Art Blog for The Inspiration Place

by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

One of the most exciting aspects of accepting commissions is the new directions that clients will push me in. Although watercolor is an unconventional medium for portraits, most of my watercolor portraitsare very traditional and done in a classic impressionistic style. For this commission, the client asked if I could work in a large...

@schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Looking for dramatic peacock decor? This extra large artwork is created on an oversized canvas that measures 4x6' (48x72"). If you are looking for a large painting to make a dramatic statement over the sofa or in a foyer, this peacock artwill enhance your home decor. Another great decorating idea is to put this huge painting in a dining room...

Work in Progress of a Peacock Painting  

@schulmanArt, by Miriam Schulman

@schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

I'm always getting requests for my art in larger sizes. Since my customer always knows best, I am listening to you and creating oversized artwork. Until recently this was difficult to deliver since large painting are difficult to ship at an affordable price and safely.

Enter artist Patty Baker...

by @SchulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

(First I want to thank fantastic and saavy artist Melody Lamb for coming up with this great idea. You can find her free art card here.)

I am offering this lovely Mother's Day greeting card for you to download, print and use free! Below are the instructions you'll need to get your free...

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8x10 Fine Art Photograph by Alison Uher

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How long have you been an artist?

Like most artists, I'll say that I was always doing some sort of art project as long as I can remember... but when I went to the University of Illinois in 1986 to gather knowledge I got my BFA in Industrial Design. At that point my medium was either markers, drafting...

Looking Chic in the Rain 

Reasons for buying art you love 
@schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Tree Art as a focal point

So you just fell in love with a gorgeous piece of artwork. you know it will look beautiful in your home, but did you know that art is also good for your health? Studies have proven that art has both mental and physical benefits for improving a person's quality of life that go way beyond the superficial. Here are...

@schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

What does summer vacation mean to you? Yes, I am already fantasizing about summer. With spring break just gone by it seems that it is a sprint to the finish for my school age kids. Yesterday's teasingly warm weather also tickled my imagination and my mind traveled to summer vacations and...

by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Facebook just made it mandatory for everyone including fan pages to convert to the new timeline format. I've heard a lot of grumbling but I think there are some really great features to this new format that artist should take advantage of. Make sure you are taking advantage of all these features to build your following!