I've been slowly trying to change mediums from photography to mixed media (encaustic). I recently applied in both categories to a local show where I typically have done well as a photographer. And I got accepted into both.
Here's the question: Would
Read more…Welcome to our 50+ Secret Santa-ing group. Names were drawn on Dec. 7. What to do next:
I've gotten great advice here (got talked out of the walk-in art trailer, but I did buy a trailer for transporting art)... but I like to keep things moving and try to think differently. I recently bought 27 - 48"x60" canvas for $10 each... and I'm th
Read more…I recently did an outdoor show this month (June) & the heat was unbearable. Luckily I took a change of clothes before the show started, but I still found myself dripping from the humidity & heat.
When I got back home I had an idea of adding a portabl
Read more…Hello! I work in Parks and Recreation. Each year we hold an art show for the local school children. The art teachers bring the art and display it on pipe and drape with 3 lines of paracord across. The teachers generally use binder clips to hold the
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Minwax Polycrylic Clear Semi-gloss
I tried both as a top coat on a faux finished metal project that I had invested many hours in, and both showed a lot of brushstrokes. I tried switching brushes, using a mini roller, and all
Read more…Is it just me, or is anyone else experiencing small print on this site. I know we had some server issues a month ago, and maybe the gremlin has reappeared.
Read more…As a member of ArtFairInsiders.com you are invited to take part in our 9th Annual Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Members of the artist community sign up to exchange gifts. We do it anonymously (or not). All gifts should be handmade/from an art fair/etc.
Some local distilleries are make sanitizing spray to help with the cause. My husband's job got some. He sprayed his gloves and went to light his cigar and caught his gloves on fire.
Be careful.
Read more…I have seen discussions on this topic that are old. Does anyone have any recent experience or recommendations on selecting newer cargo vans? I am a two-dimensional artist that has outgrown his 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (140 cu. ft. storage). I need a la
Read more…While photographing one of my paintings, I was having difficulty getting the true colors to come out. So I posted my photo of the artwork to a photography forum, asking for suggestions on how to correct for this. To my surprise, the very first resp
Read more…Hey everyone! I just signed up with Farragoz to take their 2 courses on patina finishes and projects. This company provides online instruction on mixing/making paints/finishes and instructions on some projects that look awesome. If you have taken
Read more…Since I and everyone else is sequestered, I have spent more time on line and have become a little more active, temporarily. I noticed that you signed up here. Steve and Wendy are two of the best people in our industry. They have or had, not sure, a g
Read more…I'm planning a podcast for this Thursday, April 16, 1 pm ET where we're going to fill out the form to apply for the PPP part of the CARES Act. We did it last week for the EIDL and it was fun and informative.
I'm looking for someone who would like to
Read more…Stuck at home, more time to work on projects that are not what I usually do!
This is not a painting, but I used gesso and modeling paste to coat a 3D project to achieve a totally smooth surface.
I just sanded it down to be smooth. But I’d like to
Welcome to our Secret Santa-ing group. Names were drawn on Dec. 10. What to do next:
I want to seal the edges of cut Gatorfoam board with something to make it smooth. Has anyone done this? It has already been sanded, so is as smooth as mechanical means can make it. It is THICK board so those edges matter.
I will be applying Japanes
Read more…I am thinking about teaching jewelry making classes. Can anyone give me guidance on insurance to cover me in case someone burns themselves with a torch? I have ACT insurance for shows with my other business, but my sister and I would teach under a di
Read more…I shipped a customer a piece of art. In the process, some of the styrofoam scuffed up the finish in a couple of places. I use acryllic paint, with a sealer over it. The art is large, and the shipping back and forth is very expensive. I have it in
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