How to Submit Your Art into a Gallery

There comes a time when a professional artist feels the need to submit their art work for reviews to art shows, museums, galleries and potential buyers in Singapore. This step should be planned in advance, and the material should be edited a couple of times to exhibit flawless artistry before it is finalized for submission.

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But when you have finally submitted your work, do not expect to get an answer right away. Reputable art galleries receive volumes of artwork submissions to review and may take weeks or months before you get a response. Here are the things you need to do when submitting a work in a Singapore art gallery.

1.Look for a gallery that specializes in the type of art you want to submit
Though there are many art galleries in Singapore, each of them vary on the type of art they focus on. In order to have a bigger chance for your art piece to be accepted, you have to pick the right art gallery Singapore that promotes the type of artwork you want to submit. Galleries like vinci abstract art in Singapore have an abundance of oil paintings and sculptures. Galleries that specialize in a specific subject, material or genre are more suited to give constructive and significant reviews on the type of art you want to pursue.

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2.Search for the gallery’s submission procedures
Once you found a gallery that focuses on your field of art, search in the Internet for the gallery’s official site and navigate through their page if there’s information given on how to submit an artwork to their gallery. Read and understand all the listed guidelines, submission policies, and requirements, and follow them accordingly. If there are no procedures or guidelines provided in their website, proceed with the following steps.

3.Answer all questions needed to be answered on the website
Many art galleries in Singapore require artist information, like contact number, email address, and a short biography. Some may even ask you to email them a link of your website where they can view your art pieces.

4.Compile a number of your best works in a portfolio
Choose a couple of art pieces you think will look appealing to the art gallery to which you are submitting. If you wish to submit a hardcopy of your art portfolios, know the proper layout of hardcopy submissions. Some art galleries accept exclusively digital or hardcopy portfolios, while others may require both digital and hardcopy.

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5.Make a slide of your 10 recent artworks
Another option is to save the pictures in a CD digital format. Just make sure that they are compatible to PC and MAC systems. Re-size the photos at a minimum of 600 dots per inch to ensure high-quality photos, and title each image file with your last name, artwork’s name and the year it was created.

6.Write a cover letter
Introduce yourself by writing a cover letter. Also include the main points why you believe your work should be accepted to the gallery. Include your art-related experiences, brief explanation of the type of art you’re working on and your artistic background in 400-500 words.

7.Write a proposal letter only if you’re requested to write an exhibition proposal
Include in your proposal letter an overview of the concept of your proposed show, nature and number of your works included, and the installation and timeline and installation details. After which, mail a marketing package to the gallery that contains your portfolio and cover letter. Follow up with a phone call if you haven’t received any response after a few weeks.

8.Visit the gallery if you’d prefer a cold call rather than portfolio submission
Dress well and check the art gallery schedule in advance to ensure you are not interrupting an important event or exhibition. Ask if you can talk with the manager, and explain the good points why you believe your art pieces should be accepted in their gallery. If the manager is not around or isn’t available, leave your business card. Your business card should contain all your contact numbers, email address and the website where they can view your works.

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What You Need to Know About Alternative Medicine

It is normal to get sick but the important thing is we do our best to recover fast. There are various methods we can do for hasty recovery. We just need to look around. We can consider the conventional medicine where science is the basis of all things. Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals spend most of their time studying the human condition and do their best to alleviate it. We can also think about alternative medicine. Though some are based on spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions, the fact remains that many people feel restored after every therapy.

If in this case we want to try alternative medicines, we should identify approaches and learn which is best for us. A word of caution though, we need to make sure that whatever approach we choose, it will not harm us.

Acupuncture

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This treatment started from China thousands of years ago. Chinese believes that balancing the flow of energy can improve the body’s function. This process effectively uses thin needles and inserts it through the skin. The insertion will depend on the acupuncture points in the body.

It is commonly used to treat pains and it is known to decrease nausea and vomiting after surgery. Indeed acupuncture can alleviate pain but it should be performed by trained professionals because it can cause serious harm one wrong insertion.

Chiropractic

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Chiropractic is a profession that deals with the analysis and prevention of nervous system and musculoskeletal related disorders. Chiropractors practice a hands-on approach in treating neuromusculoskeletal disorders like headaches, back pains, neck pains and joint pains.

Herbal medicines

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Herbal medicine utilizes plants to cure specific diseases. Many people prefer healing from a disease the natural way but we should be careful when we embark on this treatment because there are other plants that can cause serious harm. It is advisable to tell the doctor the herbal medicines we take.

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Tips on Choosing the Right Career

It is natural to be confused and feel lost at times but when it comes to our future, we should think about it because it will define us and it can greatly impact our life. Choosing the right career for others is hard because of various reasons however if we truly want something and we are passionate about it, choosing a career is not that hard. We just need to find that passion or the fire that is burning within us. Once we find it, things will be easier.

