tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39917902574930206942024-03-13T21:07:34.498-07:00Art NuVogueThe Art of Leilani JoyLeilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-49252479077239700902019-11-21T15:53:00.000-08:002019-11-21T16:03:54.617-08:00Turbo Kid Cosplay 2019<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "courier"; font-size: 14px;">Our finished cosplay inspired by @TurboKid1997 (Turbo Kid film, 2015) by @rkss.films @rkssyoann @frankrkss @deathbypancake We love this movie so much and making these costumes was SO much fun! I especially love my Gnome Stick and our helmets! We made Brian’s Turbo Kid Armor, Power Glove and props from #EVAfoam, red stretch vinyl and lots of hot glue and spray paint! My jumpsuit was custom dyed and detailed by me, and the helmet was completely custom painted. My gnome stick was made from a plastic costume bat and plastic gnome watering can that I custom painted and attached. Apple's replica harness was gorgeously recreated to perfection by @knut_i_pryanik_ We’re so proud of how our costumes and photos turned out! If you haven’t seen this fun, retro, hilariously gory and heartfelt film check it out now on Amazon Prime! And fingers crossed for #TurboKid2 someday! (See my IGTV video for a little mini movie of our cosplay!) #TurboKid #TurboKidCosplay #TurboKidApple #TurboKidMovie</span></div>
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<br />Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-78004322324636133802017-03-13T23:17:00.000-07:002017-03-13T23:17:33.884-07:00Best of 2016 Update!It's been a while since I've updated the blog, so I thought I'd start with a 2016 Year in Review and reflect on all the new work I created this year! Phew.... time for a video game break! xoxo L<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2G3pDDvEfLo/WMeDCAx5yXI/AAAAAAAABpo/iNaByu3fGtQD5QU4nW7uLx_5CXV7RGxzQCK4B/s1600/Snow%2BWhite%2BLeilani%2BJoy%2BArt%2BDisney%2BBad%2BApple%2BGothic%2BFairytale%2BPop%2BSurrealism.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2G3pDDvEfLo/WMeDCAx5yXI/AAAAAAAABpo/iNaByu3fGtQD5QU4nW7uLx_5CXV7RGxzQCK4B/s400/Snow%2BWhite%2BLeilani%2BJoy%2BArt%2BDisney%2BBad%2BApple%2BGothic%2BFairytale%2BPop%2BSurrealism.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
"Snow White," Acrylic on Hardboard. March, 2016.<br />
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"Josephine," Acrylic on Hardboard. April, 2016.<br />
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"A Girl With No Name," Acrylic on Hardboard. May 2016.<br />
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"Red," Acrylic on Hardboard. June, 2016.<br />
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"Sue 2.0," Acrylic on Hardboard. July, 2016.<br />
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"Imagine," Acrylic and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper. August, 2016.<br />
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"Wednesday,"Original ACEO (art card). Ink on Watercolor Paper. October, 2016.<br />
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"The Ink Kimono," Ink on Watercolor Paper, for InkTober. October, 2016.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFpQB8GoI-0/WMeHp4YIaaI/AAAAAAAABrA/IdvGgcti7NsKmHsiNSGVMr5b8DvJADBsgCK4B/s1600/Grand%2BHigh%2BWitch%2BThe%2BWitches%2BEva%2BErnst%2BAngelica%2BHouston%2BArt%2BLeilani%2BJoy.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFpQB8GoI-0/WMeHp4YIaaI/AAAAAAAABrA/IdvGgcti7NsKmHsiNSGVMr5b8DvJADBsgCK4B/s640/Grand%2BHigh%2BWitch%2BThe%2BWitches%2BEva%2BErnst%2BAngelica%2BHouston%2BArt%2BLeilani%2BJoy.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
"The Grand High Witch," Acrylic on Hardboard. October, 2016.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuGPW_pheFY/WMeH8f5Ws1I/AAAAAAAABrM/hbJo4sqK6moQO7qqRuFzjH9l75ljyQSvQCK4B/s1600/Joy%2BRainbow%2BGirl%2BWhite%2BHair%2BBangs%2BPop%2BSurrealism%2BTears%2BTear%2BSad%2BBeautiful%2BBizarre%2BLeilani%2BArt%2BCreative%2BArtist%2BProcess%2BPortrait%2BBig%2BEye%2BAnime%2BFantasy.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuGPW_pheFY/WMeH8f5Ws1I/AAAAAAAABrM/hbJo4sqK6moQO7qqRuFzjH9l75ljyQSvQCK4B/s400/Joy%2BRainbow%2BGirl%2BWhite%2BHair%2BBangs%2BPop%2BSurrealism%2BTears%2BTear%2BSad%2BBeautiful%2BBizarre%2BLeilani%2BArt%2BCreative%2BArtist%2BProcess%2BPortrait%2BBig%2BEye%2BAnime%2BFantasy.jpg" width="313" /></a><br />
"Joy," Acrylic on Hardboard. November, 2016.<br />
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Finally, for the end of the year I did a few small Christmas works for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/BadAppleArtistCollective" target="_blank">The Bad Apple Artist Collective </a>#BadApples12Days Art Challenge.<br />
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"Starry Night," Acrylic and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper. December, 2016.<br />
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"The Nutcracker," Acrylic and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper. December, 2016. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SI9o0odPws8/WMeI-vZto2I/AAAAAAAABrg/fL4iMM6aAm8DSnZakdPugA0XZcTEjZMuQCK4B/s1600/Candy%2BCane%2BAnime%2BGirl%2BArt%2BChristmas%2BPeppermint%2BWhite%2BHair%2BLeilani%2BJoy.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SI9o0odPws8/WMeI-vZto2I/AAAAAAAABrg/fL4iMM6aAm8DSnZakdPugA0XZcTEjZMuQCK4B/s400/Candy%2BCane%2BAnime%2BGirl%2BArt%2BChristmas%2BPeppermint%2BWhite%2BHair%2BLeilani%2BJoy.jpg" width="285" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gHVwciI9-mk/WMeI-w6bU_I/AAAAAAAABro/JlvwG6oXTjE3yZTNjalciBmqgKFi35ZYQCK4B/s1600/wreath%2Bgirl%2Bchristmas%2Bart%2Bby%2BLeilani%2BJoy.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a><br />
