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A Piece of Art Where To Start
Where To Start: A blog about the different places to start when buying art. The most important thing is knowing what you are looking for. That sounds obvious, but it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of an art show and forget that. It is easy to think that you will […]
7 Tips For Choosing The Right Tree Wall Art
Today I will share with you 7 things to look for when choosing a tree wall art. If you pay close attention to these 7 things, you will make the right choice in no time. In order to choose the right tree wall art, you need to make sure it is sturdy and well-built. This […]
Having a Funeral? Don’t Forget These Things
The death of a loved one can be quite an emotional time. Despite the fact that you might be dealing with the funeral arrangements and seeing to the needs of your other loved ones, there are still a number of things that you will want to keep in mind. Funeral preparation is a trying time […]
Artist Portfolio
This blog was created to showcase the works of an illustrator, designer, and artist. It is not only a portfolio but also a blog where I will talk about my different experiences as an artist. I will try to talk about the different kinds of jobs that a person in this industry might face, the […]
4 Common Mistakes When Designing An Album Cover
“I’m a photographer and a designer, but this is the first time I’ve ever designed an album cover. How do I know what makes an album cover interesting or ‘not-gettable’? Good question! Here are some tips to avoid your album cover looking unprofessional and too easy to steal. You should never use clip art on […]
12 Tips for Framing Large Pieces of Artwork
Hanging oversized wall art is not a do-it-yourself project. The piece must be custom framed to support the weight of the artwork and preserve it. 12 Tips for Framing Large Pieces of Artwork: A blog outlining the specifics of framing large art. You can also use these tips to determine if you want to hire […]
Three Things You Need to Know Before Buying Art
Hi, I’m Olivia. I am the owner of Love Art Gallery, a Toronto art gallery with a focus on helping clients find affordable works from contemporary artists. As an art advisor I have helped hundreds of people find affordable, great art for their homes and offices. I also blog about buying artwork and getting the […]
Some of us are unschooled; others are self-taught. All of us have something to teach.
My parents taught me this much: anyone can teach, and everyone has something to teach. That we’re all teachers and students is the secret to human advancement; that we’re all learners is the secret to human understanding. When I was very young my parents said, “Go to school. Learn.” So I went to school—I learned. […]
How To Write A Phrase In Shorthand
The basic principle is that there are a limited number of ways to write any letter or group of letters. I’ve found that picturing the sound that the letters make is a great way to remember the shorthand for a letter or group of letters. Towards that end, I’ve created some pictures for you to […]
How To Tell If An Art Piece Is Authentic
What if you could look at an artwork and know for sure whether it was real or fake? It’s not a new question, but a group of students at Umeå Institute of Design in Sweden is working to find an answer. Titled “How to Tell If An Artpiece is Authentic”, the project consists of a […]
Can ‘ t Find An Angel to Fund Your Business? Here’s How To Find Venture Capital On Your Own
Banks, angel investors, venture capitalists, friends and family are all forms of external financing that can be tapped to fund your business idea. But what if you don’t have money, i.e. can’t find an angel to fund your business? Don’t worry, there is a way around this issue. It’s called bootstrap financing. The first step […]
Why Cherry Blossom’s Mean so Much to You
There is something about cherry blossom trees that makes people feel a certain way. It could be the colors, the flowers, or just the way the tree looks, but there is something about it that makes us want to gaze at them and want to be around them. As you walk through this new trend […]