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Going to college is the beginning of our career. It is crucial to select the right course. Whatever course we choose in college, we should look for the long term effect. Here are few tips on choosing the right career:

Know thyself

No one should tell us what to take but ourselves. We know what motivates and inspires us so let’s begin with that thought.

Seek the advice of our family

For the purposes of discussion, the family can help us. Our families will offer or suggest career paths that we can take but at the end of the day, it is still up to us what to choose. Talking with the family is good because we know that they support us and they will love us no matter what.

Aside from family, we can choose to talk about it with friends. But when talking to them, let’s bear in mind never to succumb to peer pressure.

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Go to guidance counsellors

School guidance counsellors are professionals that will discuss and help us get through with the confusion.

Look for life coaches

If we are really confused and we feel that no one can help us, let us not fret because life coaches exist.

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Why You Need Accounting Software?

The traditional role of accountants has changed over the years. Back then, large and small business establishments in Singapore would classify an accountant as one of the essential necessities when starting a business. The guidance and support they provide towards everything that has to do with the company’s set-up and launch was perceived as the key element for a business to be successful.

Today, the importance of accountants in Singapore business firms has been questioned as the power of the internet has rapidly grown and developed. The advices given by accountants regarding company structure, formation and legal registration that businessmen would pay for is now freely available on the internet. Moreover, the significant increase of online accounting software has made it easier for small businesses to keep their files secured and in good shape. Here are some more reasons why businesses prefer to use online accounting applications for bookkeeping.

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Cost

When the bookkeeping and accounting tasks was out of hand for small business owners, the expensive cost of a professional accountant was seen as the core running expenditure of the business. Therefore using a system like UBS accounting software from Singapore will help in reducing the cost. The structure of an accountant’s service charge differ from fixed fees for definite work, per hour for non-definite work, and some even charge by minute for phone call inquires.

Whatever the accountant’s cost structure is, all of your big and small business accounting affairs will be a significant burden to your business profits. But if you have an accounting software application, all your financial transactions and processes can be handled without the need of hiring an accountant. The software will do all the bookkeeping tasks as low as five dollars a month.

Security

Despite the legal process of you and your accountant signing a confidentiality agreement, the fact that you will be disclosing private information about your business strategy to a 3rd party, there will always be a risk that this information will get into public domain. But if you make use of an accounting software application like UBS accounting software, it will allow you to operate while keeping all your company’s strategic records and information private.

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Time Schedule

A single accounting software application can continuously work for 24 hours, whereas an accountant has fixed schedules and requires you to schedule an appointment if you want to work with them, if employing one on an hourly rate. You will rarely find one who you can work with on a 9-5 schedule. This set-up could be very inconvenient and costly, especially if you’re meeting a deadline and working on something that requires an accountants help. Because of this, you will have to pay overtime charges for an accountant to work out of their working hours.

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Improved Performance

With UBS accounting software, a lot of business performance will be improved. The hands-on control and management of business owners to their accounts will make them more aware of their financial ins and outs. As a result, owners would better understand their company’s financial performance, and engages collaboration across businesses to improve financial performance.

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Secrets to a Good Sleep

Sleeping is the body’s way of recovering your strength to be used for the next day. Sleep is very important. There are people that find sleep elusive. Sometimes it is frustrating because no matter how hard you try, you just can’t fall asleep that easily. The good news is that there are a few ways you can do to get a good night’s sleep. If you do it right, you will never have to worry every night.

Fix your bed. A comfortable bed can play an important part in your sleep. When you prepare for bed, think of how comfortable you want to be. Aside from that, you should consider the room temperature. If it is too hot, turn the fans on. If it is too cold, add more blankets.

Adjust your lighting. Lights can obstruct your sleep. If you are the type that sleeps well in total darkness, you should turn off the lights as soon as you are in bed. If you prefer low lights, try adjusting your lamp.

Control the noise. Noise can get in the way of your sleep. Whether you prefer silence or low ambient noise, it is important that you fall asleep. Try compiling a playlist and use earplugs when listening to music.

Relax. Sleep is relaxation. If you are not relaxed, you will never fall asleep. You can start by your breathing. You can also try loosening your muscles, stretching and sometimes meditation.

Distract yourself. If all else fails, distract yourself. You can try reading a book and think of different things. You can even make a mental list for the things you need to do tomorrow. You can try storytelling and use your imagination. Try playing games or watching movies.

If sleep is still elusive, it is time that you seek professional help.

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Grab a Taste of the World

Food nourishes the soul and the body. Aside from its nutritional contents, it simply keeps us happy especially if the food is superb. It is our dream to eat all the good things the world has to offer.

