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Art Calendar | Social Networking for Artists: Tips for Success by By Renee Phillips, The Artrepreneur Coach

Some great information here!
By Renee Phillips, The Artrepreneur Coach

Much like in-person networking, “social networking” consists of communities of people who share interests and/or activities; however, it takes place on Web sites known as social sites. The most popular social sites, like the ones I use — Facebook.com , LinkedIn.com and Twitter.com — are free. Each day, I network with hundreds of artists who use these sites to advance their professional careers. Please note, I do not claim to be an expert on the subject. Like many of you I learn from experience, reading articles and asking questions from more experienced users. I encourage you to read the plethora of “how to” articles available online. You will reap many rewards if you pay attention to some simple tips and put the time and effort into the process. Create and follow a general plan, but also experiment, and make it your own experience.
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Art Calendar Self Portrait Competition

I have just entered Art Calendar's Self Portriat competition!

My Page - AnythingArts.com

Myakka State Park - Myakka River
Oil on Canvass 18 x 18"
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Delaware Art Museum

Fantasies and Fairytales: Maxfield Parrish and the Art of the Print

The artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish was a household name...
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10 Things to Do Before Launching Your Blog | Small Business Trends

Some great info by author Lisa Barone in Small Business Trends...

There are lots of posts and articles about why adopting a blog for your small business is a good idea. How it’s good for customer retention, lead generation, and serves as a very effective way to build links and rankings in the search engines. But if you’re a small business owner, the thought of launching that blog may be a bit intimidating. Where do you start? How much content should you have stored up? What do you do the first few days after your launch?
If I was launching a new blog today (and I often am), here’s a short checklist for where I’d start.
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Privacy is dead, and social media hold smoking gun - CNN.com

How do you feel about your privacy in these days of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace...
Privacy is dead, and social media hold smoking gun - CNN.com

Take a Look Back in 2009 for Color Trends - Outside Views - Blog on Casual Living

Take a Look Back in 2009 for Color Trends - Outside Views - Blog on Casual Living


October 28, 2009

As 2009 is winding down let us take a look back at the color trends forecasted for this past year. See if this prediction was on target. The Color Marketing Group, an international non-profit association consisting of color design professionals has been predicting colors accurately for over 45 years. As specified by the Color Marketing Group, the leading selections have been impacted by our anxiety over the economy and our confidence about what lies ahead.
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4 Tips to Write a Career Blog That Gets You Noticed | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Very relevant information for all fields of work!
4 Tips to Write a Career Blog That Gets You Noticed Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

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Professional Fine Art Network

Check out my new listing on Professional Fine Art Network !

Sargent and the Sea

Corcoran Gallery of Art

I would love to see this show!

In Sargent and the Sea, the Corcoran Gallery of Art brings together for the first time more than 80 paintings, watercolors, and drawings depicting seascapes and coastal scenes from the early career of John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), the pre-eminent American expatriate painter of the late 19th century. The Corcoran’s masterwork En Route pour la pêche (Setting out to Fish), 1878, will serve as the centerpiece of the exhibition, and will be joined by other works produced during, and inspired by, the artist’s summer journeys from his home in Paris to Brittany, Normandy, and Capri, as well as two transatlantic voyages. Sargent and the Sea will travel to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (February 14 – May 23, 2010) and the Royal Academy of Arts, London (July 10 – September 26, 2010).

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The Velveteen Rabbit

I recently had the opportunity to complete three paintings for a child's play room. The classic children's book The Velveteen Rabbit, was selected as a subject. Here are the results!

"You're not Real!"
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Three Hauntingly Unforgettable Literary Houses : NPR

Three Hauntingly Unforgettable Literary Houses : NPR

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Twinkie and Ruff

Two more illustrations for "How Ruff Got His Wiggle Back." I will be posting a slide show this weekend of what has been accomplished so far. Any feedback is welcome!

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Brutus, Twinkie, and Ruff

Ringling Museum shows its value | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader

Ringling Museum shows its value HeraldTribune.com Sarasota Florida Southwest Florida's Information Leader
Right in my backyard!

Park West Art Collectors Collaborate with DAI to Present “Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino” « The Official Blog of Park West Gallery

Park West Art Collectors Collaborate with DAI to Present “Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino” « The Official Blog of Park West Gallery
Very interesting combination!

