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Valenteana J Chilsted

9 Years Ago

Unworthy

Gee, I look at all the great entries and begin to think I am unworthy to be amongst all this great talent.
I try to pick out favorites but it is real difficult to choose, I want to pick them all.

On the up side, god is my guide and therefore I shall fallow his lead, Maybe I am here to learn from the greats..

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Alexander Senin

9 Years Ago

Look to no one art and do not compare yourself with other artists. Never! Just do what you soul tells you to do!

 

Parker Cunningham

9 Years Ago

Your work is beautiful Valenteana!
I especially like this one:
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Richard Rizzo

9 Years Ago

I agree with Alexander.

 

Alexander Senin

9 Years Ago

If you want some more self confidence, Valenteana, go and see avangard art on Saatchionline.com. ))))

 

Alfred Ng

9 Years Ago

I have to disagree with others. I love to look at other artists’ work, especially the ones are better than me; I could learn, be inspired and it make me to aim higher. Not looking is not unlike the frog lives in a well never known how big the outside world is.

 

Chuck De La Rosa

9 Years Ago

You have beautiful work!

I'm with Alfred, there is a lot of excellent work here, not to be overwhelmed by it, but to enjoy it and learn from it.

 

Nicole Whittaker

9 Years Ago

@alexander: wow... that certainly gave me confidence :P

 

OTIL ROTCOD

9 Years Ago

Looking at other fellow artist works, can sometimes overwhelmed you and you become a fan of thier works. Make that as your peg of inspiration Valenteana. Each of us has a style that we call our very own and that makes us unique from others. So happy creating Valenteana.

 

Bob VonDrachek

9 Years Ago

I know you what mean Valenteana...I've been here almost a year now and I have many fewer images that I consider worthy of sharing now than I did when I started. It comes from looking at the work of great artists and also looking more critically at your own work as time goes by. There is nothing wrong with that, just part of the process of evolving your art into better and better work as you continue to create.

 

Janine Riley

9 Years Ago

Overwhelming isn't it ? It's like the grown up version of Candy Land. Every where you look - your eyes are filled with all the pretty things.

I delayed in joining here for a few years, just didn't think my work was up to par - & had no computer skills to do it.
But I am glad now. The inspiration, support and sharing of trade secrets is so rewarding. I hope you come to that place where you feel like you belong - soon enough.

Welcome aboard, & Best Wishes.

 

Melissa Herrin

9 Years Ago

I have always learned to paint from those that are way better than me. But you've only been painting for 2 years. I think your off to a great start.

 

Kathleen Sartoris

9 Years Ago

I think everyone feels like this sometimes. If painting makes you happy do it and dont compare yourself to anyone else. We are all unique.

I think this artwork is really beautiful

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Ken Young

9 Years Ago

Welcome Valenteana!

Your paintings do have a distinct "look" or "style" which is a good thing for marketing your portfolio. Keep painting and developing your craft.

Recommendations regarding some "technical" issues:
First thing is: - keep in mind that your customers (as well as Fine Art America's customers) expect the very best quality (prints). This starts with us uploading the very
best digital image files possible. The printer techs here do inspect your image files before printing is made.

I see some issues with a couple of your "images" that you uploaded. (not with your art)
...it appears that you have cropped off your signature on a few
...it appears to me (just my opinion) that your color-balance and or brightness might be off a bit. (I'm not referring to the original painting but rather the "image" here)
...it appears that you used a camera rather than a flatbed scanner to produce these image files and I see camera flash on some images
...I see a few small blemishes in one. - Forest Rays - also has large camera flash on upper right corner
... - Forest Rays - also is out of focus. Use a tripod to photograph your originals and use the camera's timer to take the photo so your hand doesn't shake the camera.*
... - Mom's Giraffe - is the back round color intended to be gray or a shade of white? How do your images here compare to the originals in tone and brightness.

Many of these issues can be resolved with a solid foundation of camera and editing software skills.

*When photographing original paintings: Use tripod / very bright light - sunlight is great for reproducing your original's color temperature and it's cheap.
The use of studio lights are good also but cost money and require a new skill set. Photographing original paintings for online sales should be taken
very seriously. It is not that simple. There are several tutorials on this site and others. This is a very important step for your success to selling online.

Camera flash glare / blurry images / cropped signatures / canvas edges showing / crooked or corners of canvas showing / dust specs / spots from dirty camera sensor / blemishes
are all examples of technical issues that will lead to having your image rejected by the printer techs and you may loose a sale if you can not correct it in a timely manner.
FAA will notify you if there is a problem and give you a chance to upload a "better" quality image file.

Once again, I think your art is fine and if you invest some time marketing your portfolio outside of this website you will do just fine.It will take time to get established but if
you upload only the very best image files possible, adding the right tags, key words, descriptions and advertise yourself outside of this website then you will get sales.

Marketing, advertising and promoting takes time and can be frustrating at times, but it is vital for your success. People won't find you here at random, you need to bring
the customer to you. You do that, and you will get sales.

I hope I haven't discouraged you too much and if you consider my notes above and recommendations, then I think you'll be fine.
If you put as much thought into your images here as goes into your original paintings, then you're on your way!

-Ken.

 

Richard Rizzo

9 Years Ago

Inspiration comes from others, originality comes from within. -R. Rizzo.

 

Roz Abellera

9 Years Ago

Unworthy? Not at all. When I look at other people's work, it's a form of entertainment to me. I love looking at art just like I love watching movies. I don't see it as competition because I'm going to do my own art regardless of what's going on around me.

--Roz Abellera

 

Shelby Young

9 Years Ago

You have some amazing art in your profile, Valenteana! This is one of my favorites. I love all the colors and the composition of the scene you have created!

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Alexander Senin

9 Years Ago

Well, I am not at all against looking at works of other artists. You can learn something new, you can be inspired and you can find new friends. There are a lot of good works there and everywhere... Just do not compare you with them. They are not you, they are just different. )
For artists I recommend to visit the site http://artrenewal.com where you can find a great number of artworks (academic style) of old and living masters. A lot of paintings from museums and what is more important - from private collections! Click Museum in the menu and enjoy fine art masterpieces! )

 

Suzanne Powers

9 Years Ago

If he is your guide then you are considered very worthy!

 

Joy McKenzie

9 Years Ago

Comparison is the thief of joy....in all aspects of life.

 

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