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Unique Ways to Uplift Your Interior with One-Of-A-Kind Decor

20/1/2022

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Guest post by Julia Weaver 
​Crafting a home that brings you joy and uplifts your spirits is something many homeowners crave. If your home interior doesn’t reflect your personality or your style, it can leave you feeling uninspired. So, the ultimate question is: Do you feel connected with your space?
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Incorporating one-of-a-kind decor into your home offers the personality, style, and texture that your space might be missing. Unique items that resonate with you can uplift your interior, whether it’s homemade or handcrafted by an artisan. We asked some of our favorite creators – from Vancouver, BC to Jacksonville, FL, to share their best ideas on how to enhance your space with one-of-a-kind decor.

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HOW TO USE THE 80 20 RULE TO IMPROVE YOUR ART

25/11/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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Most of us have heard of The 80 20 Rule or The Pareto Principle.  It's the idea that 20% of activity is responsible for 80% of results.  You might have heard it said that 20% of the people do 80% of the work.  In business, it's often 20% of customers who generate 80% of sales.

So, let's apply this rule to our art making.  I think it's a game changer and here's why.

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10 HABITS OF A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST

28/10/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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​As you are learning how to paint, time management & habits  are probably not the first things that jump to mind, right?  Building these 10 creative habits will actually make your learning to paint journey much more successful!

Here's to your art success, friend.  Let's get into the How To of 10 habits of a successful artist.

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5 WAYS TO MIX BEAUTIFUL GREENS

14/10/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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If you have trouble mixing greens, you are not alone. Green seems to be a colour mixing dilemma for many of us. If you want to learn how to paint, conquering green will be very helpful.

​So here are five simple ways to mix beautiful greens to get you started. 
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ART ORGANIZATION FOR A HAPPIER STUDIO

30/9/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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Art organization is a brilliant idea.  Artists have a reputation for being messy and it’s true, creativity can involve mess but that doesn't mean organization isn't an important aspect of a successful artist's studio.

In this post, I'll share how organizing my art studio and art supplies saved me time, money and frustration.

It has definitely made my studio a happier place.  I have a simple 5 step plan that helped me through the process to a great result.  

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HOW TO USE GRAPHITE TRANSFER PAPER

16/9/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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​If you’ve been wondering how to use graphite transfer paper – this blog post is for you.  If you are thinking “Transfer paper?  What’s that?”  it’s paper that has a layer of graphite on one side.  It works like carbon paper to make a copy.  If “why should I care?” is your next question – here are four great reasons you are going to love transfer paper. 

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WISH OIL PAINTING WAS EASIER?

2/9/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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​​Has learning how to paint in oil ever seemed too complicated?  Intimidating, maybe?  Me, too.  I had oil painting in my “too hard” basket for years.  Once I tried it, though,  I LOVED IT! Now, I suggest my students START with oil because it is so forgiving and they can get amazing results quickly.

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5 REASONS ACRYLIC IS AN AWESOME MEDIUM

19/8/2019

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Blog Cover Image 5 Reasons Why Acrylic is An Awesome Medium by Fiona Valentine
​Acrylic really is a fabulous medium! If you are wondering how to paint with acrylic and if it might be right for you, here are 5 great reasons  to give acrylic a place in your studio: 

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SUPER EASY BASICS ON HOW TO WATERCOLOUR

29/7/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
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​Interested in learning how to watercolour?  Have you wondered if it’s the right medium for you?  Maybe you just want some simple watercolour how to tips?   This blog post has my top tips on some super easy basics to keep it simple.

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WHY CHOOSING ONE MEDIUM IS THE SECRET TO PAINTING SUCCESS

22/7/2019

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by Fiona Valentine
Why choosing one medium is The Secret To Painting Success
This blog post is a painting how to with a difference. Before I dive in to why I think choosing one medium is the secret to painting success, let me say that I love that there are SO many options for painting.  Each medium offers a unique set of skills to learn, characteristics to explore and story telling possibilities.  Painting just never gets old!  The more how to paint techniques we learn, the more we realize we need to learn, keeping us challenged and interested.

There is always a new artist to discover and get to know who opens our eyes to the possibilities of painting in a fresh and exciting way. And don’t get me started on the excitement of buying new brushes and paint!

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    Hi, I'm Fiona.   I'm an artist and art coach. I help aspiring artists learn to paint for fun AND for profit even if they've never sold any of their work before.

    You have more than enough creativity and talent, what you need are skills - both for making art and the art of selling art. 

    ​I can help!

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