As you know, this is a time lapse. Artist Richard Robinson paints outdoors at Bream Bay. An artist extraordinaire, he’s mastered his trade. However, it took him a “lifetime” to paint this beautiful landscape. That statement might sound odd at first! However, his skills were achieved over a lifetime of painting, and what we see–even though accelerated, allowed him to create this exquisite work of art in less than an hour.

I know this is an art site, but I couldn’t help myself. McCoy Tyner is an artform within himself.

You’re going to hear the word ‘clip art’ quite a bit these days, and if you’re like a lot of people, you’ll end up  scratching your head wondering what the fuss is all about.  Well, here it is in a nutshell.

Clip art is a word that describes any picture, image, photograph, or illustration that’s used in publication, desktop publishing, advertising, scrapbooking, or anything the imagination can conjure up that uses images.

Here’s a few example of clip art.

1.       Cartoons

2.       linebars

3.       bullets

4.       titles

5.       borders or corners

6.       photo clips

7.       backgrounds

8.       colors

9.       shapes

As you surf the web, take a moment to look at the web pages to see the art that’s used.  You’ll find an unlimited sources of images, graphic art, photo objects, photos clips and other images that are created for web pages.  You’ll find a great deal of clip art in publications, newsletters, and certain desktop publishing projects.

Buying art online is fairly easy. It simply requires visiting your favorite website, browsing for what you’d like to buy, and then making a payment and receiving shipping details. When you’re shopping on line you should purchase only the things you orginally intended. Otherwise, your shopping can get out of control.

Shopping online can save a lot of time, and often money as well. And, when all of the rules and guidelines are followed—shopping online can be quite a lot of fun.

1. Shop with confidence.

It’s also smart to shop online at a store you can trust. It’s possible for anyone to set up shop under almost any name. Legitimate merchants will provide a catalog or brochure for the asking, as well as detailed information about their refund and return politicies.

2. Pay by credit or charge card.

If you use your credit or charge card, you have the right under the Fair Credit Billing Act to dispute a charge if necessary. Make sure you understand all the conditions the credit cards you intend to use.

3. Keep thorough records.

If you’ve been around the block a few times in life, you’ll know that keeping good records will always be a benefit at some time or other. Orders made through the internet are covered by the Federal Mail and Telephone Order Merchandise Rule. Your merchandise, unless otherwise stated, must be delivered within a thirthy-day period.

4. Keep your personal information private.

Unless you know who’s on the other end collecting information, keep your telephone humber, social security number, and email protected. If you have children and other members of the household the same safety rules.

5. Look before you leap.

If you can’t find a company’s privacy policy posted on their web site, you should think twice about making a purchase. You can always follow up later and send an email or written request to the web site asking for information on its privacy policy, and that they post it on their web site.

If you’re an artist looking to find a niche for your creative expression, there are a few good things to consider before you throw in the towel and call it quits. The best content for any artist to draw from are the subjects one is most familiar with. This will allow you to develop your own voice.

Being turned down by an art gallery often leaves many artists thinking they may not be good enough. Don’t fret! It may be because the work is not consistent. Defining a theme will serve to unify the whole body of your art work. Success will follow if you’re able to define your niche with a unifying theme.

Your art should be created in a particular style, about a particular subject, or by distinct series. An example: Let’s say you like to paint in an impressionist style; you should concentrate on marketing your material directly to galleries that will most often show impressionist works of art.

Remember, creating a niche means you can paint any subject manner you like, since your identity as an artist will evolve from the you subjects you choose to paint. You’re more than likely face a lot of competition from other artists, but persistence will eventually pay off.

You may also want to consider submitting your work to people who are interested in your subject matter. This way, you can promote your work on how successful you are in a particular subject.

Painting in subject matter may allow you to eliminate gallery showings. If you want to earn a living as an artist, you’ll have to take a good look at the kind of art that will best express your passions and skills. Next, pick the medium you’re good at and a subject or style you think you’ll enjoy for a while.