tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69104134836876220672024-03-27T19:05:52.458-07:00James Hill ArtworkJames Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-47983595190543295482024-03-27T19:05:00.000-07:002024-03-27T19:05:07.386-07:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> How to sell ART - Step by Step</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; 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--tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Making money quickly through art requires creativity, strategy, and leveraging multiple platforms to reach your audience. Here's a consolidated approach:</p><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Digital Art and Commissions:</span></p></li><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Online Platforms:</span> Use social media and digital marketplaces like Instagram, Etsy, and DeviantArt to showcase and sell your work.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; 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font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameschristopherhill/">https://www.instagram.com/jameschristopherhill/</a></span></span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ececec; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></li><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Commission Work:</span> Offer custom artwork or commissions through your social media platforms or websites like Fiverr and ArtStation.
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.artstation.com/jameshillartwork">https://www.artstation.com/jameshillartwork</a></div></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; text-align: center;"><br /></li></ul><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Print-on-Demand Services:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">Utilize print-on-demand services like Redbubble, Society6, or Teespring to sell your art on a variety of products (t-shirts, mugs, posters) without needing to handle inventory.</li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;"><br /></span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Stock Photography and Illustrations:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">If you create digital art or photography, platforms like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or Getty Images allow you to sell your work as stock images.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Teaching and Workshops:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">Leverage your expertise by offering online courses or workshops through platforms like Skillshare, Udemy, or even through your own website.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; 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font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Crowdfunding and Patronage:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">Platforms like Patreon or Ko-fi allow fans to support your work directly through donations or subscriptions in exchange for exclusive content or perks.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Art Prints and Original Works:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">Sell prints or original pieces of your art directly from your own website or through art fairs and galleries.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Merchandising:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">Create and sell merchandise based on your artwork. This could include anything from enamel pins to notebooks.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li></ul></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Digital Assets and NFTs:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;">If you're comfortable navigating the cryptocurrency space, creating and selling Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) of your art can be lucrative, though it's important to understand the market and environmental concerns.</li></ul></li></ol><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Strategies for Success:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Build a Brand:</span> Consistently share your work and engage with your audience to build a recognizable brand.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Quality and Uniqueness:</span> Ensure your art stands out in quality and originality to attract buyers.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Market Research:</span> Understand your target audience and price your art accordingly.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Network:</span> Connect with other artists and potential customers through social media, art forums, and in-person events.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Leverage Trends:</span> Stay informed about what's popular in the art world and on social media to tap into current trends.</li></ul><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Important Considerations:</span></p><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Patience and Persistence:</span> While some of these methods can result in quick sales, building a sustainable income from art often takes time.</li></ul><div><span style="color: #ececec; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdynZaNh7d8EJjfF1HkMj1EvSivlkLL-wMjOPZBD41XZt-MXSsaYjn9nDfYQPTEfCUoJOwVa2T85_XZ6QeLDIRJDayqTsKAPPLtiriQaLbbWIJ73qaWlzes944irSB2ET8Zw1XzUVQLyg8RN_swbEujyWHOthysObsPyDhOnDycZZRIcbrWNHTeLyIXYs/s2250/The%20Tempest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="2250" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdynZaNh7d8EJjfF1HkMj1EvSivlkLL-wMjOPZBD41XZt-MXSsaYjn9nDfYQPTEfCUoJOwVa2T85_XZ6QeLDIRJDayqTsKAPPLtiriQaLbbWIJ73qaWlzes944irSB2ET8Zw1XzUVQLyg8RN_swbEujyWHOthysObsPyDhOnDycZZRIcbrWNHTeLyIXYs/w493-h262/The%20Tempest.jpg" width="493" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"TEMPEST" - 10 FOOT X 6 FOOT OIL PAINTING - $25,000.00<br />(PRINTS & POD Products available for purchase. </td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><ul style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Diversify:</span> Don’t rely on a single income stream; explore multiple avenues to increase your chances of success.</li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><br /></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: 1.25em;">Legalities:</span> Be aware of copyright laws and tax implications related to selling art and digital products.</li></ul><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #212121; border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ececec; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Remember, the key to success in the art world is not just talent, but also perseverance, marketing, and business savvy, but most of all, just be yourself when meeting prospective buyers as eventually, they become you friends! That's the beautiful thing about art, it's about making friendships! :) </p>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-84189192175388874202023-08-12T07:59:00.006-07:002023-08-12T08:20:37.160-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KAK6CCFQU60VPNjNnAMJfgXFHLejbt84nxZejQytcATrM3xoGFPeKsCVfrQfxieXq2rKqKutSN2a16Wzh6_h3xkc3FdKsSpZ55XbjPowxJv5rwICU_DFKfy1_2-8HUDAb21VVdLKpVHrZEPkq-pyaF35uaClk0ROTsGWbR7p04d0xIozYGWdRK9FzSI/s1040/Polyphemos2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="1040" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KAK6CCFQU60VPNjNnAMJfgXFHLejbt84nxZejQytcATrM3xoGFPeKsCVfrQfxieXq2rKqKutSN2a16Wzh6_h3xkc3FdKsSpZ55XbjPowxJv5rwICU_DFKfy1_2-8HUDAb21VVdLKpVHrZEPkq-pyaF35uaClk0ROTsGWbR7p04d0xIozYGWdRK9FzSI/w487-h224/Polyphemos2.jpg" width="487" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Polyphemos2" by Thomas J. Durham</span></i></p><p>For ANY inspiring Artist for either Fine Art Traditional or I wanted to take the time to introduce my Best Friend - Thomas Durham, who is one of the most talented and driven artists in the world today creating incredible, award-winning, Sculptures and prints from his sketches from the live model. He creates work that is reminiscent of the great masters like Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin. Here is a video tutorial of how to sculpt the Human head. