Art

Tips For A Successful Etsy Shop

November 7, 2016 by Fleur Hamilton

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So you’ve dreamed of being able to sell your handmade crafts for a living and be your own boss. Chances are your dreams of getting rich doing it are big, but your knowledge on how exactly to achieve that isn’t quite polished.

When setting yourself up to run a successful Etsy shop, consider that there are various factors that really set successful shops apart from the rest. Some shops are barely skating by, with one or two customers a month, while other businesses are gaining one to two customers a second! [Read more…] about Tips For A Successful Etsy Shop

Why Art Is Becoming More Popular

June 15, 2016 by DailyBits

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While you may feel that art has always had the same amount of appeal where you live, in some areas of the United States (and the world) people are seeing an increase in the popularity of art. From art festivals to local art galleries hosting art contests, and even new art galleries popping up all over the place, it seems like art is seriously making a comeback.

Anyone who has ever done art ro collected art knows the amazing power of this broad medium. From playing an instrument to sculpting a bowl made of clay, art is relaxing and amazing all at once. Here are some of the ways that is seems that art is gaining in popularity. [Read more…] about Why Art Is Becoming More Popular

Make the Walls of Your Home Look Smashing With These Tips

April 20, 2016 by DailyBits

Some people have a knack for decorating, and some people don’t, but it’s really not that hard. All you have to do is have a little bit of inspiration to build off of. Sites like Pinterest are great for that. Although, let’s be real…the people on Pinterest are the artists of the world and many who try and emulate their DIY tutorials end up with the “nailed it” meme circulating on their Facebook wall.

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You don’t have to do anything DIY or super creative. Most home design stores have everything cute already made up for you so it’s just a matter of knowing what to put next to what in your home when you’re inundated with so much choice. That’s where Pinterest can really help you. The artists put it together, and you just shop for something similar and copy the look in your own home. [Read more…] about Make the Walls of Your Home Look Smashing With These Tips

Ways to Stir Up A Passion and Appreciation for Art

November 20, 2015 by DailyBits Leave a Comment

There is no secret that some are better equipped to be able to draw, paint or sculpt something in a striking likeness to whatever it is they are trying to emulate, while others can hardly draw out a straight or curved line.

Science explains that there are three different categories that essentially separate those who can from those who can not when it comes to drawing or anything related to in the visual arts. It all comes down to how a person perceives reality, how well they remember that reality, and how exactly they long to communicate that in the physical form. [Read more…] about Ways to Stir Up A Passion and Appreciation for Art

Art on Instagram: Images Comparable to Traditional Art

February 2, 2014 by DailyBits Leave a Comment

Many Instagram images are art forms themselves. They provide aesthetic value while uplifting the spirit, very much like traditional art. Of course, traditional art will always occupy its own level but fun photo challenges of Instagram users have certainly produced remarkable results.

Flowers have always been a favorite subject in art. Images like this are nothing short of art especially with its realism and effects. The image is alive and appeals to the senses. [Read more…] about Art on Instagram: Images Comparable to Traditional Art

Shadow Art by Kumi Yamashita

May 24, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

Ever heard of Kumi Yamashita? Before discovering his shadow art work today, I had never heard of this name, but this is a worthwhile discovery.

Even if you are not all that into art, I think that you will still be able to appreciate this shadow art by Yamashita. Born in Japan, but now a New York resident, the artist takes common place objects and plays around with shadow and light to come up with artwork that can easily blow your mind. [Read more…] about Shadow Art by Kumi Yamashita