"Candy Cane" Acrylic and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper. December, 2016.<br />
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"Wreath," Acrylic and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper. December, 2016.<br />
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You can check out the creation process of all these works on my video art blog, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MissLeilaniJoy" target="_blank">Art NuVogue here.</a> And of course find prints any any available originals in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeilaniJoyArt" target="_blank">online shop here.</a><br />
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I'm so excited about all my new projects coming up in 2017! Stay tuned!<br />
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xoxo<br />
Leilani Joy<br />
<br />Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-91901013692328052772016-09-27T16:50:00.004-07:002016-09-27T16:51:43.573-07:00Leilani Joy + Lifebook 2017<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WpSuxvwr0P4" width="560"></iframe><br />
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have some wonderful & exciting news! I am going to be teaching </span></span></span><span style="font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;">on
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next year! I can't wait to collaborate with this amazing team of
creative educators and help you guys create your very own Lifebook!</span></span></div>
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even MORE exciting news is that I am </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>giving
away 1 space </b></span><span style="font-size: small;">on this amazing year long art
course! (a $120 dollar value!) Watch my YouTube video annoucment if you want to find out
more about Life Book 2017 (<a href="http://leilanijoy.com/lifebook">http://leilanijoy.com/lifebook</a>)
and if you want to find out how you can win a spot! :)</span></span></span></span></div>
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Book, is a celebration and honoring of YOU” </b>it's</span><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">a</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">year-long
mixed media art class </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;">organized
by <a href="http://www.willowing.org/" target="_blank">Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts.</a></span></span></div>
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is joined by </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>22 incredible art teachers
(including myself) </b></span><span style="font-size: small;">who are all gearing up to
share their mixed media techniques, tips and tricks with YOU! The
Life Book is all themed around self-development and healing, and
you’ll be creating several loose mixed media art journal pages per
month, and by the end of the year you will bind all your works into a
glorious journal (a Life Book)! You will have a wonderful keepsake
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for the rest of your life!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">There
is absolutly know previous art experience or training required and
it's completely open to all ages. You can find out a lot more about
the Life Book (and FYI- it has been joined by over </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>12,500+
</b></span><span style="font-size: small;">people in the past!) by checking out my link
(<a href="http://leilanijoy.com/lifebook">http://leilanijoy.com/lifebook</a>).</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With
the Life Book, I will be teaching two classes that I'm very excited
about! One entitled, <b>“Style Self Discovery”</b> where I will guide
you through rediscovering your early artistic influences and helping
you discover an artistic style that's unique to you! </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then
I'll also be teaching a BONUS lesson that I'm calling the </span></span><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="text-decoration: none;">“The
Cut Paper Protection Goddess” </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">This
lesson will focus on conquering your inner insecurities and self
doubt while creating a gorgeous one of a kind Protection Goddess from
a collection of cut paper collage elements that I'll be providing you
to work with! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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for the Life Book opens on <b>October 3rd 2016</b> and the classes begins on
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if you want to start the year with a fabulous creative BANG and spend
2017 with a wonderful creative community of like-minded souls,
learning more about art and how to be kinder and more loving towards
yourself, be sure to join once registration opens! :) Keep this page
(leilanijoy.com/Lifebook) bookmarked so that you can sign up the
moment it goes on sale!</span></span></span></div>
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Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-4240525768166881092016-03-10T14:04:00.002-08:002016-03-10T14:05:56.317-08:00Will You Be My Bridesmaid?<center>
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A special day is coming up soon- so I wanted an extra special way of inviting my favorite ladies to be my bridesmaids! I started with a little watercolor portrait of each girl....<br />
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Then I used my button maker machine from <a href="http://www.americanbuttonmachines.com/" target="_blank">American Button Machine</a> (in 2.5" size) to create individual pocket mirrors for each girl.