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Some of the multitude of incredible works by Tom....</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2cvkJXBOrAUSemjMKoC15mhiXE4tHJqUA8c0v4Yup898vW6eJ3b2UHm383fwPAhQtMiAHxZY6_VxLifsBiJ6di4cs9YDVzA_5BbOjRzkduak-vsZK-iGb8WetCFS8YFK48IGttiEGONh9aQgVTFvjGglAkWWbJRX4uNfIMMezg_PX1lf2pNqCw7y6o4/s1008/Bernstein2.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2cvkJXBOrAUSemjMKoC15mhiXE4tHJqUA8c0v4Yup898vW6eJ3b2UHm383fwPAhQtMiAHxZY6_VxLifsBiJ6di4cs9YDVzA_5BbOjRzkduak-vsZK-iGb8WetCFS8YFK48IGttiEGONh9aQgVTFvjGglAkWWbJRX4uNfIMMezg_PX1lf2pNqCw7y6o4/s320/Bernstein2.5.jpg" width="233" /></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>"Leonard Bernstein" </i></div><i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zLW3imTM1J9CSE7ftFaWewqObNk2wmIATORvRXByK2I1uppmqZBQf68eDhF82X8Odr8G4pFDP7MPxc8ql_HqjinYWrohCw4jtl5tvGlKWglOp--fl3pHWvG_v6heK9pObBBSE7npSz1vbXqyMcu4DTakERjdjmPK-sw4OT0cyCxKMngjxXR0r9Do5kU/s504/sisyphisf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="452" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zLW3imTM1J9CSE7ftFaWewqObNk2wmIATORvRXByK2I1uppmqZBQf68eDhF82X8Odr8G4pFDP7MPxc8ql_HqjinYWrohCw4jtl5tvGlKWglOp--fl3pHWvG_v6heK9pObBBSE7npSz1vbXqyMcu4DTakERjdjmPK-sw4OT0cyCxKMngjxXR0r9Do5kU/s320/sisyphisf.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"The Myth of Sisyphus" </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgju5ixemp2VWbMxrMqI-Joimu5ZOXbaaU3EgsCeG3wzgTDUSIXZ9yncq0qCxM3J10WU3UqEIf6SxHkS879-IlCLbzfNwkgJCFGz6lVj1Av42mnLt2vnjQGqg9Jm_s9dSSRYDcTGohrM9Keeuc52BeSyG-_X5KvHBpT8G6DrZp_-N-ry66ybcF_QowHKMY/s769/christ%20group4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="769" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgju5ixemp2VWbMxrMqI-Joimu5ZOXbaaU3EgsCeG3wzgTDUSIXZ9yncq0qCxM3J10WU3UqEIf6SxHkS879-IlCLbzfNwkgJCFGz6lVj1Av42mnLt2vnjQGqg9Jm_s9dSSRYDcTGohrM9Keeuc52BeSyG-_X5KvHBpT8G6DrZp_-N-ry66ybcF_QowHKMY/s320/christ%20group4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Christ with Child"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXphTtI2rlVeGV8vnsGowubGY9-FBmd8mROmUDZNLF3KKwHphloK26e1XoUSjYictgq6VPVqHlt6RlTeckA2L5CjHriRTDRsBcouXhmP734ghiPJYpEx-4aNvj2jz7mtFr4kSKcgIm5Lb-TLbHQ4dRd5DxcXFWQkee5hwRmbN4gbNkAyDMVI3iUwg-i4/s720/grimke3%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="461" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXphTtI2rlVeGV8vnsGowubGY9-FBmd8mROmUDZNLF3KKwHphloK26e1XoUSjYictgq6VPVqHlt6RlTeckA2L5CjHriRTDRsBcouXhmP734ghiPJYpEx-4aNvj2jz7mtFr4kSKcgIm5Lb-TLbHQ4dRd5DxcXFWQkee5hwRmbN4gbNkAyDMVI3iUwg-i4/s320/grimke3%20copy.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Angelina"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy44-hfgEYyqJcYFwEWX7hh6wy_6ysW5gaKnOGfeIlqQm-E6m50SoVJVJ4j2J1KbFkcT5yqeJgPBXRfIqL1QjgwRmEzmszPjpp8-yGZlQTWCwennkLhuqLfs4-tESyg4X7F9o_j5yRq2KEichDJS8mGxcQPsjGALEV5UNIBIIbuWdpoJ_8g32SyA8kAkg/s652/jeffferson%20group3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JPD_iAtIrpP1ubIPdJY4P3GOUuoFB9GO6QRctTh64ryWISKIvwPQ2gXuzAi5P-US-mo9yTrP30ryKpzxx1hi4aggGbVKflNHI_yWtxkS-jXs6Bra7esszC72DLLvIY0IYdPLawacfAOCWzSAMakMauo539yvtc5wojsrwbRemfrLYzk4FMjy_32kSbc/s1008/G%20Mahler%206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="792" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JPD_iAtIrpP1ubIPdJY4P3GOUuoFB9GO6QRctTh64ryWISKIvwPQ2gXuzAi5P-US-mo9yTrP30ryKpzxx1hi4aggGbVKflNHI_yWtxkS-jXs6Bra7esszC72DLLvIY0IYdPLawacfAOCWzSAMakMauo539yvtc5wojsrwbRemfrLYzk4FMjy_32kSbc/s320/G%20Mahler%206.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Gustav Mahler" </div><p>Tom's art website is <a href="https://tomdurhamsculpture.com/">https://tomdurhamsculpture.com/</a></p><p>Here is the video training for free! </p><p><a href="https://video.academyart.edu/media/Sculpting+the+Human+Head+in+Clay+with+Thomas+Durham/1_vc16897r/198411563">https://video.academyart.edu/media/Sculpting+the+Human+Head+in+Clay+with+Thomas+Durham/1_vc16897r/198411563</a></p><p>Apparently there are other videos from other artists on this site, so that is neat. </p><p>If you want to learn more about Fine Art Sculpting and Figure Drawing from great masters around the world. Here are Two sites I HIGHLY recommend! </p><p><a href="https://www.PROKO.com">https://www.PROKO.com</a></p><p>and</p><p><a href="https://www.PJARTWORKS.com">https://www.PJARTWORKS.com</a></p>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-73914625836201062682023-06-12T01:39:00.005-07:002023-06-12T01:39:33.265-07:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><i> THE FAMILY CEMETERY </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: times; font-size: x-small;"><i>BY</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i>JAMES CHRISTOPHER HILL</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><i>JUNE 11TH, 2023</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxSIki7vazGK4amWu740hrQ30NonqO9qWtwBRrQDTkHNCGeQrivNqn2B2eg6nSQZKA4t5IG_7-J0wQV7k6cIO09hVYgDuMF-bwKEOTFTfwUDIBrss6aRfca4DndG5H38eMnkZkgHQYK-veU2nRLnxgacP7EXf4YTVRG1SjhglP1bf6BasIQCfqwCk_/s750/The%20Family%20Plot%20SM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxSIki7vazGK4amWu740hrQ30NonqO9qWtwBRrQDTkHNCGeQrivNqn2B2eg6nSQZKA4t5IG_7-J0wQV7k6cIO09hVYgDuMF-bwKEOTFTfwUDIBrss6aRfca4DndG5H38eMnkZkgHQYK-veU2nRLnxgacP7EXf4YTVRG1SjhglP1bf6BasIQCfqwCk_/w461-h461/The%20Family%20Plot%20SM.png" width="461" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><i>IMAGES CREATED BY JAMES CHRISTOPHER HILL</i></span></div><p></p><p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>As I approached the vicinity of my family's ancient graveyard, a sense of reverence and curiosity washed over me. The path leading to the cemetery had become rugged and untamed, with nature's relentless grip reclaiming the land. Tall grasses, wildflowers, and moss-covered stones obscured the way, making it feel as though I was entering a forgotten realm.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>The graveyard itself was nestled beside a majestic oak tree, whose gnarled branches reached out as if to guard the sacred ground. The tree's immense size and age were evident in its weathered bark, etched with the passage of countless seasons. Its presence exuded a timeless aura, as if it had stood witness to the lives and stories of generations past.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>As I stepped closer, the ground beneath my feet changed texture, becoming uneven and occasionally sinking slightly, revealing the remnants of ancient graves. These grave markers, weathered and worn by the passage of time, stood as silent sentinels of the past. Some were mere fragments of what they once were, while others still bore faded inscriptions that hinted at the names and dates of those who had long since departed.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>The graveyard had fallen into a state of abandonment, with nature asserting its dominance over the man-made structures. Crumbling stone walls surrounded the perimeter, their mortar weakened by the relentless march of time. Amongst the overgrowth, broken and toppled tombstones lay scattered, their epitaphs obscured by moss and ivy, making it difficult to discern the identities of those laid to rest.