by Lisa Langer | Feb 27, 2015 | Tips
Facebook has become a way of life, and it’s become an inexpensive and great way of promoting yourself and business. Even though social networking may seem complex, once you get the hang of it, you can make an update or post a picture in a few short minutes....
by Deanna Weinholtz | Feb 26, 2015 | Guest Posts, Tips
I have been working on a very exciting new idea for my upcoming solo show “Northern Reflections”. My painting of “Paradise” has had many requests for giclées, which I always declined to do. The original painting is done with iridescent paint and I felt it just...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 24, 2015 | Tips
As an artist it’s important to promote yourself. Even though you can leave it up to a gallery to help promote you, a better way to become more successful is to cross-promote. As a gallery, we can say there is definitely a difference in success between an artist...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 20, 2015 | News
River Art Gallery and Gifts is located in the historic old Evening News building. Even though being located in such a historic building is great it’s not a typical storefront building, with display windows. Most pedestrians pass by our building and not even...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 19, 2015 | Tips
There are many benefits in buying from local artists. Here are our Top 5 Reasons to buy from local artists, such as from our River Gallery Members. It’s Familiar – Many artists create work based on their location. Painters may paint local scenes,...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 17, 2015 | Framing & Hanging Art, Tips
When you purchase a painting, or giclée print, from a gallery or frame shop chances are they will have a hanging wire on the back. If you are not used to hanging frames with wire, we found some videos that will help guide you on hanging your artwork. To give you a...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 11, 2015 | Tips
As artists we are always getting dirty with paint or other substances. Here are some helpful tips and videos, with tips on how to remove paint and such from your hands and clothes without harsh chemicals. How To Remove Oil Based Paint From Your Hands/Brushes...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 9, 2015 | Reviews, Tips
Have you ever wanted to sample a specific color, for reference, to use in a painting or artwork, or while out shopping? The Adobe Color CC app may interest you then. Here’s my review for it. Product: Adobe Color CC Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod...
by Lisa Langer | Feb 6, 2015 | Framing & Hanging Art, Tips
Would you like to know the basics on how to repair a rip in an oil painting? We found a DYI video for some simple techniques, by eHow (Jocelyne Canestrelli). If you don’t feel comfortable with repairing a damaged piece yourself, please stop by Partners in...
