Art Tips and Tutorials

What the Heck is a Giclee' Print? A short explanation of the term often used in today's art galleries and studios, by Betsy Bear

The free and easy way to a simple web portfolio! by Betsy Bear - 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" by Betsy Bear - 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" - by Betsy Bear, updated June 2012 - Article on how to make Giclee' art prints geared for the artist with a little computer knowledge.