ART & DESIGN Articles
by Joelle Steele
These are some of my articles about various aspects of art and design. You might also want to read my art and design advice columns. I have also written two books on art topics: Souvenirs of Europe and What Did They Really Look Like? And I also have customizable contract templates for art and design for only $24.95 each.
Ultima Thule-Finnish Designer Tapio Wirkkala: Award-winning Finnish designer's many works.
Color-The Seasons of Your Wardrobe: Seasonal colors are based on the undertones of each season.
Investing in Art: Collecting art to enhance your own personal environment.
Eight Tips for Artists: Successfully manage your creative career.
Color Theory: How to capture color the way you see it and envision it.
Chromodynamics: The psychology of color.
Being What You're Meant to Be: The road to success is not without its detours.
Ideas and Inspirations: From the mundane to the magic.
Print Types and Printmaking Processes: Definitions of reproductions and graphic art prints.
Conserving Art on Paper: Learn to conserve and store works of art on paper to preserve their value.
Conserving Art on Canvas: Learn how to conserve works of art on canvas.
Selecting Black-and-White Paints: Not all black paints and not all white paints are the same.
Make Your Art Show a Success: Pick the right show and go fully prepared for the day.
Pricing Your Art: Six factors involved in pricing your art.
Acrylic Painting Tips: Success in working with acrylic paints.
Light Your Paintings: Correct lighting brings out the vibrant colors in a painting.
Varnishing Your Paintings: Your acrylic paintings aren't done until they are varnished.
Color in Advertising: The use of color in ads can make all the difference.
Selecting Fonts: Select from numerous fonts is great, but selecting the right font is another story.
Working with Creative Services: If you can't design something, a creative service can.
Painting Your House Inside and Out: You live in it, so make it fit your tastes and your neighborhood's.
Photographing Your Art: A snapshot from even the best cell phone camera is not the best image for your art.
The Eye-Brain Role in Marketing Design: Where art meets the eye in advertising and websites.
Art Education: There are many ways to learn about art and how to make art.
Oiva Toikka Glass Art: Inspired design by award winning Finnish glass designer.
Glossary of Art Terms: Common art terms defined.
Glossary of Design Terms: Common design terms defined.