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| Artwork | 3/29/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I do a type of artwork that I guess is a type of graphic arts using circles, squares and lines and ...
A: Cheri, The best way to promote your work is "exposure". Of course you are on the internet....but ...
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| Folio Photography | 3/17/2008 | Gianina L. |
Q: I am putting together a photographic folio for my jewellery making, and was wondering if you have ...
A: You will want to create a nice set-up to photograph your jewelry. Set up a desk or flat surface and ...
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| Portfolio Preparation | 3/14/2008 | Gianina L. |
Q: How should I prepare my portfolio for drop-off if I will not be with the employer to explain some of ...
A: Yes, if you're dropping off your portfolio, I highly recommend labels. First, the most important ...
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| kloton, p | 3/4/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I recently purchased a painting in a second hand shop signed Kloton, P. I have found 3 cases where ...
A: ............haven't any professional knowledge about P. Kloton, and like you have found some info in ...
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| Oil Painting from Crystal Skelley | 2/20/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have recently purchased an oil painting from Crystal Skelley named "The Gazebo" and with it came a ...
A: This is the group she belonged to before her death: Gemé Art American Favorites Lithograph Collect ...
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| How to expand my audience? Art Rep? | 2/20/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have been a self employed artist for a little over a year now. I have a website and blog and am ...
A: Everyone currently seems to be having a "lull" in sales.....the economy has gone south....but don't ...
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| Teaching Art. | 2/19/2008 | Gianina L. |
Q: I have a couple simple questions i would like to ask you, for my future career. 1. What inspired ...
A: I thought I would clarify that I work as a freelance artist and not as an art teacher, but I will ...
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| Getting my foot in the door | 2/17/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I'm a second semester sophomore Art Major/Graphic Design Minor at Elizabeth City State University. ...
A: ..wish there was an answer to your question.....but all I can offer is name of one website [there ...
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| Art market | 2/6/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have been exhibiting paintings for years, and have an online store, but I only sell a few ...
A: ...........this use to be the $64,000 question.......but with inflation it is now the million dollar ...
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| Painting by Claude Monce? | 1/31/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I was hoping you'd be able to help me find information regarding a painting I have by an artist with ...
A: .............sorry I do not have information on this painting. Even after an extensive google ...
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| Portfolio prints and electric kiln | 1/29/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: Can you please tell me what size the photos in a standard artists portfolio tend to be - not sure if ...
A: ...I have seen portfolio's with as little as eight pages and as many as thirty. There is no ...
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| Portfolio prints and electric kiln | 1/29/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: Can you please tell me what size the photos in a standard artists portfolio tend to be - not sure if ...
A: Welcome back Davina, Use whatever size best illustrates your work.....but having said that, using 8 ...
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| An artists portfolio | 1/29/2008 | Gianina L. |
Q: Can you please tell me what an artist standard portfolio looks like? So for instance if they were ...
A: Portfolios come in all colors and sizes, and sometimes you can be creative and use business ...
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| Arts exam | 1/24/2008 | Gianina L. |
Q: i recently took a test and didnt do so well on it there were 85 question and these weere the ones ...
A: I truly would love to help you with these questions, but unfortunately, there is too much ...
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| Art Agents / Agencies | 1/18/2008 | DJ Murphy |
Q: Could you please let me know how art agentw work, and also how they go about helping new artists get ...
A: In the U.S., an "agent" could either be an art dealer or a gallery [owner/director]. The ...
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| Have you heard of this painting? | 12/10/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have a painting I aquired some years ago. I dont know who it is by, I have taken a couple pictures ...
A: ........this sounds like a question on the "Millionaire" TV show. I have absolutely no idea what to ...
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| I have a freudenthal print | 11/24/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have a peter freundenthal print. "Untitled" signed by him 1979. What is it worth?
A: Sorry I can't help you as I am not well versed in appraisals....best I can offer is to suggest you ...
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| jewel designing | 11/23/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: first of all thanks for guiding people in various issues through AlLExperts.i do creative works with ...
A: You are most welcome.......for the appreciation shown in your message. I wish there was a magic ...
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| CAGNES-SUR-MER | 11/22/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: i have this oil painted canvas with writing on the back saying cagnes sur mer then underneath the ...
A: ....sorry I can't help you......but if you check the local yellow pages for "art ...
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| artist-instruction-book | 11/3/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: Do you perhaps know about an artist-instruction-book that deals with the differences in facial ...