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>As I walked amidst the graves, a profound sense of connection and gratitude overwhelmed me. These were the final resting places of my ancestors, the custodians of the stories and heritage that had shaped my existence. It was humbling to consider the lives they had led, their triumphs and sorrows, their joys and struggles, all now silent and intertwined with the earth.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>Amidst the faded memories and crumbling remnants, the old oak tree stood as a steadfast reminder of the passage of time. It symbolized the resilience of life, its roots deeply entwined with the ancestral memories beneath the ground. The breeze rustled through the leaves, as if whispering ancestral secrets and carrying echoes of forgotten tales.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>As I left the ancient graveyard, I carried with me a profound appreciation for the lives that came before mine. The overgrown paths and fallen tombstones served as a reminder of the impermanence of human existence, urging me to cherish the present and honor the legacies of those who had gone before me. This profound thought came to mind today, on my day of Birth Fifty Seven years ago, June the Eleventh, Nineteen Hundred and Sixty Six.</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>What have you done today?</i></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; text-align: right; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: #ffa400;"><i>James Christopher Hill</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZgvxTTUxB0kCKuLtAFZermFFdKJDluuO9qJoCcXHzRmACS8nhWjYgYgfKEWhz-FU2EhmY42-J0vPKoF2lswGaahMVugPnp4Rd9C_hXQhrBmOKV4-mHSv8UaqcxpyjsJiRs7fBqYOrTBU7mmSpTtz_fd9sxmCkh2Q7sB5D0mbt99QQZPf7j6ZNRSW/s750/The%20Family%20Plot%20Complex%20SM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZgvxTTUxB0kCKuLtAFZermFFdKJDluuO9qJoCcXHzRmACS8nhWjYgYgfKEWhz-FU2EhmY42-J0vPKoF2lswGaahMVugPnp4Rd9C_hXQhrBmOKV4-mHSv8UaqcxpyjsJiRs7fBqYOrTBU7mmSpTtz_fd9sxmCkh2Q7sB5D0mbt99QQZPf7j6ZNRSW/w435-h435/The%20Family%20Plot%20Complex%20SM.png" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><i>IMAGES CREATED BY JAMES CHRISTOPHER HILL</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-3236004586590073372023-06-04T21:58:00.011-07:002023-06-04T22:23:54.442-07:00The Purposeful exclusion of Older-More Experienced Artists in New Art Shows<p><br /></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kNM-9-r-h_0VZB4cAmdf-o4fTJ-iUWwLOpHV2lIixc1jRfkDkPOztez2MM0KjUxldWz3Wy74-EJngq8AabWEHaA9jfvsx0GJyamnLSWoKnj_hOsSrYlhXg8KPc-N1OtEnahVQUQFAeHp0UpRB7fjA0NYL83j6lrQzfpfpt8qPDwXG0cIzhXC6H9H/s1344/James_Hill_Artwork_older_very_thin_handsome_male_artist_with_si_08dffa06-c3eb-4b77-90a6-25fd8f0dbd5b.png" style="line-height: 107%;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kNM-9-r-h_0VZB4cAmdf-o4fTJ-iUWwLOpHV2lIixc1jRfkDkPOztez2MM0KjUxldWz3Wy74-EJngq8AabWEHaA9jfvsx0GJyamnLSWoKnj_hOsSrYlhXg8KPc-N1OtEnahVQUQFAeHp0UpRB7fjA0NYL83j6lrQzfpfpt8qPDwXG0cIzhXC6H9H/w501-h333/James_Hill_Artwork_older_very_thin_handsome_male_artist_with_si_08dffa06-c3eb-4b77-90a6-25fd8f0dbd5b.png" /></a><br /></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">"Sorry gentlemen, but this is for the younger "cooler" generation of artists,</span></i></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">we just think you too old (after 50) to be with US...</span></i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">but thank you for laying all the groundwork in this city!"</span></i></div></i></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #c55a11; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"><span style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;">Bridging the Generation Gap in the Art World</span><o:p style="font-size: 22pt; line-height: 107%;"></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-large;">Fostering Inclusivity Among Younger and <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-large;">The More Experienced Artists</span><span style="color: #843c0c; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Artistic communities have long been renowned for their ability to inspire and unite individuals from various backgrounds and generations. However, in recent times, a growing concern has emerged regarding the deliberate exclusion of more experienced artists by their younger counterparts. This trend has raised questions about the dynamics within art communities and the need for greater inclusivity to ensure a diverse and vibrant artistic ecosystem. In this article, we delve into the motivations behind this perceived exclusion and explore potential ways to bridge the generation gap, fostering collaboration and understanding among artists of all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">The Shift in Artistic Paradigms<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It is important to acknowledge that the art world, like any other field, is subject to shifts in
perspectives and priorities over time. Younger artists, often labeled as "emerging," are more likely to challenge existing norms and experiment with new artistic mediums, styles, and approaches. This natural inclination for exploration and innovation can inadvertently create a sense of separation from older, more established artists who may be associated with more traditional or classical artistic practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Perceived Advantages of Youth<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">One possible reason for younger artists deliberately excluding their more experienced peers could be
the perception that age equates to a lack of relevance. As younger artists strive to carve out their space in the art community, they may believe that older artists have already enjoyed their heyday, and therefore, their contributions may not align with the emerging artistic trends. This inclination towards novelty and freshness can lead to a disregard for the wisdom and experience accumulated by older artists over the years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Power Dynamics and Scarcity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Art communities are not exempt from power dynamics, which can influence the interactions between artists of different generations. Younger artists, fueled by a desire for recognition and limited opportunities, may view the presence of more experienced artists as a threat to their own visibility and opportunities for success. This scarcity mentality can result in a competitive environment where exclusionary behaviors prevail, unintentionally sidelining those who have spent decades honing their craft.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Building Bridges and Fostering Collaboration:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Encouraging Dialogue:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 58.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Facilitating open and
constructive conversations between younger and more experienced artists can
help bridge the generational divide. Art organizations, galleries, and
community spaces can arrange panel discussions, workshops, and mentorship
programs to foster understanding and mutual respect among artists of different
ages.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Celebrating
diversity: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 58.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 58.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Recognizing
that artistic expression is multifaceted and encompasses various styles,
mediums, and perspectives is vital for creating an inclusive environment.