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Then I took a little trip to Michaels and picked up these items....<br />
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<li>4 Square Craft Boxes</li>
<li>Recollections: Wood Embellishment Tags (12 pc)</li>
<li>Recollections: Floral Embellishment Tags (48 pc)</li>
<li>Bead Landing: 20lb Hemp Cord </li>
<li>Organza Bags in Aqua</li>
<li>Celebrate It: Paper Crinkle in white</li>
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I embellished each heart with my message and wedding date and added some little faux stitches using a sharpie. I then cut out each heart to be placed inside the box.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i> "Hi there- Can you paint a replica of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling in my baby's room and make it look JUST like Michelangelo? But also I have a very tight budget... like I can only pay you $5.00 maximum. When can you start?"
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So to make a little easier on you I'm sharing the patented <b><u>LEILANI JOY POLITE COMMISSION DECLINE!</u> </b>Guaranteed to get you out of an awkward payment explanation while maintaining professionalism and rapport with your oh-hell-no-it's-never-gonna-happen-client.</div>
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All jokes aside, when someone contacts you for a potential commission, it's a <b>compliment! </b>That person loves your work enough that they really would like an original custom piece of their very own. In most cases, that person isn't trying to take advantage of you or your time. Most likely they are simply a little naive about proper artist etiquette and the going rate for your services.<br />
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As a preemptive measure, it's a good idea to have your commission guidelines available on your website- what you will or won't do, turn around times and other policies. You can see an example of mine here: <a href="http://www.leilanijoy.com/Commissions" target="_blank">http://www.leilanijoy.com/Commissions </a><br />
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I would also recommend having at least an approximation of your rates so people can easily access this information and have an idea of it before contacting you. These things will cut down on the amount of <i>are-you-serious-wtf-requests</i> you receive.<br />
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<b>BUT!</b> If a commission request does make it through all your well placed booby traps you may have to actually politely decline. I prefer to reply rather than ignore, because again - this person is well intended and probably loves your work and may be a long time customer.<br />
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So below are two different ways to wriggle out of your sticky situation. One for a commission that doesn't fit the type of work you do OR you just don't want to do it, and a second one for outrageous budget constraints that would have you working for 5 cents and hour....<br />
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<span class="s1">Thank you so much for your interest in my commissions! I truly appreciate all inquiries for new projects! However, at this time I will regrettably have to decline this commission request. I am currently focusing on work that fits into my existing portfolio. While I love a challenge and new ideas- I typically focuses on<span style="color: red;"> ________ .</span> If you'd like to commission something similar to my current body of work please review my commission rates and process here <i style="color: red;">insert link to your website. </i>Thanks again, and I hope you'll consider me for a future project.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"> Thank you so much for your interest in my commissions! I appreciate all inquiries for new projects! However, at this time I will regrettably have to decline this commission request. My minimum is <span style="color: red;">___________</span> for a <span style="color: red;">___________ (whatever they requested). </span></span>Have you thought of checking out Deviant Art for your commission concept? There are some very talented artists on there that may be able to work within your budget and may be better suited to your needs. </div>
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Well, my work here is DONE! Hope this helps! Feel free to add or change these as needed. It might not hurt to also offer them a coupon code for your online store as a token of your appreciation. and Remember it's ok to say "NO." Sometimes it's better to decline than torture yourself doing a piece you hate- especially for next to no money! </div>
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<br />Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-23932577196598163492014-08-20T21:03:00.004-07:002014-08-20T21:16:26.360-07:00Leilani Joy's Disney Works for Wonderground Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey Disney fans! I'm proud to present my finished works commissioned by Disney for their <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA. These pieces made their official debut last weekend on August 16th 2014 and my original "Tick Tock Tink" found her forever home that very day! "Maleficent" and "The Queen's Way" are still available for purchase and Wonderground also offers beautiful double matted giclee collectable prints and postcards! The originals, prints, and postcards will be available until sold out at Wonderground Gallery, OR you can order via email or by phone! Wonderground Gallery is happy to ship worldwide! Contact </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">merchandise.guest.services</span><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;"></wbr><span class="word_break" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline-block; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">@disneyparks.com or by telephone at: 877-560-6477. Just let them know you are interested in Leilani Joy’s artwork from WonderGround Gallery and they would be happy to let you know what is currently available. All images are officially Disney licensed. All rights reserved. Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.wondergroundgallery.com/">www.wondergroundgallery.com</a> for more upcoming events!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Reposted Article by <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;">BY: </span><span class="vcard author" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;"><a class="fn nickname url" href="https://www.freelancersunion.org/blog/authors/lvanthoen/" rel="author" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; text-decoration: none;" title="Show Lindsay Van Thoen's entries">LINDSAY VAN THOEN</a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;">– </span><abbr class="published" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: default; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;" title="2014-06-16T15:34:32-04:00Z">JUNE 16, 2014</abbr></span><br />
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<i><abbr class="published" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: default; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;" title="2014-06-16T15:34:32-04:00Z">"</abbr><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;">Here’s a really simple piece of pricing advice that always works: cut the zeros.</span></i></span><br />
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Let’s say you’re doing an interior design project for a client. You list out all the services you’ll provide in your proposal, and then you give them a project fee: $5,000.</i></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">The client balks. Even though you provided a breakdown of how you got to that number, they want a breakdown of your hours or an itemized list of expenses. They try to haggle you down another $500.</i></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">What would happen if you quoted them a price of $5,180?</i></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">I bet your client would be happier. A specific number has greater meaning because it looks like you calculated your cost exactly. You took the time to break down all the custom component costs, and come up with a number for their needs -- not just the number you normally quote. $5,180 looks like an unrounded number with no padding.</i></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em;">I’ve seen it time and time again: clients don’t like zeros. It wakes up their never-far-away suspicion that freelancers pad their quotes and are trying to milk them dry. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em;">It’s a law of non-even price numbers that marketers have employed for centuries.</span></i></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">If you’re pricing your services right -- <a href="https://www.freelancersunion.org/blog/2014/05/07/how-raise-your-freelance-rates/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #f25012; text-decoration: none;">based on true value</a> -- you will not be lying to your clients. This is not about misrepresenting yourself. It’s about making the <a href="https://www.freelancersunion.org/blog/2014/05/14/guide-freelance-project-proposals/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #f25012; text-decoration: none;">proposal</a> and bid process smoother.</i></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fff2cc;">This is not always going to make your clients happy. But try it and you may see a difference."</i></div>
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<br />Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-21117497880197947632014-05-21T23:21:00.000-07:002014-05-21T23:21:47.250-07:00Portfolio Updates!I realized I haven't updated the blog with my most recent work- so I thought it was time for an update! Here are a few of my most recent works! -L<br />
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"The Queen Wore Red," and "Alice Wore Blue" </div>
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For "GET THE LEAD OUT V" Group Show. Swoon Gallery, Los Angeles CA.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Hi Guys! Leilani Joy here with some updates and announcements! Please check out my Shows and Events Page for upcoming live appearances: </span><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://www.leilanijoy.com/Shows-Events" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border: 0px; color: #1b7fcc; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="http://www.leilanijoy.com/Shows-Events">http://www.leilanijoy.com/Shows-Events</a><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> and connect with me on my new network, Google+ at:</span><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="https://plus.google.com/+LeilaniJoy/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border: 0px; color: #1b7fcc; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="https://plus.google.com/+LeilaniJoy/">https://plus.google.com/+LeilaniJoy/</a>Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-67721693710995785522014-03-27T12:08:00.000-07:002014-03-27T12:09:36.012-07:00Facebook Gives "Fan Pages" the Finger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17.27272605895996px; text-align: left;">Facebook has changed it's page policies and now only about 1% of my fans will ever see my posts. It's very disappointing