Casey Connaway Shares Some for aspiring Studio Artists

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CASEY CONNAWAY SHARES 5 TIPS FOR ASPIRING
STUDIO ARTISTS Artist
Casey Connaway
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While many people are drawn to the arts as an
escape from the pressures of daily life, theres
no denying that being in the art industry can be
stressful and demanding. If you are an aspiring
artist and want to know how to make it in the
studio art world, this article by Casey Connaway
will be of great interest to you. Thats why
Casey Connaway, an award-winning studio artist
with years of experience under his belt, has
developed five key tips for aspiring artists of
all ages looking to make their mark on the world
of art.
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BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO BY TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS
OF PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Portrait photos that are professional and
sellable fall into a few categories headshots,
shots of business professionals, lifestyle images
(think models posing against brick walls or at
zoos) and fine art. One way to build your
portfolio is to explore each category because
you'll gain exposure to different types of
photography and people.
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CREATE YOUR
OWN STYLE It is so important to develop your own
unique style. Your art should be an extension of
yourself and if you are trying to emulate
another artist, then it takes away from who you
are as an artist. Dont get me wrong, looking at
other artists work can be extremely helpful!
Artists often talk about studying or paying
attention to other artists they admire
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DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Its a cliché, but its true Do what you love
and you wont work a day in your life. Why?
Because passion will carry you when things get
tough, it will fuel your motivation and keep you
moving forward instead of bogging down. The
biggest mistake people make is to not follow
their passion at all just because something is
popular or lucrative doesnt mean it is right for
you. If you find yourself doing something that
turns your stomach
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KEEP TRYING SOMETHING NEW
When Casey first started, He tried many
different genres of art and projects. It was
important to him to try as many different types
of styles as possible so that when something
came along that really inspired him, it would be
easy to just jump into it. Trying new things is
what keeps you growing and improving! Dont be
afraid to branch out and experiment.
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INSPIRE OTHERS!
its good to let other people know how much an
artist means to you. Inspiration can be found in
all sorts of places, so if one source isnt
working try looking elsewhere! For example,
might study watercolour paintings on Flickr or
listen to how-to podcasts on YouTube. There are
endless resources online!
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THANK YOU