8 Thoughts You Will Have As An Artist That You Should Not Think

People tend to think that being an artist is just rainbows and unicorns. All the time, you just paint pretty pictures and enjoy your life. Believe me, we do that (ᴖᴥᴖ). But, there are also different thoughts you will have as an artist. We all doubt ourselves and question our skills at some point in time. Every artist does, so let’s talk about it!

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READER POLL: Choose Your Next Photoshop Retouching Tutorial!

Every photographer has their retouching secrets and so do I. But – today I decided to share my secrets with you – and you can even choose what exactly you would like to know! I’ve sorted out three lip art pieces of mine that I get the most questions about. You can choose on which piece you would like me to create a complete step-by-step Photoshop retouching tutorial. Sounds good? Let’s get into it!

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Bad Artists Are Popular: Why Bad Art Gets More Likes

We’ve all seen it too many times, bad art gets more Likes than the really good stuff, right? I’m sure you have all come across an artwork and thought, Uh, every child could do that. This is supposed to be art? Nevertheless, bad artists are popular on Instagram, TikTok, DeviantArt, you name it. But why is that? And how can you actually tell good art from bad art? Well, let’s talk about it!

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“Art Is Dead, Dude.” — Why You Should Make Art NOW

“Art is dead, dude.” This is a statement that we’ve been hearing a lot recently. So, is there really no reason anymore why you should make art? Definitely not. The benefits of creating art are immense: art helps with emotions, art benefits the human brain, ... and there is much more to making art. So let’s talk about it!

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NOT Anyone Can Become Good At Digital Art. Here’s Why…

Digital art is becoming increasingly popular, and people who want to try their hand at it wonder whether anyone can become good at digital art. However, I dare to say that not anyone who knows to use an editing program can become a digital artist. Why? Because, apart from the technical skills, there are so many more things you need in order to get a good digital artist – and especially remain one long-term!

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Best Website Hosting For Artists (Paid & Free Website Builders)

Every artist needs a website for their art. But what is the best website hosting for artists? Well, first and foremost, the best host for your artist website depends on your personal needs. Do you want to showcase your portfolio? Do you want sell prints? In this post, you'll find a round-up of the 6 best paid and free website builders for different requirements. All you need to do is choose the one that fits your artistic needs and budget and you are good to go! 

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How To Get Into The Flow State In Art – And Stay There!

Many artists aim to get into a state of flow because it makes creating art effortless and joyful. Your creativity is flowing freely and your ideas simply keep coming. That only happens when you enter a creative flow state. But how do you get into the flow state in art? In this post, I am sharing with you my experiences of getting into the flow as an artist and how you can remain there long-term – or forever!

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10 Common Myths About Artists That You Shouldn’t Believe

There are plenty of myths about artists going round, and some of them can be very detrimental to our artistic growth. That’s why it is importantly to consciously reflect on those misconceptions before we subscribe to them – and let them deter us from our creative path. In this post, I am addressing 10 common myths about being an artist that you should stop believing as fast as possible!

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How To Start A Digital Art Business (+ FREE Art Business Startup Checklist)

Are you passionate about digital art? Have you been thinking about making it a full-time business? Then you probably already have some great digital art business ideas, but still you might wonder, ‘How do I start my own digital art business?’ If that’s the case, this is the right post for you! You'll get a 10-step guide to help you go ahead with your digital art business plan, plus valuable tips on how to make money with digital art. On top of that, you can download your FREE art business startup checklist to make sure you got everything set to successfully start a digital art business!

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WiP Digital Photography: The Making Of ‘Despair’, ‘Hope’ & ‘Courage’

Despair’, ‘Hope’ and ‘Courage’ are my first series of lip art that was fully inspired by nature itself. My goal with this series of artworks was to associate the natural plant cycle with emotions and convey them by using different plants, colors and labial expressions. In this post, I show you how I went about achieving this goal and provide you insights into my creative thinking and process!

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