The Place and Memory Project

What place has left it's mark on you?
Do you have memories of somewhere that you wish you could go back to, but cannot, because now it's gone?
Tomorrow, I'll let you know of one of my favorite places from the past...

Van Gogh Blog —

Van Gogh Blog — very cool!

Robert Storr: Most theory has little bearing on art | The Art Newspaer

Robert Storr: Most theory has little bearing on art The Art Newspaer - what do you think?

Alla Prima Friday!

Last week of Alla Prima classes. Study of wrought iron palm chair.

5 Historical Palettes: Constable, Goya, Delacroix, Cezanne, and Eakins

Many painters upon observing a fellow artist who displays a mastery of color believe they must have some "magic" color that has solved all their color challenges. This grasp of color usually comes from a deep knowledge of the colors they use and how they relate to the subject.

Over the years color palettes have varied, but they have remained simple and cohesive. As scientific knowledge expanded the colors available, most painters maintained a variety of a classic palette and experimented with others sometimes expanding their palette. The classic palette usually included a white, ochre, umber, red oxide, black, brilliant yellow, brilliant red, bright blue and brilliant rose.

Many historical palettes were relatively limited in the number of colors, and relied on hues that were easily intermixable and compatible. For most artists a basic, classic palette is a great start. After establishing a working knowledge with these colors, one can go on to experiment with others to compliment their work.

Here are the historical palettes of five artists throughout the ages. (Click on the name of the artist for more information.)

John Constable                                                                                                           

English, 1776 - 1837

* lead white

* yellow ochre

* umber

* red earth

* emerald green

* ultramarine blue

* Prussian blue
* black

Francisco Jose de Goya                                

Spanish, 1746 - 1828

* lead white

* Naples yellow

* yellow ochre

* brown ochre

* light red

* vermilion
* burnt sienna
* crimson lake
* cobalt blue
* raw umber
* burnt umber
* ivory black
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Art Twitter Group

Great group, fellow artists should look at the wonderful peole here!
Art Twitter Group

How Ruff Got His Wiggle Back

I've begun to illustrage the pages for our book to benefit Florida Boxer Rescue. When Ruff was picked up from the shelter who took him in, he was in pretty bad shape, thus the name "Ruff." He was very dehydrated and malnourished. This picture reflects the state he was in. Stay tuned to watch how he evolves to a diamond in the "Ruff!"

Alla Prima Friday!

Great afternoon of painting!

"Fishbowl with Ginger"

Amor Fati

by Katha Pollitt

The Mind-Body Problem) --

Everywhere I look I see my fate.
In the subway. In a stone.
On the curb where people wait for the bus in the rain.
In a cloud. In a glass of wine.

When I go for a walk in the park it's a sycamore leaf.
At the office, a dull pencil.
In the window of Woolworth's my fate looks back at me
through the shrewd eyes of a dusty parakeet.

Scrap of newspaper, dime in a handful of change,
down what busy street do you hurry this morning,
an overcoat among overcoats,

with a train to catch, a datebook full of appointments?
If I called you by my name would you turn around
or vanish round the corner,
leaving a faint odor of orange-flower water,
tobacco, twilight, snow?

"How Ruff Got his Wiggle Back!"

I've recently started a project with Lori Johannesen to create a children's book to benefit the Florida Boxer Rescue. Lori is developing the text and I will be doing the illustration. Below are some pencil sketches of our main characters. The story will focus on the recovery of Ruff in his foster home after being rescued. His "fur" brother and sister are Brutus and Twinkie.

"Sampson" hits the web!

I recently saw a listing for a great blog "Art for the Animals" in Art Calendar. I sent in my painting of Sampson that I donated at the Boxer Bash to raise funds for their organization. He was posted today...check it out!

Alla Prima Friday! Three 45 Minute Paintings

                                                                                         

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, from American Public Media

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, from American Public Media
A weekly comment on the ongoing political battle in Washington from a man who summarizes it plain and simple.

Paris At Night - The Picture Show Blog : NPR

Paris At Night - The Picture Show Blog : NPR
Paris always rescues me!

A Dozen Social Media Applications

A Dozen Social Media Applications How do you use Twitter?

Alla Prima Snapping Turtle / "The Wild Swans at Coole"

The Wild Swans At Coole
by William Butler Yeats

The trees are in their autumn beauty,
The woodlands paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky;
Upon the brimming water among the stones
Are nine-and-fifty swans.
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