Georgia Artist of The Year

Prestige Award Georgia Artist of The Year

How I Was Chosen Georgia Artist of The Year By now, you’ve probably heard me mention my recent New York trip. For the first time in my life, I traveled to New York City, to receive the Prestige Award for Georgia Artist of the year. This recognition is quite an honor, and New York City […]

Sketching a Painting Commission

Here you can see me sketching a painting commission. Preliminary sketches are the first step. Once I have that basic outline complete I will check with my client for their approval to proceed. These preliminary sketches aren’t very detailed because I do that part with the paintbrush. This step for laying out proper proportions and […]

Hiring an Artist for a Commission

Beach Dog Painting Commission

How to Hire an Artist for a Commission. What is a commission? Hiring an artist for commission, simply means you make an agreement for a specific and often very special piece of art you want to be created by that artist. How does commissioning an artist work? Here is what you need to know. Inquire […]

The Mended Heart

The Mended Heart

The Mended Heart Description Did you know that the Japanese repaired broken pottery by filling it with gold? It emphasizes the fractures instead of disguising them. This method often renders the piece more valuable. This process, art for is called Kintsugi.   The top right of this heart is filled with glass beads which is […]

Suicide Awareness

Suicide

Suicide It’s often an uncomfortable topic, but since it’s national suicide awareness month, let’s talk about it. Did you know I was once suicidal as a teenager? Although I used to be embarrassed and hid it. I’m now coming forth to reach out to others. For me, I tried committing suicide multiple times. I had […]

Sunflower Paint Along

Complimentary Sunflower Paint Along Here is a complimentary Sunflower paint along tutorial.  I’m working in oils, but you may choose acrylics if you like.  Over the past month, I’ve created three tutorials to help those bored at home under COVID-19 quarantine. First off, here is the reference from my own photo. I’m sorry you can […]

Bravery

Bravery and What it Means to be Brave Bravery comes in many forms, such as standing up for what you believe in. It may be as simple as speaking up for yourself or someone else,  or it may be risking your own safety or life to save an animal or person in distress. From the […]

Art Fair Packing List

Memorial Day weekend was my most recent art show at the Marietta Artisan Market. This time last year, I was planning, researching and networking with many artists. As a matter of fact, I’ve created a Pinterest board all about tips just for art shows and fairs. You can see it here:  https://www.pinterest.com/TinaAStoffel/art-show-display-and-tips/   Plan Ahead Planning […]

Free Artistic May Calendar

Enjoy This Free Artistic May Calendar On Me Here is your  free artistic May calendar download featuring an image of my Boca Birds oil painting inspired by the gorgeous serene scenery at Boca Grand Florida. Click on the image below to see the full oil painting. This image was cropped to fit this calendar.   Next […]

Free Downloadable April 2017 Calendar

Free Downloadable April 2017 Calendar of News and Events Can you believe it’s nearly April? Mark your calendars or better yet, here is a free downloadable April 2017 calendar below with my show dates included along with an image of my Sunset Sandpipers Painting. See my website for more information on this painting. I don’t know […]

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