Displaying Paintings Online Art Galleries Seven Simple Tips for Artists

Artists from every genre will agree that it is very important for every artist to visit art galleries, meet artists , have creative discussions on art and art techniques and of course keep creating art. I have been painting since more than a decade and have met artists in person many years back and this was a refreshing experience to meet an artist and attend their exhibition of artworks and paintings. Not only can we see the paintings, we feel them , we smell and also experience them in a personal visit to an art gallery. You come in direct contact with the person who has created this artwork and then of course if you like the painting there are sales. this is what I learned from personally meeting an artist. the paintings are only one aspect of the conversation if you as an artist are interested in selling your paintings.

Visit to  Art Gallery  Mrs. Rizwana AbdulMubeen Mundewadi

Moving with the trends and displaying artworks online it becomes difficult to meet art collectors and buyers of your art directly. With art galleries spaced out far away and the time and energy required to travel and of course the hectic schedules of transporting your paintings with care during an exhibition, all are a part of every artists life. Internet and online galleries have broken this shell. Many artists, even myself, prefer to display art online galleries and conserve the energy for painting. After having successfully displayed paintings for more than a decade on various online art galleries I have few simple display suggestions and tips for other fellow artists.
Tips for artists to successfully display paintings on online art galleries-
Select your best works , by this I mean the paintings that are complete, in good condition, and what you love to show the world,  according to you, as best is a very relative term and has different meanings for different artists.
1- Good photography is a plus point to display your paintings with the most good colour and sharpness, most near to real work. The more clarity in your art photos the more easier it is for buyers to see your artwork, details and create interest, Blurred images online repel viewers and may even drive away a prospective buyer.
2- Select few paintings first and try to learn the internet display technicalities. The choices , the backgrounds and all the options the online art gallery offers you for displaying your art. It is important to view how your paintings look online. So that you can change for better style and improve either your photography or your display options in the beginning. Imaging uploading 20 paintings and then having to edit them all!
3- Keep time at hand when displaying and uploading artworks. This all artists will agree that it takes time to upload and the whole process is some time consuming. and not just a click. You have to upload images, fill up the right details , for this keep the painting in front of you while uploading, this works best for me and saves quiet a lot of time.
4- It is advisable to give the correct  measurements of the painting, avoiding the unpainted area, blurred areas and reasonable borders kept aside for framing, only the complete painting must be visible , this is especially important if  you are a selling artist who sells paintings per inch or according to size. Keep a reasonable border area and then give the measurements of your paintings.
5- Medium in which you have painted is a very important aspect which needs clarification when displaying paintings online. Every  online art gallery has a website which has many options which the artist while uploading paintings or artworks has to select. You may be an oil painter, a water colour artist or a mixed media artist doing collages or murals.
6- Sometime you may find difficulty in selecting any option, maybe you wish to give more importance to your painting theme, your topic or your art painting technique.  All this can be explained in the option given for description. You may describe your art technique, the process of painting and how you got the inspiration for this particular artwork. It is very important that you communicate well here as this is the only contact you have with the buyers and art collectors,and they will read the following and only then relate well to your paintings.
7- Be online and develop contacts, send emails to collectors and buyers often or consider any options your online art gallery offers, free or paid for marketing your artworks so that they reach as many people as possible. Face Book, Twitter, Google Plus, Orkut, My Space and many online social networking sites help artists to promote their art online. The viewing of paintings is very important for the sales meter to run up. For any online artist the viewership is most important , that is to reach many people, out of which few maybe interested in your paintings and a selected few may buy .

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Works on Saatchi Online London

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Works of Joy by Rizwana

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Imprints by Raz

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Symbolic Abstracts by Rizwana

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Musical Lines

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Meerabai Eternal by Rizwana

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Amethyst Stone Healing Properties

Purple Coloured Amethyst Stone Jewellery

Amethyst being a most powerful colourful stone used since ages by spiritual healers in healing sessions and as self healing has become a most sought after stone now. Purple or lilac coloured crystal stone is available in raw or crystal form. In early days rich people and royal kings used to wear these colourful stones which indicated royalty, upper position and class. The most sought after stone and most attractive purple stone Amethyst is said to have protecting properties and protects the wearer from evil eye and negative forces.

Amethyst rock raw gemstone

The literal meaning of Amethyst in Greek is ‘undrunken’ that is the person wearing this stone becomes alert and intuitive. The mind opens doors of creativity and understanding and this amethyst stone has properties which help the wearer to become alert and consciousness  and memory improvement. The symbol of power it is the most beautiful and favourite only second after rose quartz stone.

