Articles, Tutorials, and Tips
- What the Heck is a Giclee' Print? A short explanation of the term often used in today's art galleries and studios.
- The free and easy way to a simple web portfolio! This is very brief tutorial for building a web site using a free web editor called NVU and Geocities' free hosting service! This tutorial will help you post a web site containing one or two pages with several images, your bio and contact information. This simple site can be developed further as you learn the editing essentials and have time. It will be easy to expand your information and upgradw to a full-featured hosting service when you are ready. The tutorial is geared for those with very little or no experience working with web design, but familiar with computers, word processors, and web surfing.
- "Art Marketing in Fairbanks -The Basics" This article deals specifically with marketing in the Fairbanks (Alaska) area, but much of the information can be applied to any location. Topics covered include: Setting Goals, Utilizing Support Organizations, Education and Training, Pricing Artwork, Finding Venues, Internet Marketing, and more.
- "The Devils in the (Printing) Details" - Article on printing Giclee' art prints in the studio. A nice combination of techniques and a little humor make this article worth reading.
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Slideshows of several Plein Air painting Adventures around Alaska:
- History the Old Valdez Trail and Richardson Hwy between Valdez and Fairbanks, Alaska. This web site includes links to landmarks, parks, museums, and lodges along the highway.
Check back for more articles and slideshows in the future!
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