Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Being an artist was never actually perceived as being rich. Gladly, the internet, galleries, and art boom today make some of us richer. But most of us still struggle and have to keep full-time jobs, take care of our families, manage daily life, and somehow find inspiration and time to make and actively sell art. … Read more
As a self-taught artist I always struggle with imposter syndrome. In my mind, I need more exposure, a residency, an award, a nice interview, and participate in a group exhibition to finally get some visibility, and ultimately – make it. I’m on my journey and end of 2023 I decided I will no longer wait … Read more
Looking for perfect painting captions for your art Instagram? Simply copy and paste any of these 200+ art painting captions and use it on your social media to get more engagement! At the end you will also find pro tips on what hashtags to use with your art captions to maximize your efforts on social media. Short … Read more
Looking for a perfect art caption or to show off your artistic side or provoke a thought? Or add a good reference in your art statement? As former Chief Marketing Officer who became artist, I’ve selected for you my favorite painting quotes by famous artists and philosophers. Simply copy and paste any of these inspiring … Read more
Have you ever looked at beautiful drawings and thought, “I wish I could do that too!” But then that little voice in your head says, “I’m just not talented enough.” Well, guess what? You’re not alone! Lots of people feel that way. They believe that drawing is only for those with natural talent or special … Read more
Have you ever stumbled upon an old painting in your house or attended an art auction, wondering if the artwork you’re looking at holds any significant value? I’d like to address a few key factors that determine the worth of a painting. Whether you’re a seasoned art collector, a curious beginner in the art world, … Read more
Art enthusiasts around the world are hunting for masterpieces with today’s art collecting market peaking at 60 billion dollars. Collecting art may seem not that complicated, but understanding how unpredictable and lightly regulated art marketplace works and having access to market insights are essential to build really good collection with increasing value. I would like … Read more
Artist residencies are artist-in-residence programs with the goal of cultivating artist communities, imagining new art forms, and radically extending artists’ skills and processes. There are huge number of opportunities to join Artist Residencies for both new artists and experienced pros. Most of artists residencies are paid, but I found a lot of free options and … Read more
Becoming a successful artist is a dream that many aspiring artists have. However, it takes more than just talent to achieve success in the art world. As someone who has been in the art industry for several years, I have learned that there are several things that artists can do to increase their chances of … Read more
Being an artist is challenging enough but once we made our amazing artworks, where to sell paintings? The sales don’t happen overnight and you don’t want to miss an opportunity. Where Can I Sell My Acrylic Paintings? You can join multiple art selling websites (so-called online galleries) with hundreds of thousands of like-minded artists of … Read more