Ballpoint pen artists suggestions!
1. Create as many scribbles, doodles, inkling, sketches, renderings, drawings or illustrations as possible.
2. Obtain archival ISO/DIN ballpoint pens or refills.
3. Obtain as many different colored ballpoint pens or refills.
4. Obtain acid free or PH neutral paper.
5. Work outside or from life as much as possible. (totally recommended)
6. Look into new archival surfaces. (non paper)
7. Produce a statement pertaining to your life or background.
8. Express your views about what mediums or media you’re using. (promote & recognize virtues)
9. Help as many other people or artists as possible. (providing information or support)
10. Learn perspective, form, lighting, texture, shading or how to draw.
11. Read art magazines, booklets, books, articles or reviews pertaining to the art world.
12. Study advertising, marketing, sales, promotions, public relations, production art, publishing.
13. Visit art galleries, museums, groups, openings and public exhibits.
14. Organize, photograph or scan your artworks.
15. Frame, mat and display your artworks around your house, studio or office.
16. Give away as many sketches or artworks as you can.
17. Try to get your friends or family members involved with your art.
18. If you draw from pictures buy a camera and work from your own materials.
19. If you’re working from a picture enlarge it as big as you can.
20. Use natural lighting as often as possible if working in doors is of interest.
21. Learn as much as you can about pricing. Investigate commercial art price scales.
22. Look into art contracts, laws, copy rights, practices and reproduction.
23. Make your own business cards, stationary and letterheads.
24. Produce your own blog or web site.
25. Post your art or words of wisdom on many message boards, networks, forums or social networks.
26. Learn how to operate different software programs.
27. Experiment many different mixed media or medium.
28. Communicate with other artists.
29. Speck highly about yourself. Count your blessings not your sorrows!
30. Maintain or support morally, ethics, virtues, principle and decent values.
Cheers: Jerry Stith