Emphasizing the value of diverse artistic voices encourages artists of all ages
to</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">appreciate
each other's work and promotes a sense of unity within the community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Collaboration and
mentorship opportunities: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 58.5pt; tab-stops: 58.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Actively encouraging intergenerational
collaborations can prove mutually beneficial for both younger and more
experienced artists. Pairing artists from different generations for joint
projects or mentorship programs fosters knowledge exchange, fosters innovative
ideas, and cultivates a sense of camaraderie among artists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Curatorship and
exhibition curation:</span><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 58.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Curators play a crucial role in shaping the artistic
landscape. By actively seeking out and including artists of all ages in
exhibitions and shows, curators can challenge the notion of exclusion and
encourage diverse representation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #c55a11; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #C55A11; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent2; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Conclusion:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The deliberate exclusion of more experienced artists by their younger counterparts poses a challenge and ultimately a real threat to the inclusivity and unity that art communities have strived over the many years to achieve. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is essential for artists, art organizations, curators, and community leaders to address this issue by fostering dialogue, promoting collaboration, and celebrating the diversity of artistic expression. By embracing the unique strengths and perspectives of artists from all generations, we can ensure the longevity and vitality of the art community for years to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-84030387731807509092023-05-30T20:23:00.005-07:002023-05-30T21:20:22.485-07:00Mastering Figure Drawing: Tips for Creating Better Artworks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusW5DyiHvk3Ob2US8AqyN5v6HZ2rI01wcwh8utuwXrv7dRkbv4kWbvTRl7bkl-nmyJdgCaoEk1AaEVd-gk4GJDY7RFx5aOGye9w2XXL4gmDSRtgfCZK2Eel_e_JTOftZz3lUmrdAB7Ms9tSn0yxmFY4ooOXK3gcOEHW-tifQQOOljPgqHFQsDCMnJ/s2700/nude71622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusW5DyiHvk3Ob2US8AqyN5v6HZ2rI01wcwh8utuwXrv7dRkbv4kWbvTRl7bkl-nmyJdgCaoEk1AaEVd-gk4GJDY7RFx5aOGye9w2XXL4gmDSRtgfCZK2Eel_e_JTOftZz3lUmrdAB7Ms9tSn0yxmFY4ooOXK3gcOEHW-tifQQOOljPgqHFQsDCMnJ/s320/nude71622.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #444444; font-family: Calibri;">Introduction:
Figure drawing is a fundamental aspect of art that allows artists to capture the human form and convey emotions, movements, and stories. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, improving your figure drawing skills is a continuous journey of observation, practice, and experimentation. In this blog, we'll explore some essential tips and techniques to help you create better figure drawings that showcase depth, proportion, and expression.</span></span></li></ul><span style="background-color: #444444; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>Study Anatomy:</span></span><br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Understanding the underlying anatomy of the human body is crucial for accurate figure drawing. Invest time in studying skeletal structure, muscle groups, and how they interact. Familiarize yourself with the major landmarks of the body such as the spine, joints, and ribcage. This knowledge will enhance your ability to represent the human figure convincingly, even when stylized or in dynamic poses.</span></span></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Gesture Drawing:</span></span></span></h2><div><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjIqlaFl0iEARYyIvAd5JJ2EJt9LerhnxGj28W5P5Vw4NmDQX12DTPFxsllmaTOFNRtTuq3htv5uzc9fhUKOjj-qtk6BRCB_oOB2eAC50_0205jBhSU3l15Uwli2fN0OUKNVL0X50v8ni12QxvWnPMdEKFztpEe4UUrkKdLgwotU3OmT4qKXlbPsi/s2581/20210106_191303.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2581" data-original-width="2102" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjIqlaFl0iEARYyIvAd5JJ2EJt9LerhnxGj28W5P5Vw4NmDQX12DTPFxsllmaTOFNRtTuq3htv5uzc9fhUKOjj-qtk6BRCB_oOB2eAC50_0205jBhSU3l15Uwli2fN0OUKNVL0X50v8ni12QxvWnPMdEKFztpEe4UUrkKdLgwotU3OmT4qKXlbPsi/s320/20210106_191303.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeqcg5Nl4wXBAJ2ao_wn9Vj0vEI0CpZw8_gCHBQTzppy65exigxseBxUEYc9Ep_32XiCQZt4ncFRjZ79dtKI5jmC4Z3usR0GjSr9wdmbiAOhJDCiTwZubmuiDpFNScjYdVFh1-dS5Jn73I4T2w-LeKIYspdK5Jfgm_Th5yLCCEPGpfVmq0UYFJthi/s2827/20210106_191321.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2827" data-original-width="1967" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeqcg5Nl4wXBAJ2ao_wn9Vj0vEI0CpZw8_gCHBQTzppy65exigxseBxUEYc9Ep_32XiCQZt4ncFRjZ79dtKI5jmC4Z3usR0GjSr9wdmbiAOhJDCiTwZubmuiDpFNScjYdVFh1-dS5Jn73I4T2w-LeKIYspdK5Jfgm_Th5yLCCEPGpfVmq0UYFJthi/w254-h365/20210106_191321.jpg" width="254" /></a></div></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: white; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: #444444; font-family: Calibri;">Gesture drawing involves capturing the essence and movement of a figure in quick, loose strokes. Practice capturing the gesture of a pose before focusing on details. Observe the overall flow of the body, its weight distribution, and the implied lines of action. Gesture drawing trains your eye to see the underlying energy and dynamics, helping you create more lively and expressive figure drawings.</span></span></li></ul><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Proportions and Measurement:
</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #444444; font-size: large;">Proportions are essential for achieving realistic figure drawings. Use techniques like comparative measurement to establish accurate relationships between body parts. For instance, you can compare the length of a figure's head to the rest of the body or use the head as a unit of measurement for other body parts. Remember that proportions can vary depending on the style and purpose of your artwork, so develop a strong foundation and then experiment with intentional deviations.</span><span style="background-color: #444444; font-size: medium;">
</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Foreshortening and Perspective:
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGaxhvLZJLpnk6DwdFIwgEoJRSBHP5v-C0LgH9uh4YbfXd49jpU-ReMCIjPtUxuYcyZVgpakMn0wDGJ4XtoUEZqV--QW6ZVjU_tQGRp320o9mwmu1818CzOc5Sv8DJLUsHMINsaZeWmhoGtKwVM5IlpsnB1Qxqu7SzwpLEvrDiVsLHvGlY4ZkmbM6/s3854/ForeShortened2.jpg" style="background-color: #444444; font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3854" data-original-width="2799" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGaxhvLZJLpnk6DwdFIwgEoJRSBHP5v-C0LgH9uh4YbfXd49jpU-ReMCIjPtUxuYcyZVgpakMn0wDGJ4XtoUEZqV--QW6ZVjU_tQGRp320o9mwmu1818CzOc5Sv8DJLUsHMINsaZeWmhoGtKwVM5IlpsnB1Qxqu7SzwpLEvrDiVsLHvGlY4ZkmbM6/w356-h490/ForeShortened2.jpg" width="356" /></a></li></ul></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #444444; font-family: Calibri; white-space: pre-wrap;">Foreshortening occurs when body parts appear shorter or distorted due to their angle in relation to the viewer. Mastering foreshortening adds depth and dimension to your figure drawings. Study perspective principles and how they affect the human form. Practice drawing figures from various angles, incorporating foreshortening to create a sense of depth and realism.
</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #444444;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #444444;">Value and Shading</span></div></span></span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjRD-12px-v1qdyTjz4xbsLKwUsoGXXng2jn5M2mNLOGhKHuo3wVJgX4hs6O4pUuK_YQgEOahEr4YXHZ4-BJlUrJtrUa3eG7VgS4DQEKGzOd9kk-qWXo0VfRaw_IlHyDslqUAP8u_y3wBcWKanxReDtIJ-UyO8NawUsN5OSnskPSZ9pL9PT5G6D1T/s3000/20200813_222536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjRD-12px-v1qdyTjz4xbsLKwUsoGXXng2jn5M2mNLOGhKHuo3wVJgX4hs6O4pUuK_YQgEOahEr4YXHZ4-BJlUrJtrUa3eG7VgS4DQEKGzOd9kk-qWXo0VfRaw_IlHyDslqUAP8u_y3wBcWKanxReDtIJ-UyO8NawUsN5OSnskPSZ9pL9PT5G6D1T/w377-h283/20200813_222536.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #444444; font-size: large;">Understanding light and shadow is crucial for giving form and volume to your figure drawings. Study how light interacts with different surfaces and learn to depict highlights, mid-tones, and shadows. Experiment with various shading techniques, such as hatching, cross-hatching, and blending, to create depth and convey three-dimensionality in your artwork.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-size: large;">Continuous Practice</span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;">Improvement in figure drawing comes through consistent practice. Set aside dedicated time for regular drawing sessions. Experiment with different poses, body types, and gestures to expand your repertoire. Consider joining life drawing classes or hiring models to practice observation skills and develop your artistic style.