The characteristics of the Amethysts stones are independent, creative, stimulating, progressive and growth.  With many attributes given to this prestigious stone the most common beliefs are that it offers protection to the wearer from evil spirits. The amethysts stone also helps clears skin blemishes and lightens scars and makes the skin soft and glowing. The wearer feels the stone affects in good health and good heart. Healers use this to offer strength of soul to the healee. Depression and other related mental problems when noticed can be reduced by using this amethysts stone near the body or in the room of the individual who requires healing. Healers also swear by the healing properties of amethyst stone for reducing headaches and insomnia. Feelings of anxiety, low self esteem, fears that are irrational, obsessions of all kinds, and bad dreams all can be healed by using amethyst stone near your bed or placing the amethyst under your pillow.

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Usually jewellery worn round the neck having amethyst stone is beneficial for the throat chakra. It helps in opening of chakras and becoming confident and get good oratory skills. Wearing near the heart helps to maintain good heart health and reduces stress and blood pressure problems. Wearing in your wrist as a wrist band or bracelet is beneficial for the whole body especially balances the body energy and makes the person alert and attentive.

Actually the purple stone quartz is most relevant for the seventh chakra or the crown chakra. And used for healing purposes and the birth stone of Aquarius or February borns.  The amethyst stone is available in rock or raw form, in crystal form, as polished stone, in different shapes- pyramid, balls, eggs, spheres, cubes and towers. How I began to love the amethyst first was because of its attractive colour. Being an healing artist I love purple, and ultramarine blue and this colourful stone attracted me towards itself , first by beauty and then by its healing properties. The amethyst stone symbolizes piety, purity, independence and humility sincerity and spiritual wisdom.

You can use this amethysts stone in raw rock form or wear any piece of jewellery and keep it near your body. People also prefer to buy amethysts towers, amethysts balls, amethysts pyramids and place them on study table, office table or near the bed for healing and purifying the whole area. This stone will protect the environment form accumulating negative energies and also from evils spirits. The amethysts stone heals past fears and obsessive thoughts and makes the wearer at peace with self. Confidence, protection and clarity of thoughts are the most important attributes given to this healing stone.

The amethysts stone when kept under the pillow while sleeping wards away undue fears and negative thoughts . Also protects against nightmares and bad dreams. For education luck people put a amethysts pyramid tower on the study table , left side of your study table for best healing results. Improved grades and better assessment marks as also increased confidence and attracting good friends are all attributed to the stone. For good business and new contracts as well as job promotions place an amethysts stone artefact, amethysts ball or sphere or an amethysts pyramid tower in the north or north west section of your office, living room or bedroom.

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For feng shui marriage luck or love cure people prefer to place a amethyst heart shaped stone in the bedroom to invite marriage and love luck. Women also wear heart shaped pendants near their neck or ear rings or finger rings with this stone in heart shape to attract marriage and love luck. Keeping an amethyst stone artefacts or statue of two birds or couple near your bed is good feng shui for your bedroom.

With many healing properties attributed to the amethysts stone it is also a symbol of power and strength. Feelings of inadequacy, low confidence and instability in health and career, all can be healed by using this amethyst stone near you. Men can wear finger rings studded in silver, but most men prefer to have pyramids or towers in their wallet or purse. Some people also put on display amethysts stone artefacts which distributes the healing energies in the whole environment.

Original Healing Painting Golden sands by Rizwana A

My latest healing paintings have stones, precious and semi precious, and after studying and understanding their healing properties this beautiful artwork, named "Golden Sands" May 2012. done on canvas.

Amethyst stone not only acts as birth stone but it has immense healing properties for soul healing and manifestations too. Purifies any space and protects from harmful radiations and negative energies. You can also call this a wish fulfillment stone with spoken affirmations daily for 24 days to manifest any wish from the universe. Do it with love and pure intentions! with the right Amethyst !

All the Best from Rizwana! the Red Pilgrim!

Professional reiki healing artist India since year 2000.Razarts.com

Rizwana Mundewadi 'Progressive Growth' Painting Oil, 2007 - Premiere Artist Portfolio at absolutearts.com

Rizwana Mundewadi 'Progressive Growth' Painting Oil, 2007 - Premiere Artist Portfolio at absolutearts.com

added this colourful still life on the site absolute arts ,
The fusion of both the energies, earthly as well as spiritual, as I have been so confused with these thoughts over the past many years.Religion and spirituality are two totally different concepts, am clear very much now.
Is it necessary to leave all worldly desires to become pure. Is it necessary for all Godly people spiritually inclined to lead a simple life? why is it necessary that we act or behave like saints? we can be perfectly normal people inclined towards spirituality ..leading the life normally only our thinking differs.

The Red Pilgrim by Mrs.Rizwana A.Mundewadi

After this artwork has come the Red Pilgrim, the red robe almost like a bride but simple , almost light like silk and pure without any embellishments..so instead of black or white which is most common among spiritual people I prefer red!red which was not my favorite color few years back has now suddenly come up in my paintings as well as my wardrobe.
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