for people like me who have worked hard to build up a fan base on Facebook over many years. (See the full article on TIME Magazine</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">'s website here: </span></span><a href="http://time.com/34025/the-free-marketing-gravy-train-is-over-on-facebook/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 17.27272605895996px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://time.com/34025/the-free-marketing-gravy-train-is-over-on-facebook/</a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">)</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">Prior to this new change it was only about 16% of fans that saw my posts, as stated by Facebook in 2012. Facebook made $7 billion last year in advertisments, but now they've decided they need more money. I'm not some big corporation and there are a lot of other small businesses out there who will never get noticed because of this new policy. Facebook had been a great free platform for small businesses to grow their customer base and increase their exposure without having to spend thousands of dollars on </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">advertising</span><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">. But I </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">suppose</span><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;"> all good things must come to an end- if there is potential to make money. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">The new policy suggests you spend $1500 (per post) to boost visibility to your OWN FANS. That is ridiculous and obviously I am unable to pay for such advertising. It will be </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">fascinating</span><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;"> to see if Facebook's new money making strategy actually ends of backfiring, and driving people away from Facebook. I'm certainly hoping some of my fans will follow me over to a new platform like Google+. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">In conclusion, I'll continue to post my updates on Facebook, until I really feel like it isn't making a difference (and be sure to subscribe to get notifications when I post updates, if you want to stay connected) </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">But as of now I will be making a transition over to Google+ so please connect with me here </span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplus.google.com%2F%2BLeilaniJoy%2F&h=0AQGfKYsd&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 17.27272605895996px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://plus.google.com/+LeilaniJoy/</a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;"> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">I'll also be utilizing my other platforms more frequently like Instagram, Blogger, and Twitter. If you'd like to continue to see my updates and participate in my contests please make sure you connect with me on one of my other networks as well (</span></span><a href="http://www.leilanijoy.com/Network-and-Connect" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 17.27272605895996px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.leilanijoy.com/Network-and-Connect</a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">)</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.27272605895996px;">I appreciate each and every one of you and all the support I've received from you guys! I would not be where I am today without you all- but like any good business person I must adapt with the times, and times they are a changing! xoxo L</span></span></span></span>Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-823411737031014152014-03-17T19:08:00.000-07:002014-03-17T19:11:11.911-07:00The Design Pricing Formula<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Pricing is possibly one of the most changeling things we must do as professional artists. I can't tell you how many times a potential client has insulted me with, "Why is it SO expensive!?" The client rarely takes into account that as an artist you are providing them with a specific service and that we don't just do it "for fun." We have bills to pay just like you. It's doubtful that someone would challenge their accountant, doctor, or plumber in the same fashion. Typically they expect those services to cost a certain amount so they are willing to pay the fee. For artists though, it can be tricky- especially with places like Deviant Art where you can find talented young high school students willing to work for free! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I often get asked how to charge for artwork, and I have a much more "wordy" and in depth answer to that in my FAQ section here, <a href="http://www.artnuvogue.com/2013/05/faqs.html#artbiz">http://www.artnuvogue.com/2013/05/faqs.html#artbiz</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But recently I stumbled upon this fantastic little formula by David Airey (<a href="http://www.davidairey.com/">http://www.davidairey.com/</a>) a professional graphic designer from Northern Ireland. He simplifies the process so perfectly here! While obviously design pricing isn't an exact science- these are definitely the big points to consider when charging for your artwork! Hope this helps you along your journey toward being a pro! xoxo L</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">I’m not
totally sure about this one, I think it was a collection of pieces. Right after
graduating from the AAU <i>(Academy of Art University, San Francisco)</i></span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> in 2009, I was contacted by a woman
on Myspace (haha!) with a gallery space who had seen some of my school work.
