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Gifts for Artists: Real Artists Talk About Their Wish Lists

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What are the perfect gifts for artists? ZenARTists Ardak, Victoria, Michelle, Celena, Beatrice, Theodora and Kathleen shared t ...
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Ayna Paisley: Encaustic Art and Contemporary ...

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Notable for her encaustic art and contemporary impressionistic style, let’s shine the spotlight on our ZenAR ...Notable for her encaustic art and contemporary impressionistic style, let’s shine the spotlight on our ZenAR ...
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7 Famous Female Artists in Contemporary Art ...

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For Women's Month 2021, let’s look at the life and work of seven of the most famous female artists in the co ...For Women's Month 2021, let’s look at the life and work of seven of the most famous female artists in the co ...
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir Paintings and Curious ...

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We take a look at the most famous Renoir paintings and examine facts about the life of the artist who inspired ...We take a look at the most famous Renoir paintings and examine facts about the life of the artist who inspired ...
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Everett Reynolds: Stories of People of Color ...

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Let's take a look at Chicago-based contemporary artist Everett Reynolds life and his body of work that tell st ...Let's take a look at Chicago-based contemporary artist Everett Reynolds life and his body of work that tell st ...
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Famous Manet Paintings and Curious Facts Abo ...

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Let’s take a look at Manet paintings, the life and career of the artist who bridged two of the most importan ...Let’s take a look at Manet paintings, the life and career of the artist who bridged two of the most importan ...
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5 Symbols of Love to Add to Your Next Painti ...

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Love symbols in art across periods in history—let's take a look at 5 symbols of love found in master paintin ...Love symbols in art across periods in history—let's take a look at 5 symbols of love found in master paintin ...
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8 Things to Do on Valentine’s Day Quaranti ...

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Valentine’s Day in lockdown doesn't mean you’re left bingeing on Netflix. Here's a list of artful things t ...Valentine’s Day in lockdown doesn't mean you’re left bingeing on Netflix. Here's a list of artful things t ...
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Anastasia Shimshilashvili: Realism and the # ...

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Let’s take a look at some art inspiration in the life of Anastasia Shimshilashvili, also known in the art wo ...Let’s take a look at some art inspiration in the life of Anastasia Shimshilashvili, also known in the art wo ...
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colors of 2021: A Play on Yellow and Grey an ...

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From colors of the year to colors codes in paintings. Let's explore how artists can apply yellow and grey colo ...From colors of the year to colors codes in paintings. Let's explore how artists can apply yellow and grey colo ...
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Ardak Kassenova: Art Inspiration, Contempora ...

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Art inspiration, contemporary impressionism and establishing a brand that genuinely cares for the artists. Let ...Art inspiration, contemporary impressionism and establishing a brand that genuinely cares for the artists. Let ...
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Gifts for Artists: Real Artists Talk About T ...

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What are the perfect gifts for artists? ZenARTists Ardak, Victoria, Michelle, Celena, Beatrice, Theodora and K ...What are the perfect gifts for artists? ZenARTists Ardak, Victoria, Michelle, Celena, Beatrice, Theodora and K ...
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Famous Claude Monet Paintings and Curious Fa ...

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We take a look at the most famous Monet paintings, other impressionist paintings and some curious facts about ...We take a look at the most famous Monet paintings, other impressionist paintings and some curious facts about ...
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5 Daily Attitude of Gratitude Painting Ideas ...

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A list of fulfilling daily attitude of gratitude habits, painting ideas and Thanksgiving art rituals you can s ...A list of fulfilling daily attitude of gratitude habits, painting ideas and Thanksgiving art rituals you can s ...
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10 Thoughtful Gifts for Artists in 2020

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A list of excellent gifts for artists in your life who paint, draw, write, and teach. Bonus idea - a gift they ...A list of excellent gifts for artists in your life who paint, draw, write, and teach. Bonus idea - a gift they ...
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Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate this Hall ...

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Discover the rise of the no-carve pumpkin, dia de Los Muertos masks, and much more fun and creative painting i ...Discover the rise of the no-carve pumpkin, dia de Los Muertos masks, and much more fun and creative painting i ...
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How To Paint A Flower Wreath: Autumn Version

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#ZenARTist Feature: Yuliya Martynova, Sarah ...

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#ZenARTist Features October is a very special month for us over here at ZenART! Aside from hosting various act ...#ZenARTist Features October is a very special month for us over here at ZenART! Aside from hosting various act ...
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Embracing Art Through Life Transitions

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The bright summer days have come to an end, and autumn is now here. As we move towards a new season, literally ...The bright summer days have come to an end, and autumn is now here. As we move towards a new season, literally ...
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The Serious Benefits of Craft Ideas for Chil ...

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About an arts-based education In 2018, Jack Ma, the co-founder and then-executive chair of Alibaba Group gave ...About an arts-based education In 2018, Jack Ma, the co-founder and then-executive chair of Alibaba Group gave ...
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ZenARTist Feature: Mindfulness Through Art w ...

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What is the importance of mindfulness in creating art, and how can it affect our lives positively? Today, we h ...What is the importance of mindfulness in creating art, and how can it affect our lives positively? Today, we h ...
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Creative Stress Relievers and Mindfulness Ac ...

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Managing stress effectively is one of the most difficult challenges in life. What works for one person may not ...Managing stress effectively is one of the most difficult challenges in life. What works for one person may not ...
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Artist Studio Hack: Organising Time And Spac ...

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As practising artists, the time we spend creating our craft and the environment where we do it are two of the ...As practising artists, the time we spend creating our craft and the environment where we do it are two of the ...
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Colour Blue: What It Means and How Artists C ...

