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How to Prevent Image Stealing Now!

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:44:00 +0000

As most artists online may realize, uploading images of artworks online carries a real risk. They can be easily copied or stolen if artists do not do some anti-theft measures.

I recently found out I had some images of my painting “Entwined” stolen, without any credit whatsoever to me.

I will show you how I did it, and give some simple tips on how you can protect your art from online stealing right now.

Did you know Google image search has the capability of scanning your images, just like a finger-print reader? It scans the actual image and finds any identical copies throughout the internet.
Using this technology, artists can use an image of their artwork to determine if one identical to it appears on other websites.

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Promote Your Facebook Page

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:29:00 +0000

Last time I showed you how to set up a fan-page on Facebook for your art.

You can find the full article here...

How to Setup Your Facebook Artist Fanpage

When you first setup your fanpage, you have the choice of sharing it with your Facebook friends on your wall. Facebook pages also gives you the option of emailing your friends to let them know about your new fanpage. You may get a few likes at first, but where do you go from here? How do you make your Facebook page absolutely attention grabbing so your likes will steadily increase? I will tackle and answer these pivotal questions below...

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Promoting your Art on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:24:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted to setup Facebook fan-page for your drawings, paintings, photography, etc. for promoting your art on Facebook?

Here I have a detailed tutorial on setting up a Facebook artist fan-page!

What My ArtBlog is all About

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:17:00 +0000

Tidal Mosaic

Pen and Ink on Paper

8" by 10"

My Art-Blog Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this artblog is to display some of my artworks and to give a brief explanation of them for my readers. I am trying to let give insights into my methods of producing artworks as well.....

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Freestyle Painting of Fish - Fantastic Art

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:03:00 +0000

The painting below is actually a very small painting. I wish I did it much larger... maybe I will one day.

It is one of my favorite paintings I have done.

Go here... Life-Cycle - Abstract Painting Art of Cod Fish

Life-Cycle of Fish

Surreal Fantastic Art

11" X 14"

Painting Artist Graham Matthews

ABUSE - Dark Expressive Pencil Art Drawing

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +0000

This abstract expressionist graphite drawing below features

bold expressive lines, quick scribbles, and intuitive doodles.

A curled up figure resides in a dark dangerous looking form,

surrounded by line strokes that look like barbed wire.

The whole image looks dark and unsettling,

which is what the artist is obvious trying to convey

here from the title "Abuse".

"Abuse"

Expressive Graphite Drawing on Bristol Paper

9" X 12"

2009

Artwork by Graham Matthews

AMAZING Psychedelic Drawing Visual Art by Newfoundland Artist

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

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"Beginning of the Rainbow"

Graphite Drawing on Bristol Paper

Surreal, Abstract, Psychedelic

9" X 12"

2008

Artwork by Graham Matthews

"Breaking Point" - Pencil Drawing by Graham Matthews

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:46:00 +0000

There are two distinct parts to...

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"Breaking Point"

Graphite Drawing on Bristol Paper
9" X 12"
2009
Artwork by Graham Matthews

Entwined - Original ART - Painting by Graham Matthews

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:47:00 +0000

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"Entwined"

Oil Painting on Canvas

4' X 5'

1997

Artwork by Graham Matthews

Graham completed this surreal/abstract painting in art school in 1997.

This artwork began with a painting of two separate models (male and female),

in two separate studio sessions. They are bond together in...

Painting of a Bridge in Cambridge, England

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:02:00 +0000

The artist spent...

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"Cambridge Bridge"

Oil Painting on Masonite

16" X 24"

2002

Artwork by Graham Matthews

This is a oil painting of a bridge near King's College

in Cambridge, England.

Engagement Self Portrait Painting with my Wife - Newfoundland Fine Art

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:02:00 +0000

I began this portrait painting earlier this year in preparation for..
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Engagement Portrait

Self-Portrait with my Beautiful Wife
Oil on Canvas
3 feet by 4 feet
2011

ART by Graham Matthews

A Few Funny Short Art Jokes!

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:26:00 +0000

What do you get if you cross an artist with a kebab?- Donner-tello

What do you get if you cross a painter with a boxer?- Mohammed Dali

What did the artist say to the dentist?- Matisse hurt

What do you call an American drawing?-A Yankee Doodle.