</span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-size: large;">Seek Critique and Feedback:</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Sharing your work with fellow artists or joining art communities can provide valuable feedback and constructive criticism. Engage in discussions, attend workshops, and seek mentorship from experienced artists who can guide you in improving your figure drawing skills. Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth and refinement.</span></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #444444;">Conclusion</span></span></li><ul></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeF3IN9NJsNA0Z-KnNaSAT_RMiMKQFW_gEqP-jsJ_DKyreZwSDiKnePxSUAYn7_mJ6_1dsVqfIw6rguBR1Dosn2DjJ3p7Epyhh8Lwy7xKqzxtvfb0rtLGepjqIX4VbgaUFiAz6AvpEWoEduwx_WafdzY-rcnu4Oir8_ykTDP6FD0NWPHBA4r-sftKl/s1920/Polish_20220208_111847065.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeF3IN9NJsNA0Z-KnNaSAT_RMiMKQFW_gEqP-jsJ_DKyreZwSDiKnePxSUAYn7_mJ6_1dsVqfIw6rguBR1Dosn2DjJ3p7Epyhh8Lwy7xKqzxtvfb0rtLGepjqIX4VbgaUFiAz6AvpEWoEduwx_WafdzY-rcnu4Oir8_ykTDP6FD0NWPHBA4r-sftKl/s320/Polish_20220208_111847065.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #444444; font-family: Calibri;">Creating better figure drawings requires a combination of knowledge, observation, and practice. By studying anatomy, mastering gesture drawing, understanding proportions, and experimenting with foreshortening and shading techniques, you can breathe life into your artwork. Remember to continually challenge yourself, seek feedback, and enjoy the process of artistic growth. With time and dedication, you'll develop a unique style and confidently express your artistic vision through captivating figure drawings.</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #444654; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #d1d5db; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><span style="background-color: #444654; color: #d1d5db; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: #444654; color: #d1d5db; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #444654; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #d1d5db; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></p>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-46745124785926244802023-01-22T16:40:00.000-08:002023-01-22T16:40:05.674-08:00Whatever happened to James Christopher Hill and his art?!<p> Yes, It's me, James Christopher Hill. I honestly wish I had a cooler, easy to remember name than one of the most overused names in the Western Hemisphere. It used to be almost amusing whenever I went to a crowded location like a mall. Sometimes, a woman would scream out "Chris! COME HERE NOW!" - I would always turn and see if she might have been trying to get my attention but it would be a stranger scolding her child that walked away from her. But I digress. </p><p>For the past 3.5 years, life has been really, really hard on me. The details are personal, but let's just say that I struggle each day to make it through. I'm not ashamed to admit that I've been suffering major depression and anxiety for 5 years. I almost came out of it in 2019 and then the bottom dropped out on September 6th, 2019. Since then, I've been worse off. Then Covid hit, Made it through that nightmare so far, but I still take precautions. Then comes right after Covid, the invasion of Ukraine thanks to "Puken", Gas prices skyrocket because oil companies can charge whatever they want. I honestly don't know how the rich owners of oil companies, especially the King and Prince of Saudi Arabia being worth 1.4 Trillion dollars (yep, that's right) and call themselves good Muslims. Meanwhile about 2 billion people in the world don't have access to clean water, food, health and shelter homelessness in America has skyrocketed which is horrible along with all of the other horrible atrocities that are happening between gun violence, mistreatment of people seeking political asylum and racism is out of control. What makes this horrible even more is that it's the year 2023 - I thought we had evolved as a population, but I guess not. Then we have the media basically giving everyone that sells something that people need a reason to raise prices due to media starting the rumor which became true overnight - "Inflation" which much of it is caused by rising gas prices while the oil companies are making record profits while sitting on enough oil to practically give away. Of course, the "Federal Reserve" raising rates right after Covid after lowing rates to near zero for many years causing home prices to skyrocket and if you can't get a home, you have to rent at insane prices which is almost criminal. Basically, there are many nightmares happening on a continuous basis. </p><p>I guess, in a way, as I seem to have a sixth sense, I sensed darkness coming for the world for many years.Let's just say it hard for me to smile during times like this as I'm empathic and hate to see so many suffer. I guess that's why I started right after September 11th, 2001 to create bright, vivid art with a highly saturated color palette. Many of my now friends that started out as customers fell in love with my art because of the way it made them feel. I had a mission suddenly, to create highly saturated in color art to an almost surreal, abstract depiction of our world. Everything I created was vivid and bright. If it was a city that I painted, the cities where Utopian in nature as I LOVE architecture, especially Art Deco, Futurist to Cutting Edge, Zero Carbon footprint cities that create their own power naturally with no fossil fuels as well as generate clean water by filtering out toxic water and cleaning our oceans using natural plants and it can be done easily enough. Self sustaining cities became another "mission" of mine so I could introduce a hopeful vision of the future. 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I still believe in the future, but greed must be obliterated and love in its place. Sounds like a pipe dream but we could be that easily enough. There has to be a way. People are terrified of A.I. but that might be the answer in disguise. We start though, by working on ourselves which is something I've been personally working very hard at since 2019. Some progress has been made over time for which I'm proud of. I do have a large new body of artwork to unleash. I have also spent the last three years unlearning bad sketching habits and learning from the masters good sketching habits especially with the human figure. Many are on my website under Figure NSFW. <br /><br />So, I've been here, I'm still working on art, but just honing my skills. Finally, I had to finish a major commissioned peace (one that took years off of my life and more than that). Long story there and tune in later for more details and to see the painting. </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I love you all and miss you, but life has been hard for me mentally as it's been for many out there. If you see someone struggling with Depression and Anxiety, be there for them, hold them, love them, and do NOT tell them to snap out of it. You don't know until you've been there. You can't imagine the strength it takes to persevere! I hope none of you reading this ever have to feel the way I do. 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<br />James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-55727560696211710452016-02-02T23:18:00.003-08:002016-02-02T23:18:55.732-08:00Over the past 2 years, I've slowly been studying advanced mathematical equations and formulas along with Sacred Geometry. The two go hand in hand and Lately, I've been learning musical notes and music theory. It's unbelievable the intricate mathematical formulas that are needed to make perfect harmony. Studying the 12 sided Chord range is mind blowing including the diminishing 7th and the Flattened 5th chords and how music is tied to architecture, to astronomy, to chemistry and science and of course religion. The tempo, the pace, the minors and the majors I'm still learning but this is helping me better understand the human and crate better paintings. <br />
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I'm reading 3 books, Quadrivium, Sciencia, and Designa. - they are loaded with increadible factual data that clearly demonstrates that the humans of old are just as smart or smarter today than the average person. I've never liked math, but if you remember the question every kid asks...."When will we ever use math or need history?" Everyday it seem now.<br />
