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Are Art Marketing Courses a Scam?
March 24, 2024
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If you are an artist on Instagram or Facebook you have likely come across someone in your feed that captures your attention with the promise
Milan Art Mastery Program Section 2 Review
February 5, 2024
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It’s been 10 months since I first joined the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program and I’m finally able to sit down and write my review
Milan Art Mastery Program FAQ
December 14, 2023
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Thanks to my reviews of the Mastery Program, I’ve had a lot of you reaching out to me with your insights and great questions. I’ve
7 Helpful Tips for Selling at an Artist Market
September 10, 2023
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Artist markets are a popular way to sell your artwork and connect with your audience in real-time. I recently participated in my first artist market
Strathmore Stretched Canvas Review
August 8, 2023
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Everyone stop what you’re doing….artist brand Strathmore, most popularly known for their wide section of student, artist, and professional grade papers, now makes canvases! When
Milan Art Mastery Program Section One Review
July 30, 2023
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February 2024 Update: Please note that the Milan Art Institute is now moving away from the ArtSocial app and is now using the Milan Art
Hey, I'm Barb!
I’m a Canadian artist and designer specializing in coloured pencil and mixed media. When I’m not creating art, I love helping other artists by sharing tips and tricks that have helped me. You can find me on all of my social channels @barbsotiart or check out my past Q&A articles for COLORED PENCIL Magazine or my co-hosting appearances on the Sharpened Artist Colored Pencil Podcast.
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