The Mona Lisa was brought up in court on charges of murder,-but it turned out that she'd been framed...

Did you hear about the two little boys who found themselves in a modern art gallery by mistake?-"Quick," said one, "Run ! Before they say we did it!"

Vincent van Gough walks into a bar, and the bartender offers him a drink...No thank -you, said Vincent, I've got one 'ere.

Why was the art dealer in debt?- He didn't have any Monet

Fred imagined himself a brilliant artist. But his teacher said he was so bad it was a wonder he could draw breath.

REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST - ART - A Deeper Exploration

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:11:00 +0000

Most of my artworks have a dual meaning. One is literal and representational... what appears on the surface and is readily accessible to the viewer. Images are used that the viewer (and the artist) is familiar with. This part of the duality in "Reflections of the Past" ... more at Graham Matthews ART

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REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST - Surreal/Psychedelic Art by Graham Matthews

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:34:00 +0000

Below original oil painting entitled "Reflections of the Past" features several instances of... more at Graham Matthews ART

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Reflections of the Past

Psychedelic/Surreal
Original Oil Painting on Canvas
3' by 4'

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Unity Flow - Surreal Contour Drawing by Graham Matthews

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:22:00 +0000

I have completed many ink drawings similar to this one in style and method of execution, a style I like to call contour ink drawings. This one entitled "Unity Flow" is my favorite, and most successful of these. Here, two forms wrap around and... more at Graham Matthews ART

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Unity Flow

Surreal/Abstract
Ink Drawing on Paper

ARTWORK by Graham Matthews

Meeting of the Titans - ABSTRACT/Surreal Painting by Graham Matthews

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:26:00 +0000

Below surreal/abstract painting is one I completed in the summer of 2007. On the canvas you can see two large masses that are about to connect . On one level, the two masses actually represent...

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Meeting of the Titans

Surreal/Abstract
Oil Painting on Canvas
4' by 5'

ARTWORK by Graham Matthews

Effervesce - Ink Drawing ART on Paper

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:43:00 +0000

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Effervesce

Surreal Ink Drawing Art
Ink Drawing on Paper

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Graham Matthews Artist Biography

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:12:00 +0000

Graham Matthews Artist Biography

I am from a small town in Newfoundland, Canada. I grew up near the ocean, which is the inspiration for most of my artwork. I view the ocean, and nature in general, as beautiful, and untamed, having a personality of its own. The ocean can be calm and serene at times, and wild and untamed at others. It has also been merciless, claiming many lives. My artwork often invokes some of this moodiness an..

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Matthew Visit - Surreal/Abstract Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:54:00 +0000

Acrylic painting of the ship the Matthew, which visited LaScie, Newfoundland a few summers ago. The painting depicts the celebration which took place at the time, with fireworks and many visitors to the small outport fishing town.

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Matthew Visit

Acrylic Painting on Masonite
Surreal/Abstract

Graham Matthews Artist

Drawing Hair Portrait - Pencil Drawing

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:02:00 +0000

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Drawing Hair Portrait

Pencil Drawing
Graphite on Paper

Portraiture Art by Graham Matthews

Raging Coast - Ink Drawing

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:34:00 +0000

Expressive drawing depicting a cove near LaScie, Newfoundland, with high cliffs and a big rocky beach.
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Raging Coast

Surreal Pen and Ink
Drawing on Paper

Graham Matthews

Exploding Rage - Expressive Surreal Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:28:00 +0000

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Exploding Rage

Surreal Expressive Painting

Oil on Canvas

Painting Art by Graham Matthews

Vitality - Ink Drawing Art

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:17:00 +0000

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Vitality

Freestyle Conceptual Drawing

Ink on Paper

Artist Graham Matthews

Unnatural Flow - Ink Drawing

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:18:00 +0000

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Unnatural Flow

Abstract Ink Drawing

Graham Matthews Artist

Repulsion - Surreal Conceptual Drawing ART

noreply@blogger.com (Graham Matthews) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:09:00 +0000

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Repulsion

Surreal Conceptual Drawing Art

Graphite Pencil on Bristol Paper

Artist by Graham Matthews