This month instead of our “Meet the Contrado Artists” post following its usual format, we decided to take it a little more literally for a change. So this time Contrado really did meet the artist, and that artist was Lois O’Hara. We spent a whole day together and did some truly amazing things. Check out […]
It’s time for the 14th edition of Meet the Contrado Artists: Intricate Illustrations In the last meet the artists post, we took a look at the use of colour, specifically the bold and beautiful. This time we thought we would bring it back to the basics, and take a closer look at some intricate illustrations. […]
Welcome to our 12th edition of meet the Contrado artists series – Painters We will never cease to be amazed at the talent and skill we see every day from our Contrado Creatives. In our last edition of Meet the Artists, we saw artists with fine arts inspirations. This was a mix of painters, illustrators, […]
Recently we’ve been running design contests to push your creativity and reward emerging talent, and it’s working. We had some amazing entries and as a result it was difficult to pick our favourites. Here’s a quick summary of the previous competition winners and their prizes; we hope you get as much inspiration from these talented […]
Welcome to our 11th edition of meet the Contrado artists series. We continue to be astonished at the diversity and talent we come across. You may remember that in our last edition of Meet the Artists, we looked at artists with graffiti creations and zen ruminations. This time we are going to take a look […]
It’s no secret that showcasing your work in an exhibition can be a little bit daunting. Whilst exhibiting your pieces definitely opens up your art to a wider audience including collectors and potential buyers, there’s always the lingering worry of negative feedback. But it’s a risk worth taking; for emerging and established artists alike, the […]
If you are an avid reader of the Contrado blog, then you will already be familiar with our artist profile series. There is where we take a closer look at a select group of our Contrado Creatives, and uncover more about their art, their style, and their background. As our designer marketplace continues to grow […]
March is here, and with it comes a batch of Contrado’s new artists online, all ready and waiting for you to meet. Art is in the eye of the beholder, and our extensive online market place is filled with a plethora of amazing talent, covering all areas of the art spectrum. From pattern and surface […]
As an artist, you may think that Instagram is the only social media platform worth your time. It’s aesthetically focused, fosters niche communities and offers users a lot of creative inspiration. In a nutshell, it’s an artist’s haven. But Facebook, when used right, can be an effective marketing tool to promote your brand and artwork. Skeptical? Understandable. […]
With a new month comes a new chance to meet another group of super talented Contrado Creatives. These are the artists who make up our online market place, filling it with must-have products, original designs and a lot of colour and character. Several months on from launching the market place, it is now filled with […]