New Artwork of the Day: Organic IV
We now go from the hustle and bustle of the city streets to a nature-inspired abstract piece. Organic IV by Ricki Mountain is photo that Ricki has edited digitally to create a lush, sophisticated image that becomes more than just a tree.
Based in Northern California, Ricki uses several mediums of expression, from collage and drawing to digital imagery. Visit her Artist Rising studio to see more artworks and photos from this dynamic artist. And while you’re at it, drop by her other home on the web at RickiMountain.com
Add comment May 9, 2007
How to Upload Your Artwork to Your Gallery
For many of you experienced Artist Rising members, this should be old news — but for the new kids on the block, here’s a new ‘how-to’ article outlining the 6 steps to upload your artwork to Artist Rising and make your images available for sale as art prints on Sistino.
Or for those of you who want to skip straight to a specific step, here they are:
- STEP 1 – Check Your File Sizes and Formatting
- STEP 2 – Upload Your Images
- STEP 3 – Wait for Approvals
- STEP 4 – Add Info About Your Artwork
- STEP 5 – Set Up Your Work for Print
- STEP 6 – Add Your Prints to the Sistino Marketplace
You may also download these instructions as a printable PDF file.
Add comment May 9, 2007
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Your Art Rejected
You uploaded your artwork to your Artist Rising gallery, then a day later, you get a “Sorry, try again” note from the Artist Services staff. “What?!” you holler to your computer, “Why?”
Chances are, your artwork is guilty of at least one of the 7 sins of image submission. Even Vincent Van Gogh would have gotten the “Sorry” note if he sumitted Starry Night with a date stamp plastered on the image (a.k.a. Reason #6 – T.M.I. – Too Much Information).
See our article about the 7 sure-fire ways to get your images rejected, and hopefully, the next time you send in your images, they won’t be bounced back.
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New Artwork of the Day: City Map
After exploring places real and imagined last week, our “Artwork of the Day” selections now delve into the realm of abstract images. First up: City Map, an oil painting by Ekaterina Ermilkina.
Originally from Yalta, near the shores of the Black Sea in the Ukraine, Ekaterina now lives and creates in New York State. Drop by her Artist Rising atelier to view more pieces by this up-and-coming artist.
Add comment May 8, 2007
Find a Pro to Photograph Your Artwork
Tired of fumbling with your digital camera, struggling with the lighting and still getting sub-par results? Reproducing your artwork as fine art prints requires high-quality photographic image files. While many readers get great results going the do-it-yourself route, we recommend getting your paintings, prints or drawings shot by a professional photographer, preferably one that specializes in photographing artwork.
Find out how to find a photographer that will make your artwork look its very best in our latest “how-to” article, Find a Pro to Photograph Your Artwork.
Photographers: Do you shoot artwork for other artists? Drop a line to us at editor@artistrising.com to be included in our upcoming Artist Services Directory.
Add comment May 7, 2007
New Artwork of the Day: Tiki Planet
As they used to say in Monty Python, “and now for something completely different.” Our tour makes a stop on the sunny shores of Tiki Planet as seen by Mike Cressy.
Mike’s a self-taught animator and illustrator who has worked for many major animation studios, game companies and publications in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. Now living in Issaquah just outside of Seattle, Mike also does children’s book illustrations, such as his recent release, The Great Show and Tell Disaster
Add comment May 4, 2007
New Artwork of the Day: Backstreets of Bologna
Our tour of far away places now takes us to Europe, specifically the Backstreets of Bologna in Northern Italy, courtesy of photographer Alexey Moskvin.
Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Alexey is studying photography at the London College of Communications in England. His online gallery includes some intriguing landscapes, still-life and portraits, so take a look behind the lens of this young photographer.
Add comment May 3, 2007
New Artwork of the Day: Royal Elephant Ride
Next stop on our tour of far away places is India, courtesy of multi-media artist Neera Sharma.
As an artist and graphic designer based in Rockville, Maryland, Neera explores many avenues for her creativity — from batik pieces such as Royal Elephant Ride to figure drawing, watercolor painting and computer graphics. Take a stroll through her Artist Rising gallery for more from this versatile artist.
Add comment May 2, 2007
New Artwork of the Day: Moai
This week’s “Artwork of the Day” theme is ‘far away places,’ and Rain Chan’s photo of the Easter Island Moai takes us about as far away as you can get.
