Thursday, April 26, 2007

Artist-How-To Update Free Lesson and Listings

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New
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'Faux Diachronic Glass' lesson on the Artist-How-To Free Tutorial Page
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Listings
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Ebay Items - Zines and CyberPad

ETSY - E-Books, Charms
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Interesting Links
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Cool Timer 2.1

Is a download of a timer you can have on your desktop. I use it as an alarm to help me stay on task.
http://www.soft32.com/download_186926.html

Pod casting - how to do a podcast.

http://www.jakeludington.com/podcasting/20050222_recording_a_podcast.html

"Just Charming"

Have got to see this if you are interested in Altered Arts!

http://justsimplycharming.blogspot.com/

Bob Dylan - Eye Candy

Interesting site just to sit back, watch and take a break.

http://www.ni9e.com/typo/typo_dylan.html
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Personal
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Working on articles for various publications.

Garden is going strong again! Gardening Blog

Learned of a Writer's workshop here in Kansas that looks promising. Always good to learn more :0)

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Conclusion
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Keep Creating!

Diane

http://www.artist-how-to.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Artist-How-To Ebay and Update

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EBay Items Ending in 24 Hours
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Artist-How-To Zines (Printed) Listed on EBay
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Interesting Link
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Flickr Images by ETSY Artist "muttsywonder" of her Silk Screening set up.

http://flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/sets/72157594332185914/
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Congrats!
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Congratulations to all the winners of the free e-books! I am throwing around the idea of doing something similar on a regular basis, so be on the lookout!

And BTW you do not have to have a free zine to post :0) Tell me what you are working on, or anything else you want to discuss.

If you were a winner and have not yet contacted me, please do do so as soon as you can.
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Closing
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Diane Dobson Barton
http://www.artist-how-to.com

Monday, April 16, 2007

“I’d LikeTo Check You For Ticks” AKA Artist-How-To Free Lesson - Artist's Statement

New Free Article posted at Artist-How-To.com on "Writing an Artist's Statement"

http://www.artist-how-to.com/ArtistsStatement.htm

In case you have missed it this is where you can find all free articles - Updated Regularly.

http://www.artist-how-to.com/free.htm

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Response
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Check out the previous post to see the amazing response to the latest "Special". To see that just made my entire day!

Diane

Artist-How-To Free E-Book Update

OK, I need the following people to email me and to let me know which book they would like to have.

Vix
Linda in SC
Skye
Debbie B
Ulrike
Queen of Swaps
Kyrahmoon
Wendy Mc
Jackie
Jennifer

The others I have already sent an email to. This is SO much fun!! Thank you all for participating :0)

Diane

Sunday, April 15, 2007

SPECIAL Artist-How-To Update April 15th

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Special Offer To First 5 Posters!
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OK this post will be short and to the point. The first 5 people that reply to this post on the blog will receive a free e-book of their choice, from the site http://www.artist-how-to.com/. We have close to 3000 subscribers so this is the perfect chance to come on out! :0)
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Online Shops
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Listings on EBay featuring Zines at a special price! Once they are gone they will no longer be offered in the format shown.

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=artist-how-to

Shop in or ETSY shop, while the items are still available!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5025455
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Personal
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This week I had the wonderful opportunity to attend an area Writer's Conference. I am still reeling from the vast amount of information I was privilege to. I am sure you will hear more about that in the coming weeks :0)

The garden was under snow this weekend. That is right snow in Kansas, in April. Too see pics go here to the Gardening Blog, "Will Art For Food"
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Conclusion
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Well, that wraps it up for this week. And whatever you do not forget to post as soon as you read this!

