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| illustration | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in becoming an illustrator but I don't really know much about the job. What is ...
A: Let's see what I can tell you in brief about illustration. You can definitely make a career out of ...
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| Gallery Meeting | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Can you please explain how a meeting with a curator/gallery manager is conducted when they are ...
A: Have you set up such a meeting yet? This type of meeting is similar to an interview. Usually you'll ...
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| Anamorphism | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am an artist who has recently become interested in murals and pavement art. I was looking at the ...
A: I know just the street artist you're talking about. Anamorphism deals with shifting the perspective ...
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| Baby Oil as thinning medium? | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have recently found baby oil to be an excellent thinning medium for oil -The smell is delightful ...
A: You know, I have never tried this and tried to look up information on my end and only discovered the ...
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| Folio Photography | 3/17/2008 |
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 |
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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| Teaching Art. | 2/19/2008 |
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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| An artists portfolio | 1/29/2008 |
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 |
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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| undergraduate admissions | 10/24/2007 |
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 |
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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| Composition in Colour? | 10/14/2007 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| websites to post art | 5/16/2007 |
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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| websites to post art | 5/15/2007 |
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 |
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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| Can you please help me? | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I am having a hard time finding these answers. Will you please help me? Thank you. ...
A: Outside of being an artist, I also work as a private tutor, and I try to never give answers away ...
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| classic art | 2/27/2007 |
Q: well i want to know why classic(greek & roman) art is considered different from ancient art? and ...
A: "Ancient Art" is much more of a blanket term that covers a lot of ground. Greek and Roman art is not ...
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| rendering hair in graphite | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I was working on a realistic portrait, which was going rather well I must say. But then I got to ...
A: I completely understand your plight. Hair can sometimes be the bane of many an artist's drawing. If ...
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| painting for money | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I am a university student, studying physics. I have a job on campus so it will not be available to ...
A: Physics and art, what a wonderful combination! I just happen to be a bit of a science fan myself! I ...
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| Art Portfolio | 11/6/2006 |
Q: What is the best resource for learning how to develop one's portfolio? I am currently applying to ...
A: I have answered similar questions, so if in case I skip any key points, please peruse earlier ...
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| Art in College | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I am a high school senior and am currently trying to find information on majoring in Art in college ...
A: The only thing you need to major in Art in college is the absolute will to do it. Some students ...
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| fashion portfolio | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of putting together a portfolio for my college applications. I am going for ...
A: Blending different media and getting a variety between 2-d and 3-d is a wonderful thing and ...
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| donating to collectors | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I've thought of donating just one painting to a few important art collectors, as a way to get my ...
A: I don't think I am the best-qualified person to answer this question since I don't have much ...
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| a thin resume | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Seems like most so-called "emerging artists" already have extensive resumes. I've never sold a ...
A: No matter what, making a name for yourself is an uphill battle in the art world. Honestly, the best ...
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| Portfolio help | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I am hoping to gain an apprenticeship at a tattoo studio, but at the moment I have no portfolio. I ...
A: Creating a portfolio can be such a cumbersome project to undertake, and really, a portfolio is ...
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| oil painting? | 3/6/2006 |
Q: Hallo, can you please tell me if it is unsafe to paint over a painting that you made some time ago? ...
A: Honestly, I am not sure when or if a painting qualifies as being too old to paint over. What matters ...
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| Comic Creating/inking | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I actually have a couple questions (sorry). Are there any periodicals for aspiring comic creators ...
A: Though sequential art and the comic industry are not my realm, I asked a wonderful friend of mine ...
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| photoshop | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I am an artist and I am trying to e mail a photo of one of my paintings to an art website. My ...
A: The best and easiest way is most definitely with Photoshop. If you wanted to email me, I would do it ...
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| worth artist from | 1/25/2006 |
Q: i bought a charcoal picture at an antique shop/ i just wanted 2 know a little about it. its ...
A: Unfortunately I am unable to help you. A curator, a director of the gallery, an art historian or art ...
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| info on artist | 11/7/2005 |
Q: Can you provide information on an artist and the value of an original signed lithograph I own? If so ...
A: The only way I could provide you true information on any artist would be doing exactly the same ...
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| Digital Reprinting | 10/15/2005 |
Q: A friend of mine and I have been working on a comic book/graphic novel project for about 2 years ...
