We all know the obvious top three ways artists make money – selling paintings, teaching, and commissioned works. But we’re not talking about the obvious ways to make money for artists. We’re talking about side money. And more importantly, two of these methods will make you money in your sleep. The beauty of two of… Continue reading 3 side money tips for artists
Category: General Art
What I look for in a Pinup Model
I primarily use two models for everything – Allie and Roxy. Allie is the blonde. Roxy is the brunette. Both of them are some of my closest friends on the planet. I worked with Allie throughout her pregnancy and regret never doing a pregnant painting of her. I really should have, just to do. She’s… Continue reading What I look for in a Pinup Model
Technique over Tools
A good artist will produce better art with cheap crayons than a bad artist with the absolute best oils, acrylics, or watercolors. That’s just a fact. You know it. I know it. Everyone knows this. Just like give a guy like Carlos Santana or Jimi Hendrix a cheap guitar and have him battle a newbie… Continue reading Technique over Tools
Can Pinup Art be considered High Art?
Where do we draw the line in what is Pop Art vs High Art? Can pinup art be considered High Art? Serious question. After all, look at a lot of the Post Modernist garbage. They consider that bullshit high art. And it takes a million times more talent and work to create pinup art than… Continue reading Can Pinup Art be considered High Art?
Improve your drawing ability fast with 5 minute sketches
You’ve probably heard of Type A and Type B people. If you’re a Type B person, you can probably skip this article. I’m classic Type A. There’s a deadline for everything. And when people walk slowly and get in my way, it drives me nuts! I’m very forgiving of older or injured folks. But young,… Continue reading Improve your drawing ability fast with 5 minute sketches