She asked if I could do 12 pieces for her gallery and I went nuts painting day
and night for a month to get them done. In that series I did, “Kimiko,” “Jaeda
and Jai,” “Leslie & Loki,” and quite a few others, but those three became
really popular and I still sell lots of prints of them today. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">All of
those actually! I love creative writing and performance art! If I hadn’t been
an artist I would have pursued writing professionally. I used to write daily
for many many years and wish I had more time to do it now. I hope one day to
combine writing with my art perhaps in childern’s books or graphic novels. I
also love dance and performance and I trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern
dance for about 10 years. In high school I became very involved in acting,
drama and school plays. I performed in musicals as well, though singing </span><span style="font-size: 21px;">definitely</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> isn’t my strong suit- but I do love a game of Rockband or karaoke bars
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learn to draw, what are the top 3 resources/guides/classes that you suggest for
beginners in drawing people? <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wish I
could narrow it down to “3” but unfortunately I think there are A LOT more than
“3” resources you need to learn to draw the human figure. I’ve taken somewhere
in the ballpark of 10+ classes on just drawing the human figure alone! Eeep!
That’s a lot! And I still consider myself learning. To get started though I would
suggest a basic “Analysis of Form” class- in which you basically learn how to
interpret light and shadow and draw still life objects. Once you master some of
those techniques you can use them on the human form. After that you would want
to pursue a nude figure drawing class- possibly a series of them- it really
takes a while to master some of the common forms and shapes of the human body.
Once you have some familiarity with the nude figure you may want to pursue a
clothed figure class and also a quick studies or gesture drawing class. The
clothed figure classes will help you better combine your understanding of
drapery and fabric and how it covers the human form beneath. A quick studies or
gesture drawing class is great for learning to interpret more quickly and learn
to draw more dynamic poses for your figures. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I would never say one style is “better”
than another, but I do find myself personally attracted to art nouveau, art
deco, pop surrealism, fashion illustration, and also abstract art. I would say
my personal style is a hybrid of all of these. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> In high school I enrolled in the
Saturday Art Experience offered at the AAU in San Francisco for high school
students. It was an awesome way to try out the Art School experience and take
really fun classes that aren't available at a regular high school. I took it both my
junior and senior year. I took “Intro to 3D modeling” (at the time I believed I
wanted to be a 3D animator-but changed my mind in college.) I also took “Comic
Book and Graphic Novel Illustration” which I really loved. I suppose “expensive”
is relative, and I wouldn’t say it was “cheap,” but I really had a worthwhile
experience and it solidified my decision to go to the AAU for my formal
training. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Because I MUST. Haha…. No, but seriously,
I love it! It’s been part of my life since I was very small child and I
can not imagine not doing art. Sure, I get burned out- and yes- doing art for a
living is quite different than just doing it for fun, but there is still
something so incredibly gratifying about creating something from my head that
never existing in the world before- and that’s why I love what I do.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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already, but I usually like to describe my style as just that, “my style.” My style is a collective of influences,
styles, and personal experience that can only come from me. I do find it hard
when I hear young artists say over and over “I can’t find my style” and they
settle for emulating other artists. There is NO NEED for that! You don't need
to “find” your style because just by being “you”- you already have your style!
Yes, it takes lots of work and you should still seek art education, but you
will find that you naturally gravitate toward a certain way of creating. You should
embrace that which makes you unique, and never do things because you see other
people doing them and finding success at it. True </span><span style="font-size: 21px;">success</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> only comes by being yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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supports you on a daily basis? When you're struggling? </b></span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My
boyfriend and family are the best support system I could ask for! My parents
have always supported me 110% and gone above and beyond to nurture me and
encourage me to pursue my passion. They are still right by my side at every
show and always a source of inspiration and an example of hard work paying
off. My boyfriend, Brian (whom I
live with and is a fantastic artist himself) has also been an incredibly
supportive partner and I’ve grown so much artistically since knowing him. He
encourages me without criticizing but always offers insight and pushes me to
improve my craft. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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there ever a time when you felt art was <i><u>not</u> </i></b></span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>for you?</b></span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Haha! More
times than I’d like to admit! But I don’t think it’s excusive to the art field.
Choosing a career path in the arts is not an easy road and there will be
struggles. My journey so far has been very organic and there have been many
times where I had no idea if I was doing the right thing and I often worried
that I was doomed to fail, but somewhere along the way I decided to just keep
at it. I’ve been nearly a straight “A” student all my life and I learned early
on that if you are willing to work hard enough you will succeed- regardless if
you’re the fastest or most talented etc. With that said, pursuing an art career
is not for everyone and there are certainly a ton of talented artists who
prefer to do art as a hobby and not pursue it professionally or exclusively. I think you just need to decide if you
love it enough to brave the risk. In fine art and freelance it can often be
feast or famine and you often may find yourself drawing for other people and
not always enjoying it, but for me the rewards far out weigh the risks and cons.
