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melissahelene
- Jul 14, 2021
- 3 min
Care For A Finished Scratchboard
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] Completed scratchboard artwork is sprayed with a protective...
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melissahelene
- Jul 1, 2021
- 8 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Realistic and Soft Fur Textures
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] Today's post is all about FUR! I use a combination of the small...
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melissahelene
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
Scratchboard Techniques: Black vs White
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] My scratchboard artwork is all black and white (with many...
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melissahelene
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
Tool Feature: The Other Tools in my Kit
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] There are two tools in my scratchboard tool kit that I use on...
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melissahelene
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Photo-Realistic Eyes with Life and Soul
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] Today I am talking all about EYES! The eyes are my favorite part...
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colorcodedcreative
- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
Scratchboard Tool Feature: Inks
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] Fixing Mistakes One of the most common questions that I get...
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colorcodedcreative
- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
Scratchboard Tool Feature: The X-Acto Blade
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] The X-Acto blade is the second most important tool in my kit....
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 4 min
Frequently Asked Questions | Third Edition | Scratchboard
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] Welcome to the Third Edition of the Frequently Asked Questions...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Frequently Asked Question | Second Edition | Scratchboard Wildlife Artwork
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming Fall 2023!] Hey there everyone! I am back with the second edition of my...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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