The Pet Portrait Blog

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Hello, I'm Sema Martin, and I welcome you to this series of blog posts tailored to assist fellow artists in their quest to achieve greatness. With a specialization in color pencils as a medium, my expertise stems from creating numerous pet portraits that have found homes across the globe. Join me as we delve into the intricacies of art, unraveling techniques, and insights to elevate your craft. Let's embark on this artistic journey together!

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Open Exhibitions and Competitions for Artists
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Open Exhibitions and Competitions for Artists

So, you want to get your work out there but not sure how or where to even start? Maybe you don’t have quite enough work to create your own solo exhibition, but you still want to start getting yourself known. Well I have created this list which identifies Juried Open Art Exhibitions and Competitions which you can apply to and if you are selected you get the opportunity to show your art to the world. It is the perfect way for emerging artists to start advertising what they can do.

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