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<br />James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-81213250457285462882015-11-25T11:03:00.000-08:002016-04-03T14:09:48.571-07:00 <span data-offset-key="5hfo-0-0"><span data-text="true">I have a question. I did raise all of my original art 1.25% in September 15th, which, I will not budge on. Why, they are my children. Some are better paintings than others technically, some are better because they are made with extreme passion, (well, all of my children (paintings) were crafted with passion) - that's a given with a good artist that has given their life, blood and soul to their craft. Some are created in flashes of lightning when the lightning strikes, I know to move and jump at the chance and paint. Most if not all artists compare themselves with other artists just like I used to. I stopped because I realized one day that I'm a very good artist, maybe a great one, but after boasting those words, I'm still VERY humbled by the artists, younger and older than me that can draw and paint circles around me in figure, in painting, in landscapes, etc. I'm not the worst, I'm not the best. There are many artists that look up to my work and I look up to many artists works. There are various levels an artists finds themselves at in and throughout their lives. Many thousands of people have praised my work and loved what they saw but my work comes from has been blessed by the great creator who deserves the praise, I know that. My work has been called the best work they have ever seen and been moved by even though they have seen live, throughout various museums in the world the greatest paintings in history. A Hindu scholar and Doctorate once called my work the perfect combination of the Sublime and the Profane (meaning the best of both worlds; the profane is here, Earth, the Sublime are the heavens Shiva presides over in their faith). My art has been know to actually calm and sedate extreme cases of anxiety and other mental illnesses, some very serious. I don't compare myself or my work to anyone anymore. I'm done with competitions, I now look up to my contemporary masters and they me plenty of challenges for me to strive for, to strive for superior excellence in figure painting, clothing (yes, folds are hard), hands, feet, metal reflections, you name it. They are the mentors I look up to and they are legion (a lot), Tom Durham (<span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://www.tomdurhamsculpture.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">www.TomDurhamSculpture.com</span></a></span>), <a href="http://www.pjartworks.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">www..pjartworks.com</span></a> (Patrick Jones), Proko (free really cool tutorials) you tube! - Tom Wood (<a href="http://www.tomwoodfantasyart.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">www.TomWoodFantasyArt.com</span></a>), Alex Nino, then there are the technical masters - Syd Mead, Joe Johnston (new Star Wars art director who did IV, V and VI) with the late, great Ralph McQuarrie, for whom, without his paintings, we would have never had Star Wars, Daniel Simon, Ryan Church, (all the incredible new comic artists that kick serious ass, Tom Fleming, Boris and Julie Vallejo, H. R. Giger, John Berkey, The late GREAT FRANK FRAZETTA (<a href="http://.frazettagirls.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">www.FrazettaGirls.com</span></a>), Edward Reed - <a href="http://www.edwardreed.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">http://www.edwardreed.com/welcome.html</span></a>, Dru Blair (Serious Realism to the maximum) - youtube - or google "This is not a photograph"....and more. Those words being said, these modern artist that live today and many more along with the great masters of the past five centuries, give me something to forever strive for. No artist is really the "best", there is no competition, there is only levels to strive for to become better and better. Most people give up feeling their work has to be "perfect" thanks to today's "competitive" world, when they should be focusing on practice, practice, practice and losing fear for they are creating work no one else in the entire universe can duplicate. There are no "judgements", only art, art that moves a soul, art that strives to make others think, relax, be reminded of magic and awe of creation and destruction, the wonders of the universe. I will say it's important, very important to practice the rules of art, then, and really only then, make your own rules. There is not such thing as perfection in art, only your heart, and your soul, which I will not sell, and hence I will not sell for a "discount" for my one of a kind in the entire universe or multi-verses, nine dimensions known now to modern physicists, probably more coming, quantum lives and theories, M-Theory, String Theory, etc. So if you are blessed enough to have one of my original paintings, take care of them, they will probably pay for your grandchild's house and land one day. I still know everyone in my head who has one and I am currently making an official provenance of records of who has what painting or series of paintings. All of this long winded speech said, I do sell prints, giclee's necklaces that I can give a discount on for they are reproductions, so, since there is a "Black Friday", anyone want to recommend an offer I can give they would like? I listen to people and their ideas for we artists, believe it or not, don't know everything. I am booked for the next several months on various commissions, so if you want an original creation, book cover, logo design, let me know so I can put your request and official down-payment and schedule of completion on my whiteboard. BTW, I do offer flexible lay-away plans for original art and all one has to do is lay down a percentage of a painting and it becomes a "held" piece until paid in full and they can own an original James Christopher Hill painting. </span></span>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-556003057392044192015-11-24T20:05:00.004-08:002015-11-24T20:05:34.525-08:00Now is your one and only chance to purchase one of the newest style and very limited highest quality art books in the world - They are limited to only 500 Signed and Numbered books of 120 of the Worlds BEST top Sci-fi/Fantasy Illustrators. 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<span style="color: cyan;"><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></span>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-44495913521000295502015-11-12T01:17:00.002-08:002015-11-12T01:32:46.128-08:00In case all of you are wondering where are my latest paintings, here's
what's been happening. There is an old saying "Time to go back to to
drawing board". It means if something is not working the way you want,
try again, re-invent, learn, make mistakes, keep going back to the
drawing board over and over until you get it right. Over the past six
months, I've decided to focus my energies on perfecting and honing my
skills as an artist to another whole new level of quality and detail.
All of my life, especially when I was a kid, I used to draw in extreme
details when I was 10, 11, 12, etc. I like accuracy but I got
frustrated when I couldn't achieve quality work like I was first seeing
by artists like Chris Foss, Joe Johnston, Roger Dean and Ralph
McQuarrie. I would try with colored pencils, (fail, pastels, fail,
markers, fail). I would use any and all drafting templates
architectural, electrical, standard, etc and I had no idea about
different grades of lead graphite from 6H to 6B range. I just took a
no. 2 pencil and pushed it to the limits I knew. I tried acrylic and
oil painting and got frustrated because what I saw in my head was NOT
what came out on paper. I would draw over and over, paint over and over
until I got something I was proud of. In High School in my junior
year, I finally took an art class only to be told that me and another
great artist, Edward Reed who sat across from me and became my best
friend, "there was nothing they could teach us as we were more talented"
than the teacher. It was a bit frustrating and the only thing that
kept me sane was my friend Ed to "compete" with in a friendly "throw
down the gauntlet style. We used to joke with each other after doing a
carefully hand-drawn portrait, "Top that dude!", which of course we
strived to do. We did good, especially with portraits but we were bored,
we had reached a wall, a limit of what could be achieved. Without the
proper teachers and influences to guide us, to push us to the next
levels, we got stuck. Luckily Ed found airbrushing and started to learn
from some of the world's leading airbrush artists and I discovered H.R.
Giger and Syd Mead around the same time. No one told us the path to
choose, we had to blaze our own. There were gateways to Hell we were
forced to go through due to unforeseen circumstances and we persevered,
but like a good Battleship like the Galactica, we took a heavy beating
from the world of reality. Wrong place, wrong time, wrong influences.
That's why I don't want to hear from the younger crowd today any
excuses of why they can't achieve greatness. They have access to
amazing teachers online, the web, the Gnomon School training, cool
software and drawing boards (Wacom), and amazing programs both free and
powerful or established, costly but effective programs that allow a
person that has a home computer to do anything now. They have no
excuses except they can pull the lazy card. You get what you put into
it. You work hard to create great work and you stay humble so you can
always learn from others and keep and open mind to listen to what the
masters can teach you every day! So, here I am at 49, I've made a good
career as a fairly accomplished artist. Guess what, I'm going back to
the drawing board everyday to relearn the basics, the proper geometrics
and mathematical formulas for not good but great drawing and sketching
that will translate better to better, more high quality master works. In
other words, I'm re-practicing and re-training my brain and my hands to
learn better ways of creating the images I want and have wanted to
create since I was a child and finally we have the ability, knowledge,
experience and wherewithal to do so; to execute not good, but great
pieces of art that will stop even more people in their tracks to say
around the world "Have you seen this guy's work!?!!?" It's not an ego
thing, it really isn't, it's personal, it's a challenge that was given
to me and I accepted it when I was 10. It's now time to start "proving"
it like never before. So, like Master Yoda would say, I have to
unlearn what I've learned and learn the better ways, the correct ways
that are the slightest nuance people see without knowing it in my works.