I can’t imagine myself doing anything else! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-25093658713218437592014-01-03T14:05:00.002-08:002014-01-03T14:10:42.501-08:00Leilani Joy at WonderGround Gallery, Downtown Disney® <span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">So excited to finally be able to announce this! This January I'll be the featured guest artist at </span><a aria-haspopup="true" aria-owns="js_18" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=385370308175331&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/WonderGround-Gallery/385370308175331" id="js_19" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">WonderGround Gallery</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> in Downtown Disney, Anaheim. My prints will be available in the store and I'll be doing a meet and greet and signing on January 11th and 12th from 1-4 pm! Come and by and meet me! Hope to see you guys there...</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Any subject matter is welcome- but remember that it's a birthday card design!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Only one entry per person</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Any medium is allowed</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Please send a small JPEG image to Admin@LeilaniJoy.com with your name and details</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Your submission MUST be received before MIDNIGHT on Monday November 25th 2013. (so the end of Nov. 25th)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">You need to design the front (cover) of the card only. You don't need to design the inside or back of the card.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Winner will receive an awesome Leilani Joy Prize pack that includes: <b>A signed 11x14"print of the winner's choice, a postcard set, a holiday card featuring "Magdalen and Magi"- and a pin back button! </b></li>
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Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-53232063511497365072013-10-30T18:07:00.002-07:002013-10-30T18:07:56.317-07:00Developing Your Own Drawing Style!A lot of people ask me about how to go about developing their own unique drawing style, and I came across this great (if not a little... wordy...) tutorial on developing your illustration style by fellow YouTube artist Sycra (https://www.youtube.com/user/Sycra) The following is a fantastic exercise for those who are looking to develop a unique art style.<br />
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He makes some really great points in this video, and I couldn't agree more! A few hightlighted points to consider when developing your own style....<br />
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Sycra says, <i>"I've seen this a lot- Artists who reference disney styles, like Glenn Keaton's style, or they'll do an Avatar The Last Airbender style-thing and it's very easy to see they copied from the style instead of learning how to draw properly, because you'll see little mistakes show up. More as with foundations, you can push things sooo far."</i><br />
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Sycra says, <i>"As for people wanting to know how to do my own style- that's something I really don't want to do. And the reason is; I feel at that point THAT is what you create yourself. Right? I don't feel bad teaching foundations, but I wouldn't feel entirely good about teaching how I go about my own version of simplifying reality because that's MY way of seeing things. It's quite individual." </i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br />Hi NuVoguers! Leilani Joy here, with your intro to Commissions! There are a few important things that you need to know before you go pro! Do keep in mind that there is a learning curve to this process and it may take you a few jobs and clients before you get the system down. Also remember that every client is a little different and people have different communication styles. As the artist you are providing your creative services and it's important that present yourself in a professional way. These tips and guidelines are just that- guidelines! You'll need to alter these terms and practices to fit your needs and the parameters of your specific project/job. So in this post I'll be covering the following: </span><br />
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<b><b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are a lot of factors involved in art pricing. Obviously experienced artists who are in high demand can charge substantially more than an artist who is just starting out. Jasmine Beckett-Grifith's pieces often go for thousands and thousands of dollars each, but this doesn't mean you're going to start out earning the same thing. She is a good example of an artist who has made a name for herself and built up a strong demand for her work- as well as a high paying cliental. For those of us who aren't quite there yet, there are a few factors to consider. First, ask yourself the following questions:</span></span></b></b></div>
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<a href="http://picmarkr.com/">http://picmarkr.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.umarkonline.com/">http://www.umarkonline.com/</a><br />
More watermark software and websites: <a href="http://louisem.com/1912/free-watermark-software-watermark-online">http://louisem.com/1912/free-watermark-software-watermark-online</a><br />
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"Alice" by Leilani Joy</div>
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Artwork by Jasmine Becket-Griffith</div>
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Artwork by Carissa Rose</div>
