Opportunities to Survive Your Artistic Career

Every artist is faced by this dilemma in their lives while painting. Even I go through these phases. Art materials are costly and artist get this itch of continuing to paint! Don't know how other people manage those who have to run their house on this income? also this career does not give any immediate returns.
Have seen many an artist work as something else and art takes a backseat in their lives. Some art graduates also do not pursue this field even after being qualified and gradually the art in them dies a slow death.
whenever I get monetary gifts or the savings from households ..i do not wish for any goodies. or food items or new clothes not even jewellery  all I want is some art materials and i am the most happy person!
and my magic genie knows this!
This is faced by all artists at some time or the other even more so when they are new artists struggling for recognition. At such times artists must find another source of income to survive. They can hold a job as an art teacher if they have a degree in fine arts. This will give them the regular monthly income and also support their artists career.
Many artists also begin art classes for children and adults who are interested in learning to paint. Some write books or work in advertising agencies where artists are required. You can also do as Short term course in graphic designing as I have done to understand colours.  Artists can get offers for assignments on free lance basis or full time graphic work. Some artists also work as cartoonists and fashion designers in magazines or with private concerns. Some work in designing t shirt prints or designs for tops. One can also make designs for tiles, upholstery and scarves by using your artistic skills.
The most important point here by mentioning all this is that it has been proved that artists have to struggle before getting established in the field of art and the bottom line here is to survive till you get your chance for fame!

Your best critique

Every artist grows under criticism  Critiques always encourage by giving critical appraisal about art works. . Over the years getting your paintings critically approved increases confidence about your art and as the years go by  you don't care about anyone's opinion 'I am as I am and I paint what I like and where my inspiration goes. There is no need to observe other works or others art... it just flows and lays itself on the canvasses'.
Every artist has to be open to criticism. If there is a desire to learn and progress in art then one must be willing to be able to listen and accept critiques opinions. I know it is very difficult when you have taken a lot of pains to make a work of art and some one just quotes 'so you paint, even my five year old niece is doing the same !' or even better! well just smile and accept the comment.People who know about art only they can respect art. Just don't let anybody demoralize you. Go ahead and accept their opinions. Remember they are not God and everyone has a right to express. But if you are the sensitive type or you realize that some people deliberately want to let you down please be away from such negative influences.
It will definitely help to find out your best critique because that will make your art grow. Opinions from family, friends or some fellow artist just find some one who helps to bring out the best in you.

Painting of Flowers

Painting flowers is the most easiest as well as the most difficult topic an artist can choose. Though it is the first and foremost topic every artist chooses as nature is the beginning of every learning process. There are plenty of models available for nature drawing but the most common ones selected are the sunflower, hibiscus flower and the rose flower.

After seeing many works it is understood that roses are the most difficult to paint. Nature is unique and it can never be copied. The successful painting of flowers of an artist is when the viewer is fascinated by the works and has most resemblance to nature. The captured moment and the colours selected can depend upon the artists mood while painting that particular work.

One can select a stem of flower and place it on a table at the correct position. Observe the colour, petals, leaves and also very importantly the lght coming from which direction. This gives the paintign a personalized look. Some artist even go that one step further and paint the eaten leaves and the dried edges of leaves! Correct colour mixing and application is important to get the nearest result resembling the original flower. Taking examples from nature is the best and many artists specialize in this theme of flowers and nature works.

Here is My First painting.

Hibiscus flowers.

Inspiration from a picture. (Mrs Rizwana A.Mundewadi,Year 2000). The picture had words 'outstanding' and this gave me inspiration to work on it. The background used in this painting is by mixing of many greens and browns!

(Painting by Mrs. Rizwana A. Mundewadi,year 2000) The photograph has not turned up well. This is an example of abstraction in flower. This painting is also done using a reference photo but the colours and backgrounds are done differently. Use of silver colour has made the painting unique.