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What does the colour blue mean? Let’s take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits ...What does the colour blue mean? Let’s take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits ...
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How To Sell Art Like A Pro: An Ultimate Guid ...

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Part of your career Becoming a professional fine artist has many facets. According to our previous guide: the& ...Part of your career Becoming a professional fine artist has many facets. According to our previous guide: the& ...
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How To Find Your Art Style: A Creative Workf ...

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Artistic Style As an artist, it is very important to know how to find your art style that defines your persona ...Artistic Style As an artist, it is very important to know how to find your art style that defines your persona ...
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Watercolour Paint Brushes: A Complete Guide ...

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With the advent of the industrial age, the manufacturing process of the paint brush evolved. Brush makers star ...With the advent of the industrial age, the manufacturing process of the paint brush evolved. Brush makers star ...
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How Journaling As A Therapy Can Lead To A Be ...

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They say that we design our own lives. When we plan properly, each goal that we create and accomplish is a ste ...They say that we design our own lives. When we plan properly, each goal that we create and accomplish is a ste ...
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How Art Can Enrich Modern Motherhood: Pract ...

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Spring Time Maternity. Ashton Mullins, Belgrade, Unites States, 2018 Much like the process of birth and rebirt ...Spring Time Maternity. Ashton Mullins, Belgrade, Unites States, 2018 Much like the process of birth and rebirt ...
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Colour Yellow: What It Means and How Artists ...

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What does the colour yellow mean? Let’s take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefit ...What does the colour yellow mean? Let’s take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefit ...
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Marketing in Arts: How to Gain Exposure as a ...

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Deciding to become a professional visual artist is something that can be quite overwhelming and confusing at t ...Deciding to become a professional visual artist is something that can be quite overwhelming and confusing at t ...
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Successful Women Who Used Art As Empowerment

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Throughout the centuries, successful women artists have been very active in contributing to the art scene. Whe ...Throughout the centuries, successful women artists have been very active in contributing to the art scene. Whe ...
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Sketchbook Ideas: How To Find Inspiration Fo ...

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As artists, we oftentimes find ourselves holding a blank sketchbook; eager to fill it up with sketchbook ideas ...As artists, we oftentimes find ourselves holding a blank sketchbook; eager to fill it up with sketchbook ideas ...
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Art and Relationships: Creative Valentine ...

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In this article, I will tackle up how to combine art and relationships in an effective manner. Most artists us ...In this article, I will tackle up how to combine art and relationships in an effective manner. Most artists us ...
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Colour Red: What It Means and How Artists Ca ...

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What does the colour red mean? Let's take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits for ...What does the colour red mean? Let's take a look at what it means and how artists can utilise the benefits for ...
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Facts You Should Know About Martin Luther Ki ...

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“I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still ...“I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still ...
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Interview with the watercolour artist Anna K ...

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R: Hi Anna! Thank you for granting us at ZenART this interview for our ZenARTist Series. For this particular s ...R: Hi Anna! Thank you for granting us at ZenART this interview for our ZenARTist Series. For this particular s ...
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How To Start A Mindful Living 2019

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The first few days of the year are usually moments full of positivity, resolutions, and high hopes for the inc ...The first few days of the year are usually moments full of positivity, resolutions, and high hopes for the inc ...
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Bored of New Year Resolutions? Create a Visi ...

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Year after year, most of us commit to New Year’s Resolutions that are oftentimes too big or have an unrealis ...Year after year, most of us commit to New Year’s Resolutions that are oftentimes too big or have an unrealis ...
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The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Death

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By Susan L Stewart “Wheatfield with Crows”, 1890 We all know the story that Vincent van Gogh went o ...By Susan L Stewart “Wheatfield with Crows”, 1890 We all know the story that Vincent van Gogh went o ...
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How To Make Fun DIY Watercolour Christmas Ta ...

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Joining in the spirit of the Holiday season, we have our personalised gifts, Christmas cards, and home decorat ...Joining in the spirit of the Holiday season, we have our personalised gifts, Christmas cards, and home decorat ...
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How To Have A Mindful Christmas

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Christmas is all about giving. Every year, people from all around the world gather to celebrate and give each ...Christmas is all about giving. Every year, people from all around the world gather to celebrate and give each ...
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ZenARTist Feature: An Interview With Whitney ...

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When art imitates life, it is the artist’s mission to carry the image and try to capture the vast beauty of ...When art imitates life, it is the artist’s mission to carry the image and try to capture the vast beauty of ...
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3 Easy DIY Christmas Decors

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Ho-ho-ho! Christmas is just around the corner, and as much as it is the perfect downtime for relaxation, it’ ...Ho-ho-ho! Christmas is just around the corner, and as much as it is the perfect downtime for relaxation, it’ ...
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Painting Prompts: What Should I Paint? (Chri ...

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It’s Christmas season again, and along with the inevitable gift shopping, menu making, home-cooking, and gif ...It’s Christmas season again, and along with the inevitable gift shopping, menu making, home-cooking, and gif ...
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Easy and Simple DIY Christmas Cards At Home

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Aside from the yearly tradition of family reunions and gift-giving, greeting our loved ones in a special way i ...Aside from the yearly tradition of family reunions and gift-giving, greeting our loved ones in a special way i ...
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Top Tips to Help you Beat Creative

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One of the most common causes of creative block I see in my consulting room is the devastating effect of the i ...One of the most common causes of creative block I see in my consulting room is the devastating effect of the i ...
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