Various free online resources

Isn't it crazy the amount and variety of resources we can get for free on the Internet to support our watercolour hobby? Today, I thought I'd go through a few of my favorites. I'm hoping some of you will contribute to this list - add to comment section below and I'll add to the content of this blog

Issuu: this is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. You can enjoy unlimited access to magazines, catalogs and more from wherever you are, whenever you like, at no cost. Stack collections of your favorite magazines and share them across social networks. http://issuu.com/search?q=watercolour
 
PicMonkey: This online tool (http://www.picmonkey.com/)that you to do basic photo editing without downloading any kind of software. I use it mostly this tool for its "collage" function, which gives users the ability to edit several photos together to make a single larger photo - see this example

You can also create Facebook headers with this tool. 


FaceBook:  Well I'm sure this resource is not new to anyone. So here are a few of my favourite groups I follow:

• Watercolour Addicts:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/308185455893832/
• Watercolor Critique: https://www.facebook.com/groups/251485618264964/
• Watercolour Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/194665527281541/
• Techniques Aquarelles: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296621697110096/

Informed Collector: this is a free daily e-newsletter by Clint Watson, former owner of the US National Art gallery. This newsletter puts a daily focus on artists that collectors should know about. they also feature art collecting resources, tips and commentary.  http://informedcollector.com/email-newsletter

Art history:  for tidbits about art history, this site is decent: http://arthistoryresources.net/ARTHLinks4.html

To sell your art, there are countless sites (unfortunately, I don't have experience with these sites):

• Fine Art America:  http://fineartamerica.com/
• Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/ca/?ref=lgo
• Crated:  https://crated.com/
• ArtPal:  http://www.artpal.com/
• ArtsyNet:  https://www.artsy.net/

Misc Art Tips: This site publishes helpful information for both new and professional artists—without any of the vague or confusing “artspeak” common to the art world.   http://emptyeasel.com/

What online resources do you use?

Today's art find is Shi Tao. I love this portrait.

Have a great week,

Danielle