It's what separates the good from the great. I will never be the
"best artist in the world" - There is no such thing. There have been
the trail-blazers in the past from DaVinci to Frazetta to the modern
masters. I want to create work like they do with figures, with animals.
I want to paint more like the quality and precision of Syd Mead, Ralph
McQuarrie, Daniel Simon and Stephen Martinaire' and the raw passion and
vibrancy of John Pitre and John Berkey. Finally if I can add the
haunting mystery of Beksinski and H.R. Giger and combine that with the
sheer raw talent of Frank Frazetta; I might have something I'm so proud
of that I can go to my creator with like a child ready to show their
parents - "Mom, Dad, Look what I made for you!". I love my work, the
quality, the passion, the beauty but there can be so much more to create
that's in my mind's eye. I've learned more in the past two months
concerning the mass connection of music, mathematics, art and sacred
geometry that I ever had before reading tons of books and while I
continue to "re-learn" how to paint a human being like a master, there
will be no rest for me. It's time to awaken the Sleeper and Rise from
the ashes of Brimstone like a Phoenix and play Daedalus as Icarus flew
too high. We can not be like Prometheus. We have to craw before we
walk and we have to walk before we can dance. So I'm back to learning
new and better techniques that ever before!<br />
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Soon, I'll start working on the fine art Oil painting. - <span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://www.jameshillgallery.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">www.JamesHillGallery.com</span></a></span>James Christopher Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02205533992459742670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910413483687622067.post-14554950686858348782015-11-02T20:21:00.001-08:002015-11-02T20:29:33.659-08:00Forget paying huge money for Art College now, you have ALL you need right before you!<div class="_5pbx userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="js_2">
Lately
in the past two years, a lot of friends and fans ask me about if their
child should attend art college. Most of the time, I generally get to
meet some very, very talented young kids ages 10-14 on average when
their parents stop by my various booths at various comic conventions
that really have the desire to be a better artists.<br />
<br />
Well, we live in a
completely different world than I grew up with in 1970's and 80's.
There was not real internet, no online videos or really in-depth
training for a good price from various famous and extremely talented
fine artists that are in the illustration field, the computer animation
field and of course the comic book industry. In the past 40 years of my
life as I've seen art unfold each year, I am more and more and more
amazed at the skill level these young kids are demonstrating. At the
same time, I get stunned when these young kids and young adults say,
they need help, bored, they need teachers, etc.<br />
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Sorry colleges and art
schools, but the wheels have turned as of the past 10 years and the
rules are changing. 17 years ago, I graduated from one of the most
prestigious art colleges in the world with honors. Various major
companies like Disney, ILM and Interplay along with Pixar, etc. were all
choosing me and my work to actually interview me. I was interviewed by
Disney several times either for being an animator or a background
painter. I even made the top 4 choices for Animation Boot Camp where
they select the best possible candidates. I decided then and there that
character animation really wasn't my "bag" and my good friend Peter
Choe was one of the candidates and he had character animation and figure
drawing down. He's an amazing artist that blew me away with his, what
seems so easy for him, amazing talent, when I met him in college. He
deserved to go, not me. He did. I, however, like creating worlds,
environments, life, so background painting and matte painting really,
really appealed to me along with concept and industrial design. I still
do create worlds and only now I'm starting to add in people as I've
learned architectural perspective drawing and painting, environmental
painting, various starships and gadgets along with mythological elements
in my paintings that tell a story. I also love Conceptual Design and
Painting! I am only now (in the past few years) adding the final layer
of the paintings, people. People that look good in the painting and not
"disjointed", average or the same as everyone else. That's really hard
for me and a real challenge. The levels of knowledge a true master
must have starts from Anatomy, physiology, philosophy, gesture, motion,
line(very important), form, value and mathematical theory, sacred
geometry and accurate perspective to a final believable and stunning
composition with using various numerical calculations focusing on the
Fibonacci sequence, golden mean, rules of 3, etc. The hundreds of years
of learned knowledge and practice and skill can now be amazingly
condensed in just several years apparently, as I marvel at the modern
sci-fi/fantasy illustrators that bless Illuxcon. These are the modern
masters. My inspirations are Frank Frazetta, Boris and Julie Valejo,
Giger, Syd Mead, John Berkey, Jeffery Jones (CJ), Joe Johnston, Ralph
McQuarie, Donato Giancola, Patrick Jones, Tom Fleming, Tom Wood and my
great friend Tom Durham along with the new modern masters of digital and
traditional painting techniques that would blow the masters away
combined with numerous other amazing and show stopping artists that I
discover every day and am humbled by their stunning work. It's the bar
I'm trying hard to achieve.<br />
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Here's the problem as I get to the
point of my ramble of the greats and what inspired me as a child and
inspires me now. The artist Brom wrote a great article a couple of years ago that would
probably piss off a lot of art colleges now, but the truth has to be
told. When I add up the cost of going to art college after giving up a
$50,000 a year (average sum and conservative estimate) job during the
early 90's to attend Ringling, after graduating, I had spent an
estimated $350,000 from 1994 - 1998 as a conservative cost analysis,
i.e. a penny saved is a penny earned. That was 17 years ago. Now a
good art college like Ringling cost about $37,000 a year to attend from
what I heard from several friends who have attended lately. When you
take into account living expenses, food, etc, books, lab fees, tools of
the trade you are studying, you will have probably spent about $200,000
just for college alone to become an artist and get a job.<br />
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Many years
ago, Art College was essential for so many beside the rare exceptions of
gifted geniuses, but they still had a master to teach them the skills
and hone them to become great artists. A young person now that
graduates from Art College faces a very uncertain future as digital
technology and serious competition from all angles along with so many
artists not following ethical pricing and guidelines and demanding what
they are worth and working for pennies on the dollar or gladly giving up
their rights to a creation they made in a corporate "logo" contest or
doing work for $10 an hour when one used to be paid $90-$100 an hour
back in the 80's! Bottom line, the competition is bloody and fierce.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying any young person can't make it
successfully, I'm just saying the rules have changed since the 70's and
80's and no one is wanting to pay an artist what they are really worth
as they think it's "fun" and easy when it's one of the most challenging
and soul-wrenching journeys one could make in their lifetime. We
artists are called to be artists, we really don't have a choice. No we
can easily get a job as a computer programmer, doctor, lawyer and pay
the same amount for college and make great money, but it's not in our
programming and our soul.<br />
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So what's the solution!?!? Simple, I
tell young people and their parents now; if the kids are
self-disciplined, willing to learn each day, take constructive criticism
ONLY when they ask for it, and want to grow and become better along
with a driving fire and passion that God gives us; as we can not ignore
any more than a Shaman can ignore their calling. It's in our soul and
blood. We HAVE to be an artist for a reason. The real trick of life is
finding out why?!? Another trick to bypass expensive schools that
leave kids in huge debt and launched into a formidable world of amazing
