What determines the value of art? This is the most commonly asked question of any artist trying to sell their art. If you’re a new artist, you are most likely unknown, other than family and friends. And let’s face it, family and friends probably aren’t paying for your creations. Say you’ve been painting beautiful pictures for five years or less, such as myself. Yes, I’m a new artist. Being a new artist is a struggle, not only for myself but thousands of other new artists, too.
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George Lochli is a commissioned mural artist serving Blue Ridge, Georgia, and the surrounding areas. He specializes in creating gorgeous landscapes and botanical murals and wall art inspired by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He also creates hand-painted, custom leather patches and artwork with a variety of military and aviation themes. He welcomes custom projects in a variety of themes and mediums.
Get Inspired When You’re Looking at a Blank Canvas: Paint What You Don’t See
As any artist will tell you, sometimes it’s hard to get inspired when you’re looking at a blank canvas. For beginning artists, a blank canvas can be especially daunting. But, art and creativity should flow freely… without anxiety. Right? Well, eventually, they do! It happens after you stumble through the process of creating a finished painting- at least 50 times or so. If you paint enough, just like with anything else, it will get easier. The brushes will flow more smoothly, and so will your creativity. You will soon be able to put on canvas the picture that you see in your mind.
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