The Yellow Champa flowers.  (Year 2000.Mrs. Rizwana A.Mundewadi)

Other flowers like canna, lotus,jasmine and lillies are also favorite among artists for paintings. Using reference photos is only a way to begin painting and an artist may not always require one. They can also paint by imagination according to their experiences.

Paintings of flowers are most common and the most selling artworks nowadays. Since these artworks are reasonably priced they come into the range of affordable art and also paintings of flowers have a universal appeal.

Death of an Artist!!!!! why so many artists leave the path halfway?

Death of an artist! yes, not actually but each day so many thousands of artists die off.. leaving halfway their career, giving up on their talents and taking a more financially successful career. I am always loving my majestic solitude, converting my limitations to my benefits, working alone and enjoying painting. I like to be left alone with my paints and canvas, playing with colours they take me into an absolutely amazing world,  ..smelling them (though I get frequent headaches and fever due to the fumes emitted by oil paints!) i love to paint. over a decade and still going strong . No support whatso ever ..still going strong.
Till when i do not know...many time feel lost as I think ...where will this lead me. I am not very social person and do not like the limelight. But this world has a different take. The person in limelight is a good artist and works demand a good price. When I try my hand and selling my works I feel losing my creativity, how can I sell a part of me! every painting is a special one..so many efforts..so much involvement..such a long journey..and one work is created.
WHY DID I BECOME AN ARTIST? WHY DID GOD GIVE ME THIS TALENT? no answer. There is so much hidden within, which needs to come out, overflowing energies and art ideas, 
I feel like giving up and try to lead a normal life but I can't. Stuck up with tons of talent and urge to make art, I feel dead inside, empty, without my art!
After a decade still want to paint. get so many ideas...my brain is bombarded with ideas.. where is the energy to balance it and the resources! stacks of papers. pencil works , artworks .. have to stop and start moving these works.
Feng shui and Reiki both indicate that I have to move the earlier works to make place for the new. Not get attached to them and accept to part with them. Attachments are trouble.. I have to be free. I tear many artworks and repaint so many. there is a sort of inner struggle which no one outside sees or notices. 
Struggling with the past and the present sometimes I feel the artist within is dying a slow death. Maybe I may become normal and lead a normal life...just forget about art! Hussains and Razas are there no to keep costly art to the world!

Then again I get up, assembling whatever resources and start making art. There are so manty colours, techniques, each brings so much happiness, like the Eureka moments! I have not sold any art but I guess this is a personal journey, an inner urge that needs to be spread out. Hence doing my bit and continuing with my talents making smaller artworks that are easy to store and maybe sell at any time later on if the Universe blesses. 

Thousands of artists start with lots of dreams and hopes and come to earn lots of fame and money in the painting career. professionally this is a very high paying career that has fame in the game. That is many die without selling any art, many leave the career and take another paying one,. many also stop the creativity flow and thus have artists block and stop making art. So many start investing so much, for costly art materials, painting very large canvasses, holding exhibitions everywhere and then are disappointed if their art does not sell. At such times it is easy to fall in the trap of questioning that your art is not good, or you need to make good art, it is not actually about your talents or your art, trust me on that. it is about the brand name of artists that sells their art! Of course that happens with years and years , decades and decades of consistently making art for the art buyers collectors world. Take a pause if you feel tired but do not give up on your talents. 

Making art is a service to mankind and mother earth. You already are famous when you make something that was not there before you. You must learn to accept and celebrate the artist in you whatever your conditions. 

I would say don't come in for money only. I think it is those who just paint few artworks and want to sell them that fail in this. Also those that cling to others to support them, encourage them and buy their art pitying their financial conditions are also who will leave the ground in few years. 

It is a pity so many deaths' or artists talents happen and the world even doesn't know. Van Gogh it seems didn't sell any art he made except for one or two at time of his death. And today the world has fan following with his art prized at millions of dollars collectors artworks. yet he continued to make art. 