competition from every angle along with luck, fate, destiny, life; is
and has been laid right before our eyes now. Opportunities I never knew
when I drew and sketched from 5 years on....growing up in an artistic
town, but still a rather repressed and remote region isolated from real
artistic mastery, Kids now can and do have access to incredible,
unbelievable resources from every angle to exponentially accelerate the
learning curve that we, during the 70's on never had before.<br />
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Here's the
bottom line, unless you or your parents are well off, forget art
college, as if you want to be a successful artist, take business and
time management along with financial management courses instead. Get a
degree in that and then go make art, music, etc. Mick Jagger has a
Masters Degree in Financial and Business Management. He is one of the
reasons the Rolling Stones (all members, David Bowie and other friends
are so rich). He taught them financial marketing and planning. They
made their music, but they were mindful of the money that it takes to
become financially and solid successful millionaires for the rest of
their lives.<br />
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Artists can do the same. Now kids have access just by
clicking you-tube and getting literally thousands, possibly millions of
online tutorials, videos and more from generous and very gifted masters
willing to share their learned secrets for a penny on the dollar for the
knowledge. Here are some of the the greatest resources for learning -
The Digital Academy, The Gnomon Workshop $500 a year for full access to
all of their thousands of hours of learning from industry professionals
directly, Ponko - <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.proko.com%2Ffigure-drawing-fundamentals-course%2F&h=xAQF0Ghp6AQGesvPB5pQFTLiCMJsZ3sjh2IHNCtcuOID9nQ&enc=AZMoSeQ-hVRGLaPPFfgylmbyGPuRGU5GxncmAMcvsKhEsO459xGWKw-OXJiKvWq_28HykUVe7R0mmt2JhcItLXcLs83iy9E7UAjt_r063u_k7EygcDRxLOMOIkTC2W4-IzQDrwbZR6PMwb-yt9Ij-Lb5bQL_Nl3N2Y5aT8eS0MtV2Ti6aSokmEvBiQwr-_X-9C4&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.proko.com/figure-drawing-fundamentals-course/</a>, Feng Zhu, <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FLinda.com%2F&h=uAQHAK7UXAQFKbfK95RoyKbNcWIaZKcHq5jHWWbqB6n5veg&enc=AZPglcGWVF7IDr_BCDWGr435fV2719GcY6hOgb_dFee9Wkpt3csxUAszAH2-3UIOYgDj1XdM8iHFr-f6LyaUYC1i3toE5t-oL1hGyHSjvBoO5wRFgK8zTDZ4j3c-razmCFkrj8I4s6kaVZQOxvnN1HOWaZ6Endr9l9HO52O5hYWdFNlMB56EYihl9qgP7QtRiQE&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda.com.</a>
We never had this resource before! Books, DVD training, Libraries with
Dvd's you can check out that teach from the basics to advanced
knowledge. When I hear an excuse from a younger person of they don't
have any way to learn, etc. I immediately tell them to take heart, save
their money and just watch the videos and learn by watching the masters
demonstrate live how they do their magic! <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pjartworks.com%2F&h=cAQHePBWeAQFagXqXHnqGevW49d4raxtfwLyvN7dctPvp6g&enc=AZMfaMBGh29zia5aQYXrdrGxTXWK7TcNFR6l3Cw7jBb1c6rrMsOWOe32ZyCkeHGoQbTga7fBvNudolFtFIUut6lsiEOm5gz0be7LoR47sy9iRKl8yA3oXx3JSQ3VLCEB8az6YpVdwEl8YpMBrbtRbpcnGSKs_ZA92PiVXkHjQua_3qqGMTBoSQrAiNcNZwaKYsc&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pjartworks.com</a>
is another great master named Patrick Jones that can teach you far
more. Then there are training (how to) dvd's from Tom Fleming, Donata
Giancola, Syd Mead, and many, many more. This is a whole lot cheaper
than art college sorry to say, but it's the way to go, but ONLY if you
have the drive, passion, fire and calling to be an artist. Only then
you will succeed, but now, there is NO reason you can't learn more each
day and become a master even at an early age of 10 years old! I see 16
year old that can paint and draw circles around successful artists but
be mindful to listen and learn from the older masters for they have the
lifetime of knowledge to teach you more. Learn Art History, (Libraries -
yes, REAL art books and read, read, read). Always sketch, build your
visual vocabulary and rather than play video games, give yourself an
hour each day to learn by watching a great online or purchased video.
All the information you need is out their for the taking now! Finally,
don't be intimidated to ask and show an artist you look up to to
critique and give you pointers. True artists love to talk and share
their skills and their knowledge with all. It's a true compliment!
Now, go forth, change the world!</div>
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I want to discuss this incredible new book series created and written by Hollywood Producer and Writer Joel Eisenberg. The book is called The Chronicles of Ara: Creation - and you can find it here for sale at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Ara-Creation-Joel-Eisenberg/dp/0986195332/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446113285&sr=8-1&keywords=joel+eisenberg" target="_blank"><span style="color: cyan;">http://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Ara-Creation-Joel-Eisenberg/dp/0986195332/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446113285&sr=8-1&keywords=joel+eisenberg. </span></a><br />
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About the Author</h3>
Joel Eisenberg has been interested in the mechanics behind
artistic creation, an ongoing theme of the <i>Chronicles of Ara</i> series,
since he penned the non-fiction How to Survive a Day Job in 2004.
Interviewing 70+ professional creatives, including celebrities from
several artistic industries, he credits his “mentor in a box” tome with
hastening the realization of his dad’s inspiring words from forty years
ago. Writing a novel with similar objectives, much less a series, has
been on his bucket list since. Professionally, Joel has worked primarily
in the movie and television industries as a writer and producer. The
film he is most proud of, April Showers, which he executive produced,
was based on the Columbine school shooting tragedy. He is a former
Special Education teacher and supports school safety causes. Joel lives
with the only woman in the world who could put up with him, his wife,
Lorie, and their rescue dog (repeating a not-so-subtle message there),
Koko, in Los Angeles, California. Stephen Hillard grew up in Bossier
City, Louisiana, and Grand Junction, Colorado. He graduated from
Colorado State University, and also earned a degree in Philosophy at
Columbia University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of
Colorado. Before settling into his current career as a private equity
entrepreneur, Steve was a teacher at Rikers Island Prison, a welder, a
carpenter, and a practicing litigation attorney. He is the founder of
Council Tree Investors, a private equity fund involved in the
entertainment and telecom industries. Steve has also been an active
philanthropist, focusing primarily on higher education, as well as
at-risk Latino and indigenous youth, at the Escuela Tlatelolco in
Denver, Colorado. In 2011, Steve published Mirkwood: A Novel About JRR
Tolkien, which sparked international controversy, became an Amazon Best
Seller, received a national prize and was subsequently published
world-wide in Spanish by Grupo Planeta. In addition to collaborative
efforts with his partner, Joel Eisenberg, on the Chronicles of Ara,
Steve is developing other projects. These include an untitled prequel to
Mirkwood; Farway Canyon, a retro-horror graphic novel about radiation,
blobs, and (of course) Cold War zombies, and KNOLL, a novel about JFK,
Carlos Marcello, Elvis, the NSA, and Edward Snowden. He resides with his
wife, Sharmaine, in San Antonio, Texas. Joel and Steve can be
contacted directly through their author page,
<span style="color: cyan;">www.eisenbergandhillard.com</span>.<br />
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Recently as of Saturday on Variety News, this book has been optioned for a new pilot series of 8 hours for prime-time viewing on a major television network. (I'd read the books first for there are more coming, 2 are already completed along with Perdition).....Both are available through Amazon via limited edition hard cover book, paperback or kindle. It is an amazing read and I highly recommend this book to anyone of loved Dan Brown's books such as <i>The Davinci Code</i> or <i>Angels and Demons</i> starring Tom Hanks; or even better and more "cerebral" Umberto Eco's - The <i>Name of the Rose </i>(now a major motion picture starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater) or <i>Foucault's Pendulum</i>. <br />
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A must buy for anyone who loves mystery, secret codes, thriller adventures.<br />
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