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Which art eBook would you rather see available?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks, Business of Art, Fine Art Resources, This Week In The Studio .

Son-in-law (Glen) With Boys – Just Before Shipping Out

So, today is Memorial Day. Today I am thinking on my goals, as to what to accomplish before Labor Day.

Like many, I have too many irons in the fire. So this weekend was spent narrowing things down and getting focused. Which, lets face it is ALWAYS a battle for me!

I need some input. Which would you find more useful?

1. A guide to painting portraits. In the studio step-by-step.

2. Information on how to publish your own eBooks. A step-by-step on how to have a passive income from your art skills and knowledge.

3. An instructional on knitting lace shawls. Six new patterns to make yourself, along with information on the types of shawls made historically.

People have already been responding on my Facebook page(s). But feel free to also leave a comment below!

End of 2013

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks, Personal, Studio, This Week In The Studio .

See you in 2014!

Have A Safe and Happy Holiday Season :0)

Art Supply Price Comparison Download for eMail/Newsletter Subscribers

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks, Business of Art, Fine Art Resources, Materials, Studio .

Recently I worked on updating a price comparison list that I keep on hand for personal use. It includes oil painting materials from popular art suppliers such as Dick Blick, Utrecht, Jerry Artarama, Cheap Joes among a few others. Because I find this useful when ordering, I want to share this information with you. It is available in both a .xlsx (MS Excel includes comments related to product comparisons) and PDF file.

If you are already a subscriber we will be sending this to you shortly.

If you’re not – Get on the ball and subscribe today!

Click here to subscribe: http://eepurl.com/tuUtj

Sculpt Realistic Heads in Polymer Clay

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks, Fine Art Resources .

$7.99 eBook Sale Until August 12th Only!

(Regular Price $9.99)

Step-by-step examples and instructions show you how to create a realistic human head in polymer clay, grounded in fine art tradition.

You Will Discover:

Tools and clays recommended by the author
How to mix a wide variety of skin tones and ranges.
Examples and demonstrations showing how-to create each portion of the human head.
Two methods of sculpting heads will be covered, so you can find the method that works best for you.
And much more!

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The beginning of the ultimate collection of information for the polymer clay artist working with the realistic human form

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Printed Version Available Through LuLu for $22.95

http://stores.lulu.com/bartonstudio

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Artist/Author Diane Dobson Barton’s work is in private and public collections around the globe. She holds a M.A. in Art and B.S.E.D. in Art Education from Pittsburg State University.

“This book is very thorough, well-written and illustrated. I think it is one of those must-have books for all levels. I feel it is great instruction for beginners, tips and methods for intermediates and reference for the more experienced sculptor.”

– Nina

“I wish I had this YEARS ago!”

– Katherine

“The large number of images make it easy to follow and understand.”

– Jerry

Want stronger drawing skills? “Drawing” eBook Sale

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks, Drawing, Figurative, Fine Art Resources, General .

I strongly believe that drawing is the foundation of visual arts. If you do not have the necessary drawing skills your work suffers. So I have pulled this eBook out of our archives to help flex those drawing muscles!

fist drawing

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$4.99

eBook Download – Go here for more information and to purchase!

“Controlling Creative Clutter” $5.99 eBook Sale!

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks .

eBook Sale $5.99 (Regular Price $9.99)

Sale Ends July 22nd

Pay with PayPal and download immediately! Be sure to check your email attached to your PayPal account.

“Controlling Creative Clutter: Organizing the Artist’s Studio”

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Unlike authors of other organizing books, Diane is not a professional organizer, nor someone professing to have all the answers. Rather she is someone that has worked as an artist for over 20 years, and has faced the challenges that that entails. Within the pages of this publication, she shares what she has learned works for her, and will help get you to stay organized and still have time to create!

You Will Discover:

How to create an organizing system that works for YOU
How to decide what to keep and what to let go of
What to do with items you no longer need
Use your work space to inspire creativity and productivity
How to keep your workspace presentable, even while in the middle of a project

Almost seventy pages of tips, worksheets and information on organizing, to help you get your studio or work area together and keep it that way. As a working artist, Diane knows how difficult it can be to have materials take over a work space.

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Amazing Blogging Notebook

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks, Business of Art, How-To .

Blogging Organization Notebook

In an ongoing effort to be organized and prepared, I have created a Blogging Notebook for myself. In case you are curious, and why wouldn’t you be curious? (Insert sarcastic expression here)

It includes the following:

3 Pocket insert – 1. For goals (traffic and content, among other things) 2. Scrap paper/small notebook (thin moleskin type)/pen and highlighter. 3. Random notes in topic section
Monthly Calendar – Broad view of editorial plans.
Weekly Calendar – Break down of the week ahead.
To-Do Lists – Ongoing without any set time frame.
Topics – Outlines for series and notes for upcoming posts.
Blog Topic Forms – Helps me see I am meeting goals with each post.
Contests – Possible giveaways
Advertisements – Information on who, when, where and necessary steps.
SEO Information – Record of where I am and ideas on how to improve and get where I want.
Product Reviews – Ideas on upcoming reviews – once blog is better prepared.

For some people this may be overkill. For me it is a place to start and see how it goes. :0) With it all in one place I can easily grab it as I am headed out the door.

eBook Sale: Create Your Art Business!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Diane Dobson Barton Posted in Artist-How-To eBooks .

“The Craft of Planning Your Art Business: Clear Worksheets and Directions on Creating The Working Artist Business Plan”

eBook SALE $5.99 (Reg$9.99)

Until July 7th Only!

Pay with PayPal and download immediately! Be sure to check your email attached to your PayPal account.

~ Have Control of Your Own Art Business ~

There are other business plans programs out there, but this is guaranteed to be the one you refer to again and again as a working artist.

According to the “experts” most small business plans only need to be about 6-10 pages long. The problem is knowing what you need to include, and making yourself think it through well enough to get it down on paper.

Workbook = 70 pages – You can complete worksheets at your own pace, to have a clear image of the business you want, and the steps you need to take to get where you want to go!

Guaranteed to be helpful if you are just getting started, or already working in your own Art Business.

Order Yours Today! Less than the Price of One Lunch, or Two Cups of Coffee!

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Download Sample Pages 1-10

PDF File Here

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Table of Contents

7 Taking Stock – Section One