It is important to get financial remuneration so do not sell your original art for cheap and never give art for free. It will never be valued. If you are an artists reading this post, choose another job that brings a paycheck every month and keep time for art as soul food. This takes time and if you continue it will bring out magical master pieces from you .. but for that you have to be on the dancing floor...when opportunity knocks! keep painting! 

For my artist expressions I also have passionately made many hundreds of digital artworks. this helps when I have saved limited money to buy art materials. I don't know why, but I continue with tons of passion and energy making art. Each paper painting, shapes, squares, tiny ones too, however small it is gives me immense joy. 

Make art for the Joy of it! and not for commercial purposes,  it will sell! Making art since year 2000, I paint cubism abstracts and spiritual symbolic paintings that inspire . 

All the Best from Rizwana!

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Buying Low cost Paintings from Emerging Artists! what points do you consider buying art from new artists?

Buying art from new artists is a form of support to them and also you et to buy paintings at much low rates, affordable paintings. We see a lot of new emerging artists online selling art through various online art galleries', gift shop websites, ebay, etsy, zazzle, amazon etc. Not only do you see the prices are quite low for such paintings but also shipping is quoted free. 

 Every artist is on a journey. Hence we have in the professional art career slabs-new ,emerging, professional, senior artists , famous artists etc. These labels indicate which stage the artists is on.  It is just when you meet them you realize at which step of the ladder they are on to. The process goes on even when they have not displayed their work to public art galleries. This is a creative progress and growth which cannot be changed or directed ..it has to go according to the flow. Prices of original paintings depends upon what level the artist is working on. new artist are eager to sell their artworks and hence rate quite affordable prices to sell paintings easily. Buyers also feel it easier to buy impulsively art that is low priced and not much of risk. Established artists have already spent many years making art, exhibiting art and put in lot of resources and are somewhat well known in art fields and hence they quote a higher price to sell their artworks. 

Writing spiritual symbols Unalome Reiki  healing collage art

Double happiness symbol reiki painting by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

When ever you visit an art gallery and view works hung on the walls you are wondering about the different themes and topics the artist has selected. Well this all depends upon the artist and their style of working. Some may be symbolic painters , some landscape artists and some abstract artists. Some only prefer to do portraits and some are comfortable with still life's. Judging their works as good or bad will be injustice to the efforts put in by the artist as every artist is proud of their works.
Before going in for purchase from emerging and new artists one has to inquire about the history and past experiences of the artist. This helps in understanding their works. Every art gallery guides you with the purchase and also connects you with the artists. The paintings bought from emerging artists are comparatively less priced  than works of established artists. It is advisable to buy art from reputed galleries who give certified documents for the purchase. This authentication certificate is very essential as the prices of these artworks may shoot up and you may end up owning a heirloom! This is affordable art and also the new artists are encouraged in the beginning of their career. Even interior decorators can go in for purchase from emerging artists as they have fresh topics and colours used in their artworks that blend and contrast beautifully in the latest decor arrangements. Symbolic art is emerging as many people opt for symbols of religion creatively painted and also some prefer abstract artworks that blend with their decor.

Do check whether you are buying an art print or a original painting.

Most often 95% art prints are sold in name of paintings online. when you read the details you find they are cheap machine printed not such good quality art prints that you receive as roll in shipping. Online website art Reviews are very helpful but still do apply some common sense while buying cheap art online as reviews too are paid and manipulated like social media likes. 

Is the art print or painting framed? and is the cost included? you click frame and then price is added, you click buy now and additional shipping costs are added, GST, packing, etc so think about the total amount you are paying for the cheap art print purchase. 

Is shipping free or extra? many new artists do not know shipping methods and buyers end up paying lot of customs for international art purchases. 

Is the artists qualified or self taught? Not much of difference now if you are buying cheap art, but if you have focus on investing in art then better choose a established artists or those who are already somewhat known name in art world. 

have they exhibited in galleries' or just started making few paintings at home as hobby? because usually 99% of such artists disappear from the art world in few months only. 

