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Read MoreWalls That Unite- Giving Back
http://wallsthatunite.com/ Artist’s Opus loves when people promote art and give back to their families, the community and the world. This is why we have to mention thiswonderful charitable organization in the United States. Walls That Unite is Artware for Good’s latest endeavor. Combining art with education, children become global citizens while bringing social good to a whole other level. Art is truly a universal language. Those who donate will receive a fun package where your child 9or yourself) can design a tile that will be joined with other tiles that will eventually go on a wall in a developing country. So, where do the profits go? School books (countries like Rwanda are in desperate need) community centers and supplies are given to the local children. A Kit contains: KIT -oil pastels, -black market -schissors -pencil -paper cavases -glue stick -Parents-instructions how to engage your artist -talk about the charity your donation is going to -kids get to learn about a day in the life in one of the kids where the charity is. So when she wakes up at 5am and how she takes the chickens out , walks 40 minutes to get water for her family and then gets ready to go to school. -Photo and couple of questions about what your chores are Rwanda is a young country, many people over the age of twenty one lived through the genocide. Because of this, it is integral to help Rwanda raise their youth by giving them the educational tools that they deserve. The co-founders of Walls That Unite are indeed amazing. However, they cannot do this alone. Click here to help...
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Read More5 Eye Opening Renoir Paintings
Pierre-Auguste Renoir has changed art forever with his paintings. Like most artists, he experienced rejection, but it did not stop him. He aligned himself with other artists and put on the first Impressionist Exhibition. Renoir is one of the celebrated artists who never gave up and continued his passion. Here are 5 (of the many) eye opening paintings, created by Renoir. ...
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Read MoreHow To Use Social Media To Promote Your Art
As an artist, there are so many more ways to promote your art rather than the traditional ways of going to functions, meeting and greeting and networking with others. We still recommend all of these ideas and more but now with social media, there are so many new ways to promote your art work, meet the right people and get ahead. Here are some ideas on how to promote your art, for free and meet people who are like minded or can help you get your art out to the masses. Twitter- In 140 characters or less, it is easy to connect with those who are like minded and may be interested in selling your art or just being connected to you. Introduce yourself to others, add your images to accompany your tweets! For explanations of your piece, you can add a link to your blog. Engaging with people is quick and easy, but to truly express yourself in more than a few sentences requires you to be more creative with links or sites that redirect the tweet to your longer explanations. Hashtags are a great way to search keywords that apply to you and find like minded people. Use the search engine to find hashtags that relate to you work and make sure to use them when you tweet. You can connect with some pretty interesting people! Instagram- This visual tool is the perfect way to show off your talents! Post your art on Instagram and use hashtags that apply to your piece. Like Twitter, you can search hashtags that apply to you and use them, which allows people from all over the globe to potentially connect to you. This is also a great way to sell your art online. Many artists have been successful directing their followers to selling their art. We recommend Instagram as the must have social media platform for all artists searching for a platform to sell their art. Make sure Instagram is connected with your art webpage! Facebook- Facebook is a great way to connect to your community and give detailed explanations of your piece. From the inspiration of why you created this work to price ranges, you can do it all with very little restriction! Facebook is great for the artist who wants to connect with their community. Blab- Are you looking to connect and really get to know your viewers? Consider Blab! Not only can you share content with...
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Read MoreBeautiful Ceramic Finds
Ceramics is a beautiful, expressive art medium. Whether your prized piece becomes a focal point for an art gallery, or a coveted keepsake to be enjoyed as a centerpiece in a private home, ceramics is a loved form of the art world. We love ceramics because it tells a story. Through out history, ceramics have been used to explain a family lineage, news of the times or just to entertain. These heated clay pieces are not only used for food or show, but they are a focal point to human history as we see that tribes and cultures from around the world used similar methods. The following are pictures of many ceramic pieces that tell a story… ...
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Read MoreArt Is Helping – Own The Art You Love – Donate To The Cause You Support]
Art is beyond just something that ends up on the wall at the end of the day. That’s what Salem Krieger thinks, and he’s right. Art can help and he is using art to make a difference “Activists are out there doing stuff, why can’t art be a part of that? What do I have to offer as an artist? I can take some of my sales and give a portion to charities. You buy and I will give. That started the whole development of the project. That’s where the name of the site came from. I wanted to become part of the process instead of just thinking about it,” Said Salem Krieger about the project. Salem started Art Is Helping to bring artists and charitable organizations together. By supporting both non-profit organizations and the artists, buyers can purchase works of art while donating to charities of their choice. A portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible. The available charities represent a wide range of important causes including the sustainability of the planet, feeding the homeless, comforting at-risk animals, contributing to Native American causes, and providing help to veterans – just some of the shared goals of Art Is Helping. When Salem spoke to Alan Dorow, the owner of Sitewelder: Websites for Photographers and Artists about his project, Alan immediately said they would build the site and donate, their services along with hosting for the project. Duggal Visual Solutions has generously offered special pricing on printing and packaging to assist Salem with the project. Art Is Helping brings the artwork created by these artists who are willing to sell their prints with part of the sales going to the charitable organization of the buyer’s choice. Artist James Weber is thrilled to be a part of something that gives to a good cause and gets his work out there. “It’s everything. I create the art I do out of love. The thought that my art can at once adorn someone’s wall that appreciates it and second, help someone in need is incredible. It’s a great feeling,” he said. “Working with Salem, who is a fantastic artist, always has great ideas. We have worked with Salem on several campaigns for Rational Animal, so it seems natural to partner on a larger scale and bring in more charities have them all benefit from art,” Says Susan Brandt Blachley founder of Rational Animal, one of the charities that can benefit from Art...