His gallery, entitled “Rains World Trip” takes viewers on a visual journey to points near and far, including Spain, Israel, Brazil and Egypt. Rain would also love to get your comments and critiques of his photos. Please post them below or drop him a line at his Artist Rising gallery.
2 comments May 1, 2007
New Artworks on Artist Rising 4.30.07
Time for another slideshow straight from the Artist Rising galleries! Learn more about each artwork and about the artists featured here at their A|R gallery pages:
Golden Splendor – watercolor painting by Natalie Kornicks
Untitled 1 – digital drawing by Mona Sharma
Custom Dreams – photograph by Brad Murphey
Vertical Sunset – painting by Robert Darabos
Scenic Impressions – oil painting on canvas by Gina Lemelin
Pinwheel – photograph by Teresa Stallone
Broken Promises – painting by Rich Milo
The Pre-Match Meditation of a Sumo Spider – digital artwork by Thom Withoos
Spring Flowers – painting by Thi Nguyen
Stream of Thought – digital artwork by Terry Hancock
Traveling On – digital artwork by Gordon Beck
Stock Taking – photograph by B.D. Watters
Tremors – digital artwork by Rhonda Phair
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6 comments April 30, 2007
7 More Tips for Promoting Your Online Gallery
Thanks for your great comments about our “5 ways to drive more traffic to your online gallery” article! Those 5 tips were just the start — there’s lots more to learn about finessing your gallery to get more traffic via search engines (a.k.a. Search Engine Optimization or SEO) and online networking.
I’ll be posting more articles on this subject soon, but in the meantime, Empty Easel just posted a great article, including 7 MORE ways help art buyers find your online gallery. They include: (more…)
Add comment April 30, 2007
Show More, Sell More: Sistino Listings Increase
It’s true — if you show more, you’ll sell more. So to help that along, we’re increasing your Sistino image listings allowance for all accounts. Here’s the deal:
| THEN | NOW | |||
| Open Studio | 3 images | → | 10 images | |
| Select Studio | 15 images | → | 50 images | |
| Premium Studio | 40 images | → | 200 images |
What do you need to do to get this upgrade? Nothing — these allowances will be added to your account automatically. All you have to do is sign in to your account, and select additional works to be listed on Sistino. Remember, images must be set-up for Print-on-Demand (POD) in order to be listed on Sistino.
Add comment April 30, 2007
New Artwork of the Day: Orchid Silhouette
From bold and bright to elegant and modern, today’s flower power pick comes to us courtesy of Corrine Ellsworth.
Corrine’s photograph Orchid Silhouette was so striking, it immediately stood out amongst all the floral images in our galleries. I could definitely see this chic photograph hanging on the wall of a city loft, above some Eames chairs and a Noguchi coffee table.
A graduate of Utah State University, Corrine is a graphic designer by trade who shares her stylish photos and bold abstract paintings with the world at her Artist Rising gallery. Drop by and see what’s new with this versatile young artist. Also, check out her Wallskin site, featuring some gorgeous wall-sized artworks and wallcoverings.
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Add comment April 27, 2007
New Artwork of the Day: Blooming Cactus
The road to becoming a full-time artist is often not a straight point-A-to-point-B journey. Just ask Jennifer Lommers. This Pacific Northwest artist took a detour down the information technology career path before finding her way back to her first love, creating art.
Jennifer’s painting Blooming Cactus offers a bright, energetic take on this week’s “flower” theme. Her bold paint strokes and effervescent composition transform this painting into something much more visually compelling than just a simple picture of a cactus. Visit her Artist Rising gallery for more abstracts, landscapes and animal images from this artist’s atelier.
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Add comment April 26, 2007
This Weekend: Spring Open Studios at Hunters Point
This weekend, the Artist Rising team will be enjoying the scene at the Spring Open Studios & Sales at Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco. Over 160 Bay Area artists will be on hand to show off their latest creations to art lovers on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 – 29, from 11 am – 6 pm.
A former U.S. Navy base, Hunters Point is one of the largest urban art colonies in the U.S. and it includes over 15 acres of art studios in seven buildings. If you’re in the Bay Area, be sure to drop by and pick up some great art straight from the source.
Add comment April 25, 2007