Thursday, April 12, 2007

New Image For Altered Artists/ Artist How To

New image uploaded for Altered Artists to use! Two first class plane tickets/boarding pass. Of course the passenger name has been take off along with the bar code changed. There is bound to be some fool that thinks they can use it. But, let it be known I am not responsible for that fool, and have taken off ALL the personal information. So now the rest of us can use it creatively :0)



http://www.artist-how-to.com/ticket.htm

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Artist-How-To

http://www-artist-how-to.com

Sunday, April 8, 2007

Artist-How-To.com, Taxes, Garden Blog, E-books

If you are like many, you had a cold spell this past week, you were forced back inside. To help take advantage of that extra time indoors bone up on your alternative methods of photography 'Section Four - Alternative Methods' of our latest release "Black and White with a 35mm SLR Camera".

Or get a hold of that clutter, with "Controlling Creative Clutter: Organizing the Artist's Studio" 2nd Edition

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Ten things you can deduct as an Artist working from home.
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(Note- I am not a tax attorney, so be sure to contact a legal professional if necessary)

April 15th is only 7 days away! So if you haven't filed already, you are most likely feeling the 'crunch time'.

1. Magazines - That's right, any magazine that you purchase to read more about your chosen profession, or submit your art to is allowed.

2. Entry Fees - Time to dig out the information you filed away back in March of 2006 to enter your work in that competition.

3. Art supplies - Must have to make art. So remember to keep those receipts from Hobby Lobby and Dick Blick!

4. A portion of your rent/mortgage - You will find the necessary information most likely on your schedule C form.

5. Internet - Percentage of cost you use for business.

6. Hardware - Computer Hardware that is. Did you need to get a new Printer last year?

7. Maintenance - Upkeep of studio/office space, such as necessary floor covering, or wall paint.

8. Office Supplies - Paper used in printer, ink, envelopes etc that are a part of business.

9. Postage - Cost of postage for work sold, or for shows.

10. Travel Cost - Did you need to make a run somewhere to participate in a business activity? Be sure to take the deductions possible. But only those that apply to necessary business travel.

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News On Wiki
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In order to better meet the customer needs the ArtyWiki on hold. We have returned to the original format found at http://artist-how-to.com/free.htm

I will continue to add more information to the page, as I have done in the past. Please continue with your input :0)
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Interesting Link
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Using Google Calendar To 'Rock Your World'http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/03/22/rock-your-google-calendar-in-18-ways/

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Personal
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I opened this post with a mention of the weather. Unfortunately it took its toll on my garden plants. But, as soon as it is warm enough again I will be back out there. This includes trying my hand at growing some cotton, gourds, and plants for dye material. To keep tabs on the activity join us at 'Will Art For Food' http://willartforfood.blogspot.com/

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Have a wonderful Easter Everyone :0)

Diane Dobson Barton

http://www.artist-how-to.com/

Friday, April 6, 2007

Artist-How-To Sale last the next 24 hours only!!!!!

'Special Spring Sale' on the following items:

Controlling Creative Clutter Ebook - Regularly $9.99 On sale for $5.99"

"Black and White with Your SLR Camera" ***New Release*** From $3.99

Vintage Images - Collection One - Regularly $5.99 - On Sale For $2.99

New Photography E-Book On Sale!



"Black and White with a 35mm SLR Camera"

Broken into five areas, you can order each section alone, or save $7.00 and but them all at one time.

More information on purchasing them all in one package can be found HERE.


I put these together after teaching Photography at an area college for many years. During that time I found it difficult to find an inexpensive text I could use in a classroom setting that was straightforward and simple to understand.

You don't have an SLR camera? The basic photography information transfers over so that you will have the knowledge needed to use your digital camera with a new confidence!

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Artist-How-To Spring Sale!

'Special Spring Sale' on the following items:

Controlling Creative Clutter Ebook - Regularly $9.99 On sale for $5.99

"Black and White with Your SLR Camera: Part One" New Release $3.99

Vintage Images - Collection One - Regularly $5.99 - On Sale For 2.99

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Latest addition to the gallery portion of the ArtyWiki
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Interesting Site
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Penny Postcards arranged by states

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/special/ppcs/ppcs.html

Artist-How-To Owner Gardening Blog

http://willartforfood.blogspot.com/

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Feel Free to pass this along to anyone you think could benefit from its content.

http://www.artist-how-to.com

Diane