A: As an artist who loves to experiment herself, I commend you on wanting to do so! Every media ...
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| gallery meeting | 10/10/2005 |
Q: A gallery wants to represent me, and the owner wants me to call him to arrange a meeting. I don't ...
A: First, congratulations! That's wonderful that a gallery is already offering to represent you! Since ...
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| drawing a cogwheel | 10/1/2005 |
Q: I need to draw a cogwheel (needs to be accurate). Can you help? I'd be grateful for any ...
A: To draw anything specific, you need a reference to work from. If you have the cogwheel in person, ...
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| painting over painting | 8/17/2005 |
Q: Is there a safe way (a technique) to paint a new painting over an old painting?
A: I will need a little more information to see if I can answer your question. First, what type of ...
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| Art Therapist | 5/12/2005 |
Q: I want to know what is the profession of a art therapist. What some good and bad things about the ...
A: I cannot answer these questions to completion because I am not an art therapist myself. I know this ...
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| Black and Minority funding for comic book artists, creators and writers | 4/22/2005 |
Q: Date: 4/21/05 10:17 PM Hello: I'd like to know if you have any information about foundations, ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't have this information at this moment. If I come across any locations or ...
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| Art project | 4/16/2005 |
Q: ...well iv put some more thought into this project, i was thinking of doing a sound and smell ...
A: Mandy, I love the thought process you have put into this project! What a wonderful concept, and what ...
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| Presentation | 4/13/2005 |
Q: we talked before, regarding my powerpoint presentation. I'd just like to let you know that it went ...
A: I'm so glad your PowerPoint presentation went well! To answer your question, no, to the best of my ...
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| Art project | 4/13/2005 |
Q: i wasn't too sure who to ask, but if you could help me that would be great. well i have an ...
A: Are you looking for ideas or tips on what subject to use? Well, since the project has asked for you ...
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| juried shows | 4/7/2005 |
Q: A juried show charges an entry fee for three slides and then tells you it's $5.00 for any additional ...
A: This is actually the norm for many juried shows. The fees help cover the cost and administrative ...
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| Powerpoint | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I'm making a pictoral dictionary right now, aka 26 slides in a powerpoint presentation, one for each ...
A: Using global cities in a pictorial dictionary slide show is a great idea! Now, let me answer your ...
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| Art Project Idea | 3/27/2005 |
Q: At my university in Art Class I must create a peice of art work such as a drawing, painting, ...
A: I am not sure I can provide you with any ideas without having more specific information on the ...
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| gallery appointment | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I have been invited to meet a gallery owner because he's interested in my paintings which he saw on ...
A: I'm glad to hear you have a gallery interested in your work! That's great news! Now that you're ...
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| insuring art/ juried show | 2/4/2005 |
Q: On the art contest rules for a juried show it reads: "Amount for which your work will be insured if ...
A: The amount you need the gallery to insure your piece should be the amount you think the piece is ...
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| Computer Art | 11/25/2004 |
Q: Do you know of a computer program that will enable the user to cut graphics into circles & then ...
A: You know, I am not aware of such a program, but I wouldn't be surprised if it exists somewhere. Out ...
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| Collage and fiber art | 11/21/2004 |
Q: I am starting in a new direction for me involving collages and perhaps fragmented fiber collages. ...
A: What kind of effect exactly are you looking for in the transferring words department? There are ...
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| portfoliooo | 10/21/2004 |
Q: I am a student doing my BFA in applied art (Bombay, India). Unfortunately my school is relatively ...
A: The fact that you can look back on previous work and notice your mistakes is a great sign that you ...
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| Hard to be designer | 9/16/2004 |
Q: I think I have answer for myself, I can make good living working for company, I reject several ...
A: Well, seems like you are already excited about this contact, and since it seems to be in the arena ...
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| Hard to be designer | 9/11/2004 |
Q: I want to pursue my dream, so I start my own design service, I enjoy doing design work, but connect ...
A: First, let me start by saying there is nothing wrong with you. Second, you should be proud of ...
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| Artist's block? | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I am a portait artist and am very much out of practice. I am 35 years old and I want to get back ...
A: Drawing skills, like anything else, will become rusty when the artist is out of practice, but it's ...
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