by Lisa Langer | May 5, 2015 | Tips
Anyone who has ever walked down a paint brush aisle knows there are a gazillion paint brushes to choose from. Whether you are a beginner or just curious about what brushes to use for what, we found some quick videos that may be helpful. Which Brush to Choose...
by Lisa Langer | Apr 6, 2015 | Tips
Feeling unproductive or creatively blocked? Here’s a great video we found, by ASAP Science, that may help get you back on track.
by Lisa Langer | Mar 27, 2015 | Framing & Hanging Art, Tips
There are some things to keep in mind when cleaning the glass, in a framed piece of artwork or photograph. Before you start, you must determine if it is regular glass or if it is plexi-glass. Plexi needs to be cleaned with a non-abrasive and ammonia-free cleaner....
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 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...
by Lisa Langer | Jan 26, 2015 | Framing & Hanging Art, Tips
An essential part of displaying your work is making sure it hangs correctly. We recommend installing hanging hardware and using framing wire. You can read more about the various hardware in our blog post “Tips: Exhibit Hanging”. We found some helpful...
by Lisa Langer | Jan 23, 2015 | Tips
Admit it… Writing an artist statement is not your favorite thing, right? We understand, so we found some videos that may help. They are quick watches, and give lots of helpful tips to get you started on writing that master piece! 🙂 Video by Suzanne Smith...
by Lisa Langer | Jan 21, 2015 | Tips
As artists we’ve all been there. Don’t let a creative block get you down. Here are some videos we found that may help you break that block and get your gears turing again! 🙂 5 Tips for Breaking through Creative Block, by Video Creators (Scot Combs...
by Lisa Langer | Jan 1, 2015 | Tips
Would you like to learn how to make a quick and easy fabric roll for brushes or tools? We found a DYI video, by Nancy Mac, with some easy steps for you. The best part…. it doesn’t require sewing! If you know of any tips, tricks, or DYI videos for artists...
by Lisa Langer | Dec 29, 2014 | Framing & Hanging Art, Tips
As a gallery, we encourage our exhibitors to use proper hanging hardware for frames. This helps us protect your work during exhibits. Below you’ll find some tips on using different kinds of hardware, and what to stay away from. Recommended Unacceptable...
