Pricing your Art

Pricing your Art

Calculate your true costsInclude materials, framing, packaging, studio expenses, shipping supplies, and selling fees (gallery commissions, website fees, payment processing charges). Factor in your timeTrack the hours spent creating the piece and apply a reasonable...
Getting started with Pastels

Getting started with Pastels

Getting Started with Chalk Pastels A Basic Materials List for Beginners Chalk pastels are one of the most direct and accessible painting mediums. You need very little to begin, and the setup can remain simple while still producing professional results. 1. Soft (Chalk)...
Materials for Still-Life Drawing

Materials for Still-Life Drawing

Creating still-life drawings can be a rewarding artistic pursuit, and you don’t need a lot of materials to get started. Here’s a basic set of drawing materials for still-life drawings: Pencils: Start with a range of pencils from 2H (hard) to 6B (soft). The...