Is art buying for you a decor need or art investment long term need? people are buying art for going with their interior decor furniture and items and wall art has become one of the accessories in decor. So nothing much is required to think, you look at the artworks specific colors or subjects and buy it. 

Black reiki flower of healing small painting by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

Do you support new artists just for the emotional aspect and are ready to buy any artwork from them? or you are genuinely interested in a genre of art and the artists and only buy paintings which connect to your soul?

These answers will guide you to buy paintings directly from artists and through online paintings websites and art galleries'. 
All the Best from Rizwana!
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Art Materials required for professional artists

Art materials are available at art stores and stationary shops. Professional artists require good quality and branded art materials to make art so that the paintings remain for longer years in good condition. Even art stores have art materials sales sites online where artists can view the gallery of products available and catalogues of different art materials. 

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oil paint tubes art palette art paper canvas rolls

 International brands of acrylic colours for artists

cheaper acrylic paints from local art material shops

fresh canvas from roll

Camel acrylic and oil paints Camlin art materials

Mix of different branded art materials

Different types of art papers for making art

. Paintings can be done using different materials like water colours, oil paints, wax crayons, pencil colours or even charcoal pencils. You can choose your niche and then accordingly buy required art materials. 
Each artist has to find out which materials they are comfortable with as they start a career in painting. Over the years practicing different styles the artist develops their individual style of painting. Some artists can jump from material to materials and are comfortable with any art material where as other just cannot work in any other material than which they are comfortable with. This depends on the individual artist and their seniority. Some artists like to change styles and as doing water colour previously may turn to oil paints or vice versa.
Creative artists sometimes also dabble with collages and murals as the art field has unlimited dimensions. Each piece of art is unique and every artist brings out the best by using the same art materials. Brushes of different materials are used and some artists may be selective of the size and types of brushes used by them.
Different paints using glitter, gloss or metallic are also available in the market. There are many options for the artist to let go of their creative juices and make beautiful artworks. Many oil paint companies supply art materials to the residence or studio of the artist for free. There are also concessions in percentage on the total amount used to purchase of art materials.

Beginning as an artist many have students oil paints to begin with. Then they go for artists oil colors later on. You can also buy cheaper brushes for practicing paintings before making professional art to sell. As professional artists who are emerging will dabble into various types of mixed art materials established painters have high quality international branded paints and brushes for making art. the professional selling artists use quality materials and charge higher prices for their paintings.

You can mix art materials and use combinations. 

There are also whole sale art material dealers who supply painting supplies to your home and this helps professional artists who may require continuous supply of large quantities of paints and canvas. I have noticed art materials also get too heavy with larger size canvas  rolls and big jars of paints so my art materials dealer do supply home delivery of painting materials. It has become very easy to order art materials online and many suppliers also provide concessions on the price of art materials. Even heavy discounts on oil paints and canvas is available. It has been quite a lot of help for me and I can order materials right from the comforts of my home. Online art material dealers advertise on different sites as well as some have websites of their own. One can go through availability of art materials as well as discount rates before going in for purchase of art materials.

Good quality art materials go a long way in making good art works. Every artist must pay special attention on selection of art materials. There are detailed websites that guide you about different art materials, their mode of use and painting techniques. Tips for better performance with the company colours are also mentioned as also combinations of different colours to get shades and hues.

With the internet being an easy medium to order art materials one must take care to buy from reputed stores who supply good quality art materials. Once I had a oil sketch paper with dark lines on it and another time the canvas was cut off in wrong way due to which some part has to be wasted during cutting in straight line.

When you purchase art materials online take care to pay when you are satisfied with the art materials. You can arrange with the material supplying company to pay when you receive the goods, and this will keep many problems covered and also save precious time if you have to do a commissioned art work.

It is better to buy artworks directly as you get to see the materials and also judge their quality, but if the company is a standard company supplying art materials then it becomes much easier to avoid traveling all the way for a tube of paint.

