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melissahelene
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Care For A Finished Scratchboard
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Completed scratchboard artwork is sprayed with a protective varnish...
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melissahelene
Jul 1, 20218 min read
Art Festivals: During and After A Show
After participating in my first two juried art festivals of summer 2021, it feels very appropriate and timely that we are discussing what...
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colorcodedcreative
Jun 10, 20216 min read
Preparing for a Juried Art Festival
[Grab my free Start Your Art Biz Checklist to help start, build, and grow your art business without all the hassle, questions, and...
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melissahelene
Jun 3, 20216 min read
The Ins and Outs of Applying to Juried Art Festivals
Welcome to my three part series about juried art festivals! This first section will be all about applying for shows - the research...
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melissahelene
May 20, 20213 min read
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Realistic and Soft Fur Textures
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Today's post is all about FUR! I use a combination of the small...
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melissahelene
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Scratchboard Techniques: Black vs White
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] My scratchboard artwork is all black and white (with many variations...
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melissahelene
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Why You Need Your Own Artist Website and Tips to Build One
A website is your place to shine and a space where you control your audiences' experience. You can take them on a journey through your...
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melissahelene
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Tool Feature: The Other Tools in my Kit
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] There are two tools in my scratchboard tool kit that I use on EVERY...
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melissahelene
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Social Media Topic Ideas for Artists
50 Social Media Topic Ideas for Artists Social media marketing is about building a community and strengthening relationships with your...
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melissahelene
Mar 25, 20214 min read
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Photo-Realistic Eyes with Life and Soul
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Today I am talking all about EYES! The eyes are my favorite part of...
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colorcodedcreative
Mar 17, 20214 min read
Ten Ways to Make Money With Your Art Practice
[FREEBIE: Start Your Art Biz Checklist to help you build a sustainable business!] Building a successful career as an artist requires more...
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melissahelene
Mar 11, 20214 min read
Scratchboard Tool Feature: Inks
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Fixing Mistakes One of the most common questions that I get asked,...
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colorcodedcreative
Mar 4, 20214 min read
Five Ways to Get Organized in Your Creative Business
[Freebie: Start Your Art Biz Checklist - we don't know what we don't know and this checklist will help you strategize and plan.] Do you...
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melissahelene
Feb 24, 20213 min read
The Importance of Art Festivals in My Business
Business As An Artist "Why don't you just sell online?" "Are you selling your work on social media?" "...but they're having an online...
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melissahelene
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Scratchboard Tool Feature: The X-Acto Blade
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] The X-Acto blade is the second most important tool in my kit. This...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20205 min read
Frequently Asked Questions | Third Edition | Scratchboard
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Welcome to the Third Edition of the Frequently Asked Questions...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Frequently Asked Question | Second Edition | Scratchboard Wildlife Artwork
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Hey there everyone! I am back with the second edition of my...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
African Elephant | Endangered Species Series
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Quick Facts: Status: Threatened Population: 470,000 Height: 8.2 - 13 ft Weight: 5,000 - 14,000 lbs...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Bonobo | Endangered Species Series
Bonobo (Pan paniscus) Quick Facts: Status: ENDANGERED Population: 10,000 - 50,000 individuals Height: 28 - 35 in Weight: 68 - 86 lbs...
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