How to Get Into Surface Design & Art Licensing as a Fine Artist

Want to build a thriving and lucrative career as an artist? Tired of spending all your time promoting new collections only to make a few sales here and there? You might just LOVE the model of art licensing! In this post, you’ll learn what art licensing and surface design is, why it’s such a successful model for artists who want to grow, and what you need to do to break into the industry.

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Acrylic Sun Painting Tutorial

In this acrylic painting tutorial, I’ll be teaching you how to paint an acrylic sun using abstract painting techniques. This bright and vibrant sun painting will bring a pop of color and positive energy to your space. Gather your favorite materials, get comfy, and put on your favorite sunny playlist for this fun acrylic painting tutorial!

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Acrylic Underpainting Techniques

When you think of acrylic underpainting, you typically think of oil paintings and the old masters. But what about modern abstract paintings? Do they need an underpainting? In this post, I’ll share how I use underpainting for my signature colorful fine art so you can decide whether or not you want to experiment with underpainting in your own work!

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How to make gold paint

Many new artists wonder how to make gold paint. But when it comes to metallics, there’s really no straightforward wait to mix the paint from scratch like you would when you mix acrylics to make a new hue. The truth is, mixing acrylic paint is never going to get you as much sparkle as if you purchase a manufactured metallic art supply. Read on for my favorite metallic supplies!

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How to Start a 100 Day Project

Creating fine art is one of my favorite parts of my career as a professional artist, and it’s always so fun to share my techniques with hobbyists and artists who are looking to add a little fun and color to their lives. Whether you’re here because you want a fun acrylic canvas craft to try over the weekend or you want to elevate your abstract painting style, I hope these ideas will inspire you! 

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Acrylic Painting Ideas

Creating fine art is one of my favorite parts of my career as a professional artist, and it’s always so fun to share my techniques with hobbyists and artists who are looking to add a little fun and color to their lives. Whether you’re here because you want a fun acrylic canvas craft to try over the weekend or you want to elevate your abstract painting style, I hope these ideas will inspire you! 

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How to Use Painting as a Form of Self-Care

In this cozy blog post, I want to talk about how to use painting as a form of self-care. As an artist, painting has always been my happy place. But you don’t have to be a professional artist to benefit from this art form. I like to approach it like a painting meditation. You don’t have to create your art for anyone but you. You can use it to calm your mind, get into the flow, and just breathe. 

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