Locally we have a established art shop, Stationary who supply art materials at home by just a phone call. But you have to purchase for a certain minimum amount for their delivery free. And I have seen many sites also have a minimum purchase order for them to supply art materials at your home. So you have to club art purchases together for getting your materials delivered by courier free of transport charges. Online and even Amazon Flipkart has good deals on art materials now.

I use many different brands but all are reputed ones from India and international. Brushes are my weaknesses and I always need to buy regularly because making symbols need good quality brushes. I love tow rite simple symbols and raw calligraphy so I do not buy professional calligraphy brushes. I had these but never used as I do not like to follow a controlled pattern, art needs to flow easily from the heart and soul of the artists, there needs to be joy in making art!

Happy painting from Rizwana!

Professional symbolist painter making art since year 2000, buy my original happiness paintings Razarts.

Care of Paintings 7 Tips/How to clean oil paintings at home? live video demonstration

Caring and cleaning oil paintings is very important to conserve and preserve the costly precious artworks for many years. Since original paintings come at a higher price and then as they appreciate in value over the years you need to keep those investments in a good condition for them to bring good returns.  Paintings are the soul of artist . They need as much care as any other part in your life. People buy paintings for decorating as highlight in a room or for symbolic purposes. Many of us are not aware that only purchasing an expensive artwork does not guarantee its long life.

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Sharing Seven tips here to care for your oil paintings at home- 
1)Care has to be taken to hang it at a comfortable level to avoid fingering by small children and pets. There is always a tendency to touch original oil paintings by lay people. Hang it in areas where they will not touch art directly, or you risk the paint being scratched. Once scratched the beauty and value of the painting drops.
2)Keep it clean by wiping oil paintings on canvas with a soft muslin cloth. Care has to be taken about the cloth material used for wiping as rough materials can damage the paint or other materials used in the paintings. Always choose clean soft muslin cloth with delicate strokes to clean.
3) Hang it away from the window. Strong breeze and sunlight may fade the colors of your artworks.Avoid direct sunlight places where you hang paintings.
4) Glass frames can be cleaned with wet sponge but take care to have corners,mounts, inside the frame of good quality. Do not use too much watery sponge as it will leave stains on the glass frames. This allows your paintings to breathe and avoids fungus growth on the artworks. Always use mount so that the borders of paper paintings are safe and oils get space to breathe. How to clean costly framed Paper oil painting at home. Video demonstration live by The Red Pilgrim.
5)Keep paintings away from moisture and damp environment. They may show fungus growth and lead to long term damage to artworks and canvas. Especially if there is leakage near any wall or ceiling the complete wall is damp from inside and artworks hanging on such walls will be affected severely. Nothing will be seen from front , do keep checking the backside of the canvas as that will turn black due to mold growth.
6) It is advisable to ask the artist from whom you have purchased the artwork , especially in case of collages and other media artworks as they need special care for cleaning and handling. The preservation and conservation advice directly form the artist is best, and they will be happy to share. With every of my healing paintings authenticity certificate there is always a note of how to care for the sold artwork, where is the best feng shuii placement for the painting and the value of the artwork.
7) Paintings are an asset and they grow in value over the years so treat your artworks as special and they will reward you. Remember even prints can fetch you thousands of Dollars as the value over years appreciate of famous artworks. You have to keep the costly oil paintings in good condition for their value will keep increasing over generations ahead. 

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Hope this helps!
All the Best from Rizwana!

A Healing Artist selling original art @ The Red Pilgrim's Soul Perk^Up Healing Art 

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Symbolic Paintings! What do you mean by symbolism in art? what are symbolic paintings?

What is meaning of symbolic paintings? 

To represent an abstract idea with images or symbols. 

Without the use of expressing in paragraphs and words the symbol or colour or shape is enough to bring meaning and expression to the painting. To give meanings to lines, shapes, forms and express a moment ,story, occasion with symbols in paintings. 

What do you mean by symbolism in art? 

Symbolism is one of the movements of art that is well know in the whole world. Late nineteenth century art movement of French Russian Belgian origin in poetry and other arts.

