Diana Cox Fine Art News

Blogs, blogs, blogs!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:13 CST

I have been scanning the web reading artist blogs. There are so many great ones that I can hardly choose which to follow. My favorite so far is Lori McNee's. Check out her fine art tips at this site.

Fine Art Photography

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:41:51 CST

My photography can be seen at Fine Art America. You will find prints of all sizes and even cards available.

Lovely Vintage Giveaways

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:58:41 CST

If you are like me and love anything vintage and enjoy incorporating vintage images into your art, you probably search the Internet for websites specializing in those types of images. I recently found a website that has free vintage stamps. They give permission for you to use their images in your art even if you are selling it! Some good stuff here...take a look. http://freevintagedigistamps.blogspot.com/

Gratitude

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:30:11 CST

I've worked in the medical field and in education where it was not unusual to meet associates with, shall we say, very unattractive, egotistical personalities. Yet, the stereotypical artist is suppose to be self-absorbed. Guess what? That stereotype, in my experience, has been blown out of the water!

Both in California and here in Texas, I've been to art workshops, gallery shows, craft fairs, etc. Overwhelmingly, I have been greeted with open arms, offers of support, and genuine interest in my art. The people on Fine Art America are a good example. They go out of their way to give you praise, help the newbies, and even promote your work. An example is Christi Kraft of Christi Kraft Photography. She features other artists on her Facebook page. She allows them to post links to their websites so if someone that visits her page is interested, they can click over to other artists' sites. I just want to say thanks to Christi (and James, Leona, Sharon) and all the people that have welcomed me into their groups as well as those that have taken time to comment on my work. I hope to get around to each of their websites and post my thanks personally, as time allows.

So artists everywhere, keep up the camaraderie...good job all!

New website structure and work

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:57:42 CST

I'm back! Sorry I've been away so long. Life got in the way! It has a habit of doing that. But the good news is I have been painting. I will load the new work up as fast as I can. In the meantime you can go to Fine Art America and see all my art...paintings and photography. This site will only feature my original paintings. All my photographs have been moved to FAA. There you can buy any size print or even cards featuring my photos! There are many fine artists on that site so look around!

I have also opened an Etsy shop where you can see my more "whimsical" work - mixed media collages. These originals were created to make you smile so take a look! The originals are for sale on Etsy, but you can also buy prints and cards of these painting at FAA.

Please contact me if you have any questions. You can do so through this site or my email at dianacox@deezart.com. Hope to hear from you soon!