A: .......sorry for the delay in the answer, I was out of town. I don't have a direct answer to this ...
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| undergraduate admissions | 10/24/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: I am a high school student and I would like to study arts abroad. I have a question regarding ...
A: The types of tests required are completely dependent on the school you're applying to (and since ...
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| Drawing People | 10/18/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: again!Boy,you must think I'm a pest.:) Just wanted to know,how do you draw and paint people and make ...
A: No worries, I think being inquisitive is a good sign for a creative spirit. :) Drawing people, ...
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| getting your paintings exhibited | 10/14/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have built up a reasonable portfolio of paintings and would like to exhibit them. I would much ...
A: ...it depends on the area you live in....and how widely you want to distribute the CD. If you can, ...
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| Composition in Colour? | 10/14/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: :) It's me,again.The exam's getting closer so my mom's putting more pressure on me,so I just need to ...
A: No, it's not that vague; I understand. Have you been taught to use "thumbnails" to plan a painting? ...
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| Composition in Colour? | 10/9/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: :) It's me,again.The exam's getting closer so my mom's putting more pressure on me,so I just need to ...
A: Jayne! I apologize for the slight delay in my response. I was returning from out of town. Now, ...
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| How do I improve my art skills? | 9/29/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: I've really loved art since I was small and I drew alot when I was younger.But my painting skills ...
A: I'm so delighted to hear that the advice worked for you! Seeing your own artwork grow and improve is ...
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| scientific illustration | 9/27/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: I got into Cooper U. and have done many juried shows but I never finished and never got a degree of ...
A: First off, I do feel your pain. The term "starving artist" wasn't created for no reason at all. Art ...
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| I found a etching/painting at a garage sale, never seen anything like it. | 9/20/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: I have photos, if you need them, but I'm sure hoping you can help me! I've looked everywhere! ...
A: It's hard to let you know what the technique is just from the verbal description of it. However, if ...
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| Portfolio | 9/20/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: This might sound bad to you, but I am in some need of advise! I am a fourth year architecture ...
A: ........not really in my area of expertise.....but offer this as a couple of possibilities. First ...
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| Portfolio | 9/20/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: This might sound bad to you, but I am in some need of advise! I am a fourth year architecture ...
A: First, take one large deep breath. Everything will turn out just fine. Let me tackle the issue of ...
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| Marketing | 9/19/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: How do I launch myself to be able to best sell my artwork?
A: Quesinberry, The $64,000 question. First it would be helpful if you develop a website....nothing ...
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| Old Painting | 8/1/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have an old painting of Palm Springs, CA. I cannot make out the artist's first name, but the last ...
A: ...not sure what the question you are posing.....if it is: "what is the first name of this ...
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| painting | 7/30/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I have a painting by Otto Leitz. Can you tell me anything about this artist?
A: ...the only listing that I found is as follows....but I am sure if you google the listing a few ...
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| art help | 7/13/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I am starting my own online shop with a company to put my artwork on items. Now I need a web page ...
A: I would say do your own web page and get your own domain name......I canīt recommend any website ...
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| artist's model | 7/7/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: I recognize this is perhaps far afield, but I'm hoping you can help me. I have previously worked as ...
A: If you were closer to my studio in NJ, I would hire you......but to your question. I donīt know of ...
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| Art licensing | 7/2/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: How do I get my work licensed? Do I need a financial backer? I would like to have my works re ...
A: ~ First complements on your art work....you have a distinct style which should definitely be ...
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| websites to post art | 5/16/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: do you know any good websights to post artwork, so that potiental empoyers/buyers can see it. there ...
A: A watermark is an image or text or a logo that you put over another image, almost like a label, ...
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| Oil On Canvas | 5/16/2007 | DJ Murphy |
Q: DJ I have an Oil on Canvas signed by (Mardi) and on the back of the frame is written (Seascapes ...
A: ........"Mardi" in French means "Tuesday".........now it is possible the artist name was actually ...
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| websites to post art | 5/15/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: do you know any good websights to post artwork, so that potiental empoyers/buyers can see it. there ...
A: I wish I could give you a straight forward answer to this one, but unfortunately, it's a very trial ...
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| Art portfolio and college | 5/13/2007 | Gianina L. |
Q: I saw in your profile that you cover art portfolio submissions and that prompted me to ask you ...
A: That's a tough question to answer because it depends on the school you apply to and the individuals ...
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