 World famous symbolism artists Edward Munch, Redon, Gustave Moreau, Gustav Klimt, Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and so many famous artists used this form of expression in their art.It has been followed by many artists over the years who came to be known as symbolic artists or symbolism. Many artists use symbols and different icons to represent their thoughts and emotions. These symbols may be  any religious symbols or may be some representative symbols. 

Many religions have deities that are painted by symbolism artists/symbolists and these artworks are also bought on emotional soul connection. There are scripts, texts, calligraphy artworks that too are a pure form of symbolism in art.  

Some people prefer buying other symbols representing some concepts.  

Can be representational, surrealistic art too. Like a ladder symbolizes success and upward progress, a lamp symbolizes hope whereas a lotus symbolizes enlightenment. Birds are representative of freedom and waterfalls in a painting represent financial growth. Flowers Healing Paintings have different symbolism. Green pictures of plants and flowers indicate prosperity. Pots and Vases symbolize prosperity. Precious Healing Pot Paintings,  The Zodiac symbols are loved by many in art according to their birth month.

Understanding symbolism in artworks also depends upon each individuals experiences and cultural preferences. Colours also are used differently by symbol artists to represent different themes.Some countries symbolize white colour for mourning whereas some represent it for purity. Every artist has their own choice of colours and colour meanings. It has been my passion to understand hidden meanings in artworks and how they will influence or effect your life. Check my Google blog for more The Red Pilgrim

Before going in for purchase of symbol art one has to first think about our own experiences and likes and dislikes. Some people are not comfortable with religious symbols hung on their walls and may prefer other representative symbols in artworks. It is also possible to get a commissioned painting from the symbol artist according to our tastes. You must communicate with the artist before choosing a symbol painting as it has deep meanings and the artist will be able to explain you the hidden symbolism and how the calligraphy symbol used in art can influence your life. 

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(THE RED PILGRIM -Mrs Rizwana A. Mundewadi.This is my self portrait..my description of a spiritual person who does not have to renounce the world and all relations and materialistic things to be a pilgrim. Any person can be very enlightened and spiritual as well as religious and also balance the worldly desires. One does not need to garb a white cloth and leave all  materialistic things and enjoyment to prove that they are spiritual and religious.

The red pilgrim is on a spiritual  journey , having the glow outside as well as within.

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Process of Painting Abstracts

Abstract painting is one of the most difficult to make. Landscapes and other art has certain reference and guidance but abstraction is a sign of evolved artist. Here I discuss about

one of my very early paintings. It was a wonderful feeling. 'Possessions'. Abstract painting I felt that it was like a journey. The layers came over one another and the whole process was very enlightening. The original painting concept, is taken as the thought of the artist and later  working and reworking over it brings out an unique work. I was surprised with the result

First and formost the artist has to be free of any thoughts . Just the discovery of an abstract art is wonderful. This painting has a soothing and serene look and the viewer is forced to come closer to think about the images and colours. This painting evokes a special response from the viewer and even I got very good comments on display in an exhibition..

This is again one of my favourites!

'DESIRES"

Wow what colours and evokes a special response. This is not a totally abstract work and it is symbolic and representative of what the artist wishes to communicate to the viewer. The title is apt and appropriate for the painting.

Over a decade I have been painting and still these works have a very special place in my heart. The process begins with feelings and emotions of the artist. Selection of colours are definitely influenced by the emotions of the artist. Every artist has different techniques and processes to achieve an abstract. Some do sketching and later go into abstraction by using colour filling techniques whereas some artists just load the brush and let their emotions play with the paints and canvas. And lo! the rhythm and feelings give an excellent work. Usually an abstract painting cannot be planned and it is a flow which cannot be guided or controlled. Hence abstracts are unique works and mostly the viewer has to connect with it to buy the abstract works. This has also led to lesser sales of abstracts but now due to awareness about abstracts people are opening up to the concept of abstract art and also the uniqueness is the plus point of abstract art. No two works will be the same even if done by the same artist.