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Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-22299421505319219262013-08-09T22:33:00.000-07:002013-08-09T22:33:34.131-07:00Rapunzel Rapunzel! Let down your hair!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Rapunzel" Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel. SOLD. 2013.</div>
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Hi guys! I thought I'd share with you this great and useful guide to acrylics for beginners by, <a href="http://painting.about.com/bio/Marion-Boddy-Evans-7973.htm">Marion Boddy-Evans</a>. Marion shares some great basics for Acrylic beginners and I thought I'd share these techniques with you guys!<br />
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Acrylics are extremely versatile, fast-drying paints, and can be used straight from the tube like oils or thinned with water or a medium and used like watercolors. And a lot in-between. Here are a few tips to help you get started painting with acrylics.<br />
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Because acrylics dry so fast, squeeze only a little paint out of a tube at a time. If you're using a 'normal' plastic palette invest in a spray bottle so you can spray a fine mist over the paint regularly to keep it moist, and thus usable. 'Stay-wet' palettes – where the paint sits on a sheet of wax paper place on top of a damp piece of watercolor paper – eliminate the need to do this, but generally don't have a hole for your thumb so are more awkward to hold in your hand.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 2: Blot your Brushes</u></b><br />
Keep a piece of paper towel or cloth next to your water jar and get into the habit of wiping your brushes on it every time you rise them. This prevents water drops running down the ferrule and onto your painting, making blotches.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 3: Opaque or Transparent Colors</u></b><br />
If applied thickly – either straight from the tube or with very little water added – or if mixed with a little titanium white, all acrylic colors can be opaque. If diluted, they can be used like watercolors or for airbrushing.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 4:</u></b><b><u> Acrylic vs Watercolor Washes </u></b><br />
When an acrylic wash dries, it's permanent and, unlike a watercolour wash, is insoluble and can be over-painted without fear of disturbing the existing wash. The colors of subsequent washes mix optically with the earlier ones. A watercolor glaze can be lifted out using water and a cloth.<br />
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<b><u> Tip 5: Think Thin When Thinking Glazes</u></b><br />
If you want transparent glazes, these should be built up in thin layers, so the colors beneath show through. Use the brush to spread the paint out thinly across the surface.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 6: Improve Flow Without Losing Color</u></b><br />
To increase the flow of a colour with minimal loss of color strength, use flow-improver medium rather than just water.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 7: Blending</u></b><br />
Because acrylics dry rapidly, you need to work fast if you wish to blend colors. If you're working on paper, dampening the paper will increase your working time.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 8: Hard Edges</u></b><br />
Masking tape can be put onto and removed from dried acrylic paint without damaging an existing layer. This makes it easy to produce a hard or sharp edge. Make sure the edges of the tape are stuck down firmly and don't paint too thickly on the edges, otherwise you won't get a clean line when you lift it.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 9: Washing-up Liquid with Masking Fluid</u></b><br />
Masking fluid or frisket can be used with acrylics washes, as well as with watercolors. Be sure it's completely dry before you paint over it, and don't paint too thickly over it or you'll have to scratch away the paint to get to the masking fluid. Masking fluid will work on paper and canvas, but do try it out first before using it in a painting to get a feel for it. Once masking fluid has dried in a brush, it's nearly impossible to remove. Dipping a brush into some washing-up liquid first makes it easier to wash masking fluid out of a brush.<br />
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<b> <u>Tip 10: Using Acrylic Paint as a Glue for Collage</u></b><br />
Provided it's used fairly thickly and the item to be stuck isn't too heavy, acrylic paint will work as a glue in a collage. Simply apply some to the surface, like you would glue.
Leilani Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447863089157895925noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991790257493020694.post-14453867318743054242013-05-28T19:00:00.002-07:002013-05-28T19:00:32.951-07:00Feeling Color Blocked?Have you ever felt afraid of ruining a great drawing with the wrong colors? Are you in need of some color inspiration? I have just the place for you! I recently stumbled upon a fantastic blog called, "Movies in Color," on Tumblr: <a href="http://moviesincolor.com/">http://moviesincolor.com</a><div>
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This blog breaks down and simplifies the color palette's of some of the most beautifully shot films. You can easily see how color affects mood and story telling in these screen caps. Check out some of my favorite examples:</div>
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<u>Jean-Pierre Jeunet Week</u><em><br /></em><em><a href="http://amzn.to/18iaYlT" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #0cb8ad; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Amelie</a>, 2001</em><strong>Cinematography:</strong><span> Bruno Delbonnel</span></div>
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