Can Fine Art Be Digital? [Addressing The Digital Art Debate]

Is digital art a fine art?
 Digital art has long not been considered 'real art' because it's easy to reproduce. This argument is part of the so-called 'digital art debate' that has been going on for quite a while. But what is actually the difference between fine art and digital art? These are the questions we are going to address in this post. So feel free to dive straight in if you want to find out whether fine art can be digital!

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What Is The Difference Between Surrealism And Pop Art?

Surrealism and Pop Art are both important artistic movements of the twentieth century. Pop Art experienced influences from other art styles. That's why there are quite a few similarities between Pop Art and Cubism, and Pop Art and Dadaism. So what qualifies as Pop Art and what as Surrealism Art? Read on to find out more about the differences between Surrealism and Pop Art in this post!

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Should Artists Use Threads? (One-Million-Dollar Question…)

Social media is one way for artists to get the word out about their art. Meta's Threads app is the latest addition to the social media landscape. Should artists use Threads? Mmh, that's the one-million-dollar question... In this post, I give you a quick rundown of what I think being on Threads will be like. Read through the post and then decide for yourself whether Threads can be a good platform to post your art!

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How To Get Over Art Anxiety & Enjoy Your Creative Process Again

Fear is one of the most crippling feelings any creator can experience. It interrupts your creative process and keeps you from making progress. While creative block is often just a temporary lack of inspiration, creative anxiety is rooted much deeper and not so easy to get rid of. Nevertheless, it's something that many artists experience and there are ways to enjoy making art again. Here are five steps to help you get over art anxiety quickly!

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10 Things An Art Blogger Does (It’s Not What You Think!)

Blogging is good for artists and it is really easy to start an art blog for everyone. On top of that, blogging can also be profitable—how much you earn as an art blogger totally depends on how much work you put in your blog! That being said, what does an art blogger actually do—like all day long? Well, it’s probably not what you think, because we art bloggers don’t just create blog posts day in day out...

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Which Wacom Cintiq Is Best? – Cintiq vs. Cintiq Pro

Wacom manufacture the best drawing tablets with screen in the market. The best Wacom pen displays belong to the Cintiq range that includes the regular Cintiqs (Cintiq 16 and Cintiq 22) and the Cintiq Pro lineup (incl. Cintiq Pro 32 and Cintiq Pro 24). Due to the variety of Wacom tablets available, it can be a little bit daunting to sort out the best Wacom Cintiq for you. To help you find the best Wacom tablet for your needs and budget, I’ve put together this guide with all the details you need to make your decision!

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10 Daily Affirmations For Artists That Actually Work

Daily affirmations for artists are a great way to get rid of negative beliefs about your art and self-sabotaging behavior that block your road to a successful creative career. Do daily affirmations actually work? Words are incredibly powerful and short statements that focus on the change you want to bring about have the potential to catapult your mindset into a positive direction. Here are 10 affirmations for artists that you can say daily!

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How To Blog As An Artist FOR SUCCESS

We know that a blog can be a great way for artists to increase their online visibility and art sales. But to achieve that, your blog posts will have to rank high in the search engine results. How do you blog as an artist in order to rank high in the search, get 1,000+ monthly views and make money with your art blog on top of that? In this post, I show you that it’s absolutely possible and what you need to do to make your art blog successful!

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Top Or Flop: Is Threads Worth It For Artists? (An Artist’s Opinion…)

Threads is the new kid in the social media landscape and Meta, its parent company, is really working hard to push users over there. But is Threads worth it for artists? In this post, I'm taking a deep-dive into the ins and outs of Threads, letting you know what I think about the platform as an artist. Wanna know my stance on whether Threads is a good platform for art? Well, just stick around and read on!

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Is OceanWP A Good Theme For Artists? – Hands-On Review By An Artist

OceanWP is one of the most popular and functional WordPress themes available. But is OceanWP a good theme for artists, too? As an artist, you want to have an easy-to-use and beginner-friendly theme. Of course, you want to customize it to your liking, while the theme remains fast and mobile-friendly. In the end, the theme price matters, too... How does OceanWP fare with all of that? Find out in this hands-on review by an artist!

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