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Read MoreA Tribute to Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams was a brilliant photographer specializing in Black & White, capturing the American West. He was an environmentalist which is highly visible in his chosen subject matter. Adams created snapshots of nature using light as his only source of producing gradation. He had an extreme talent of capturing a single moment of time with a live environment where all aspects of light, shadow and mood became one. It was that gift of precise timing that Adams was able to create his legendary and iconic photographic...
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Read MoreUnderwater Art
Underwater art is both haunting and beautiful. A serene environment with statues that seem misplaced create thought provoking expressions. There are masterful pieces all over the worlds oceans. Places such as Grenada, Mexico, Florida and Malta all have underwater museums. Jason deCaires Taylor is on the front lines of creating underwater art for the world to enjoy. These are no doubt wonderful additions to the beauty of the sea. ...
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Read MoreHenna is Art
Henna is a reddish brown dye obtained from the henna plant and used in hair dye and for temporary tattoos. Uses can be for entertainment but it is also used in weddings around the world. Whether you are getting married or enjoying the designs of henna for fun, there is no question that henna is an artistic form and it is beautiful....
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Walls That Unite- Giving Back
http://wallsthatunite.com/ Artist’s Opus loves when people promote art and give back to their families, the community and the world. This is why we have to mention thiswonderful charitable organization in the United States. Walls That Unite is Artware for Good’s latest endeavor. Combining art with education, children become global citizens while bringing social good to a whole other level. Art is truly a universal language. Those who donate will receive a fun package where your child 9or yourself) can design a tile that will be joined with other tiles that will eventually go on a wall in a developing country. So, where do the profits go? School books (countries like Rwanda are in desperate need) community centers and supplies are given to the local children. A Kit contains: KIT -oil pastels, -black market -schissors -pencil -paper cavases -glue stick -Parents-instructions how to engage your artist -talk about the charity your donation is going to -kids get to learn about a day in the life in one of the kids where the charity is. So when she wakes up at 5am and how she takes the chickens out , walks 40 minutes to get water for her family and then gets ready to go to school. -Photo and couple of questions about what your chores...
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5 Eye Opening Renoir Paintings
Pierre-Auguste Renoir has changed art forever with his paintings. Like most artists, he experienced rejection, but it did not stop him. He aligned himself with other artists and put on the first Impressionist Exhibition. Renoir is one of the celebrated artists who never gave up and continued his passion. Here are 5 (of the many) eye opening paintings, created by Renoir. ...
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How To Use Social Media To Promote Your Art
As an artist, there are so many more ways to promote your art rather than the traditional ways of going to functions, meeting and greeting and networking with others. We still recommend all of these ideas and more but now with social media, there are so many new ways to promote your art work, meet the right people and get ahead. Here are some ideas on how to promote your art, for free and meet people who are...
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Beautiful Ceramic Finds
Ceramics is a beautiful, expressive art medium. Whether your prized piece becomes a focal point for an art gallery, or a coveted keepsake to be enjoyed as a centerpiece in a private home, ceramics is a loved form of the art world. We love ceramics because it tells a story. Through out history, ceramics have been used to explain a family lineage, news of the times or just to entertain. These heated clay pieces are not only used for...
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Art is beyond just something that ends up on the wall at the end of the day. That’s what Salem Krieger thinks, and he’s right. Art can help and he is using art to make a difference “Activists are out there doing stuff, why can’t art be a part of that? What do I have to offer as an artist? I can take some of my sales and give a portion to charities. You buy and I will...
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A Tribute to Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams was a brilliant photographer specializing in Black & White, capturing the American West. He was an environmentalist which is highly visible in his chosen subject matter. Adams created snapshots of nature using light as his only source of producing gradation. He had an extreme talent of capturing a single moment of time with a live environment where all aspects of light, shadow and mood became one. It was that gift of precise timing...
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Underwater Art
Underwater art is both haunting and beautiful. A serene environment with statues that seem misplaced create thought provoking expressions. There are masterful pieces all over the worlds oceans. Places such as Grenada, Mexico, Florida and Malta all have underwater museums. Jason deCaires Taylor is on the front lines of creating underwater art for the world to enjoy. These are no doubt wonderful additions to the beauty of the sea. ...
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