by Lindsay Morris, eHow Editor
First stop hobby store, next stop... the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Maybe you're no Van Gogh, but it can't hurt trying! Get out the paint set and brush-stroke your way to happiness and potential fortune primed with the following advice.
Selecting a palette is easy when you take into consideration what type of paint you will use on it and how sturdy or disposable you will need it to be. The days of old Read More
Learn how to choose oil paints in this free instructional video art lesson on oil painting. Read More
Learn how to choose paint brushes to paint with oils in this free instructional video art lesson on oil painting. Read More
Let’s face it, painting is work. Sure, you want the job to end up looking good, but you also want it to be as painless and as inexpensive as possible. One way to make sure Read More
Glimpse at the history of canvas and acquire basic information on what types of canvas supplies are available and what they can be used for. Consider ways to buy canvas for Read More
Having an organized paint palette is an essential part of the oil painting process. Having your paints laid out on the palette correctly, cleaning up properly and salvaging Read More
Learn how to prepare your canvas when painting with acrylic paint in this free video art lesson. Read More
Learn how to prepare your paper and board for watercolor painting from our expert in this free video art lesson Read More
Once you've decided to paint with oil you will need to properly prepare your canvas. Omit this phase of your oil painting and you may find yourself regretting it when you Read More
Start the mural painting process by making a rough sketch. Learn how to paint a wall mural with art lessons from this free video. Read More
Using newspaper to remove paint from a canvas and the effect it creates in your painting; learn this and more in this free online art lesson about painting on video taught Read More
Create beautiful paintings with watercolor paints using the expert advice in this free video art lesson on watercolors. Read More
Learn how to paint a still life with oils in this free instructional video art lesson on oil painting. Read More
Pastel paintings need color unity. Learn how to unify the colors in your pastel paintings in this free video. Read More
The ancient Greeks and Egyptians developed encaustic, or wax painting, by using colored pigments mixed with beeswax. Modern methods of wax painting include using a domestic Read More
With proper care and cleaning, a good paintbrush can last for years. But the key to getting the longest lives out of your brushes is to maintain them impeccably after each Read More
Need help with your acrylic painting? Our expert is here to teach about highlights and shadows in this free art lesson video clip on painting with acrylics. Read More
What dry brushing is and the proper consistency for the paint to be adding using this painting technique; learn this and more in this free online art lesson about painting Read More
Learn how to paint on glass with acrylic paints in this free how-to video art lesson. Read More
If you want to create a unique home decor, you can paint custom pictures and designs on rocks. It's not only a way to get the whole family involved in a craft project, but Read More
Getting rich selling paintings is a hard challenge for any artist. But with time, patience and effort, it can be accomplished. Read More
There are a variety of venues to consider when selling your art, whether paintings, photography or sculpture. Many come with a price and some with a lot of time. Have art Read More
The role of selling art in a gallery is often labeled by the title "Art Dealer." While there are no specific qualifications that mandate the knowledge, skills or abilities Read More
If you want to make a living with a representation of the visual and of beauty, then you will need to combine the practical side of being a business with the ability to Read More
There are many artists vying for attention, so selling your paintings can be challenging, but you must get your name out there to develop your career as an artist. Start Read More
Determining what to charge for painting a mural should be different for each mural you paint, based on the difficulty of the design and the size and shape of the wall on Read More
If you would like to make money from your artwork or would like to share your work in a smaller form, then you may want to start making art postcards. You can sell your Read More
No one drawn to art ever steps to the canvas with dollar signs in their eyes. It is their passion and their creations come from whatever muses lurk in their souls. Read More
Pricing art to sell can be somewhat subjective in nature. A piece of art's value depends on a number of factors, one of the most important being the buyer's personal taste. Read More
The best way to sell your art is by networking and building your visibility in your area of the country. With the Internet you can even go a step farther and gain clients Read More
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