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NFT Art Guide What It Is, How To Use It, and the Future of the Tech
Still images from Beeple’s “Human One” — a real-life sculpture that comes with a non-fungible token. The NFT art sold for $28.9 million via Christie’s auction house in November 2021. | Source: blockworks.co
NFT Art Guide: What It Is, How To Use It, and the Future of the Tech
Thanks to the incorruptible power of blockchain technology, we have decentralized digital ledgers that have opened a world of possibilities for digital art. While the digital marketplace gave us a new way to conduct transactions through cryptocurrencies, it also evolved and created a method for representing and managing the ownership of digital assets. The future…
How-to Marketing for Self-taught Artists
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How-to Marketing for Self-taught Artists
While anyone these days can easily access paints, pencils, sketchbooks, canvases, or clay, not everyone is driven by creativity to see what their minds and hands can produce with these materials. Most artists will tell you that they came into their craft naturally, drawn by curiosity which grew into a nagging need to continue to…
Benefits of Signing and Dating Your Art
Pablo Picasso, Les Femme d’Algers (Version “O”), 1955. Signed 'Picasso' (upper right); dated '14.2.55.' (on the reverse). Courtesy of CHRISTIE’S | Source: artnews.com
Benefits of Signing and Dating Your Art
Do you sign your artwork with the same signature you use on legal documents? Do you sign your work on the back of the canvas or do you hide your signature within the painting? Or do you not sign and date your artwork at all believing it’s not necessary? It’s not uncommon for artists to…
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Guide to Finding the Right Agent or Website for Your ArtThere is a saying — the most common money-related mistake artists make is a reluctance to invest in their careers — and it is not too far from the truth. As artists, we are often driven by emotion instead of logic; and that may impact our judgment and certain decisions that may affect our careers…
The Guide To Success In Art Business
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Ultimate Guide to Build Success in Art BusinessIt all starts with a plan. If you want to succeed, you must be prepared for the unexpected — and the art world is no different. Whether you are an emerging artist or an already established presence in the art world, stable and long-lasting success can only be achieved by careful observations and planning accordingly.…
Common Legal Problems for Artists and How to Avoid Them
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How to Avoid Common Artist Legal ProblemsIt's essential to know artists’ legal problems and how to avoid them. There are many different artist legal problems that you could encounter, but there are also ways to prevent these things from happening in the first place. Every artist has a different story and experience in the art world, making it difficult to provide…
Copyright Registration for Artists - Pros and Cons
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What You Should Know About Copyright Registration for ArtistsThe average artist spends more time creating than marketing their work. With the increase of copyright infringement and theft, artists must take steps to protect their art. Copyright registration provides a record of ownership as well as legal protection against unauthorized use or distribution. There is always an upside and downside to everything, including copyright…
What To Do When You Damage Your Own Art
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Ultimate Guide for Handling Your Damaged ArtLuck has a mind of its own, and sometimes it just happens to be terrible, be it a spill or an accidental rip or something entirely different; a lot of artists end up damaging their art, whether it's a painting or sculpture. If this happens to you, what should you do? This post will explore…
The Ultimate Guide to Preserve and Protect Your Art
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How to Best Preserve and Protect Your ArtAn art world is a competitive place, and for artists who have spent years perfecting their craft, it can be difficult to find representation. Do you have a valuable piece of art that you would like to protect for generations to come? Do you want to be sure that your work is not lost or…