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The Water-Mixable Oil Painter’s Starter Guide

Water-mixable oil paint is a great solvent-free alternative to the beloved traditional version of the medium. Get all of my supply recommendations, advice and best practice tips to get started!

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I’m an award-winning Canadian artist and graphic designer. 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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Why Marketspot’s Closure Is a Big Loss for Emerging Artists
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Why Marketspot’s Closure Is a Big Loss for Emerging Artists

By now, many of you in the local Calgary arts community have heard about the unfortunate forced closing of Marketspot. Their Downtown Core shopping mall location is the latest casualty of what feels like a growing trend in this type of retail.

I wanted to take a moment to share what my time at Marketspot has meant to me as an artist, and why spaces like this are so important for our community.

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5 Red Flags For Instagram DM Scams
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5 Red Flags For Instagram DM Scams

It happens to almost every artist who has an account on Instagram – you get a direct message asking if you take commissions. While the request in and of itself seems like it should be a compliment and not something you should worry about, there's good reason to take extreme caution when getting these types of Instagram DM requests.

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