Art Nata Shemshur
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How Do I Photograph My Artwork?
Taking beautiful photographs of your art sometimes feels harder than actually creating it. If you do not know what you are doing, then your photos will frequently turn out too bright, dull, warm, cool or glary (like the photos below of a recent painting). In this post, I walk you through my process for taking…
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White irises symbolize, oil painting
White irises symbolize purity, new beginnings, compassion, faith, hope and optimism, wisdom and change.When we see white, it reminds us of the exciting possibilities that lie ahead of us. This subliminal reminder that new beginnings are guaranteed inspires confidence when life is unpredictable. White is like a blank canvas waiting for us to fill it…
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What is my art about? Am I creating or just imitating?
How does refusing to consume someone else’s creativity help you find yourself? We all understand that creativity is part of culture. Each artist, musician, sculptor or designer brings something new to the world where we live. But does culture give something back? Can music, painting, architecture around us help us to be more creative? Of…
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Great Books for Every Business: Business Basics.
Take a short list of some of the best books for business owners. These books provide an opportunity to learn new strategies and best practices that you can apply to your business. Every business is different, so you can pick and choose the tips and tricks from each to help you with a specific strategy,…
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How to get rid of the fear of a white canvas?
At some point, most artists have experienced the discomfort of staring at a blank canvas, unable to start painting. What is the cause of this procrastination and avoidance in beginning a new artwork and how can it be overcome? Often, the cause is fear. Fear is an emotional reaction to danger or a perceived threat,…
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Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays, I would like to take a moment and thank all the subscribers of my blog. I appreciate each of you. All of you give me inspiration and ideas for my blog. I hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy and happiness. Stay safe if you are in an area where a…
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Gift Cards Holiday by Art Shemshur
Don’t know what to give? Give the gift of art this holiday season with an Art Semshur studio gift card. Let them choose an artwork they love with a Gift Card.Select your value, personalize it with a message, and email it to them or download and print it yourself.Gift Cards are available in denominations from…
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Give digital life to your art. What is blockchain certification, crypto art, and why should you care?
Welcome to the new standard of authenticity, provenance, and art asset management for artists and arts institutions. In 2009, blockchain technology was brought into the world by a man about whom we know very little – Satoshi Nakomoto. A presumed Japanese citizen he is the famed inventor of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency. A by-product of this…
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7 a few do’s and don’ts of commissioning an artwork
One of the common ways to make money as an artist is by working on commissions for others. But what are commissions in art, rules, prices, contracts, etc? Let’s find out! Commissions in the art are the act of requesting an artist’s service for the creation of an artwork by private individuals, government or business.…
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How to Hang Your Artwork
57 IS AN IMPORTANT NUMBERHow you hang your artwork can make a huge difference. The gallery standard is for the center of the piece to be at eye level: 57 inches. No matter the size of the piece or the wall, this will feel right because it matches average height. How to Hang A Painting…
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