Her no-nonsense style of creating realistic images is engaging and inspiring! You don’t need fancy colours or equipment to smash out realistic art – just a few basic colours, brushes…
Read MoreCustomer Service Strategies for Artists with Dave Geada-Coronavirus for Artists –
Customer Service Strategy or Plan A Customer Service Plan or Strategy is an essential, but often missed, part of your business plan. It is where you identify how you are actually going to sell to your customer. Once you have established who your customers are and what you are selling, you then look at where…
Read MoreArt Resin Techniques and Mixed Media with Graeme Stevenson
Born June 29th, 1958 in New South Wales, Australia, Graeme Stevenson began painting and studying animals and even at a young age had a tremendous fascination with the world around him. Graeme’s thirst for knowledge and adventure has driven his passions all his life. He has a firm belief that we are not outside the…
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