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There are definitely pros and cons of having a gallery represent you. As an artist, seeing my artwork hanging on the walls of a nice gallery and being able to see and hear how people feel about or be inspired by my artwork is indeed a dream. However, many galleries need to take responsibility and cr...
...Married, and a mother of a 10 y.o. son. Her profile, first of all, is on Artfinder, among other places, but NOT on ALTAMIRA because of something to do with the acceptance of PayPal, which she may not have, or something like that. I encouraged her to put her stuff on here, and she said an emphatic...
The piece I entered was the most popular here on Altamira, called Melanin 1. Here are a few screenshots:
As you embark on your new career, it's important to remember that the art industry is competitive. Don't compare yourself to others and stay humble while staying motivated.
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The core of ink rhyme is to immerse yourself in the emotions and atmosphere and then deliver that energy to your paintings. There is an ancient saying ''paper is like a mirror that reflects who you are'', so don't worry too much about the actual ''technique'', follow your heart and let your emotion...
Our tastes are formed in a plethora of ways; sometimes through rejection, sometimes through embrace, and always through the environments in which we grow up. Accordingly, I will dive into the new environment born from the internet and social media next week. One no longer needs the influence of fami...
Buy art you love, make friends with artists, think deeply & broadly, and keep art world experts around for when you need a measure of sanity.
These expressions of misery and disappointment are cathartic for both the artist and the viewer. The artist finds an outlet for their angst, and the viewer discovers comradery. Both are motivated by the same things: the need to express something that transcends words, to find some measure of control...