Every place offers distinct but excellent foods. There is nothing wrong if we want to taste all the good food in the world but we should keep in mind not to overdo it because it can cause serious harms at the end of the day. Here is a glimpse of foods widely admired by people:

Mexican Food

Mexican dishes like other dishes are complicated but it can be very interesting. Almost all of their food ingredients are domestically grown which includes tomatoes, squashes, cocoa, herbs and spices and tropical fruits. The basic source of their starch comes from corn. Famous dishes include Tacos, Empanadas, Quesadillas, Taquitos, Tortillas, Guacamole, Nachos, Pancakes, Salsa and many more.

Chinese Food

Chinese foods are popular in many parts of the world; Chinese foods reached other parts of Asia, Australia, America, Europe and Africa. Famous ingredients include tofu, noodles, soybeans, vegetables, wheat, seasonings, rice, pickles and the like.

Thai Food

Thai foods are complex because of the mixture of different flavours but we will be surprised how perfect it tastes. Thai cuisines are well-liked because of their mastery in terms of balancing the four taste senses (bitter, salty, sweet and sour). Famous ingredients include pastes, sauces, noodles, rice, herbs, spices and vegetables. Thai curry, Thai salads and soups are common.

Italian Food

Italian foods are loved because of its simplicity. Italian cooks put emphasis on simplicity rather than intricate presentations because they believe that quality is more important. They give importance to cheese and wine. Famous dishes include Pizza, Pastas, Bread, Tarts, Salads and many more.

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Understanding Web Hosting Types

If you are planning to get a website for personal or business purposes, it is necessary that you understand what web hosting is. Every website needs a space on the Internet for it to be published, just as every building needs a piece of land for it to be constructed.

How Does It Work?
For your personal or business website to be accessible in the Internet, there has to be a high-powered computer, or web server, to make that work. When a person wants to go to your website, he will type in your web address on the URL bar. He will then be connected to your web server and from there he can view, download, listen to, etc., what your website contains.

Cheap Web Hosting
Web servers are generally expensive. Particularly for small businesses or startups, the cost of acquiring high-powered computers is definitely a burden on the company’s operating expenses, not to mention the cost of maintaining and updating them for optimum performance. In Singapore, most small companies or startups buy the services of established web hosting singapore companies. This way, they eliminate the need to acquire, set up, and maintain a web server of their own. All computers, machines and devices necessary for hosting have been made available for lease.

Types of Hosting
There are different types of hosting, with each type serving a specific purpose.

1. Shared Web Hosting
Of the different types of hosting, shared hosting is the easiest and most common. In this type, several websites that need hosting have a single shared hosting server.
The main advantage of having a shared hosting server in Singapore is its cheaper costs. It becomes a low-cost option of hosting since a company will not need to pay for an entire web server. Another advantage is convenience. The hosting company will take charge of maintaining the server and will see to it that it has the latest security updates for optimum performance and maximum protection.
However, a shared hosting server also has a drawback. If one website becomes too busy, all other websites that are hosted in that server will be affected.

2. Dedicated Web Hosting
In dedicated hosting, the entire web server is exclusive for only one company. Therefore, the company can use up the server for its several purposes.
The good point about dedicated hosting is its flexibility. For example, an entrepreneur in Singapore can customize the web server’s specifications, thus maximizing its use. Another advantage of dedicated hosting is the assurance of fast speed and good uptime. This is because only one website uses all the resources.
However, much technical knowledge is required in dedicated hosting as you will have to configure and maintain the server. It is also more costly as no other companies take a share of it.

3. Virtual Private Server
Virtual private server in Singapore is like a fusion of shared web hosting and dedicated hosting. In VPS, one server is shared by several companies like shared hosting. However, with virtualization technology, the server can be configured in such a way that each partition can function like a dedicated server, having specific dedicated resources.

The positive aspect of this type of Singapore web hosting is that your website will not be affected if other websites get too busy as there are partitions. However, some disadvantages include higher costs than shared hosting as there is fewer companies that will occupy the same server. Technical knowledge is also required for you to gain full control over your server.

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Wedding Ring Search Tips

Choosing an engagement ring and a wedding ring should not be something to be afraid of, especially for the men. You just need to learn the basics of wedding bands. Read on to gain helpful information about wedding rings so you are sure to be getting the most of your money.

Basic Terminologies
When you go around malls and shopping centers in Singapore, you can find countless jewellery stores during your search that might interest you. And when you go inside a particular store, the attendant will try to address your concerns and ask what you are looking for. Now we will try to discuss some terms that are commonly used when talking about proposal ring or wedding ring.

Band
Band is basically the ring. Usually, a band is made from platinum, silver, gold, and other metal combinations. A gold band that is for example bought in Ling jewellery in Singapore is naturally yellow-orange, and it is alloyed or combined with another metal to make it more durable. Less-pure gold are light yellow in colour. Platinum bands are strong and durable but tend to dull slightly over time.

Setting
Setting is that piece which holds the jewel in place, and is fastened to the band. It can be of two types: invisible or pronged. Singapore Wedding bands can have a gold band and a platinum setting. In that way, the gold band serves as a special background that gives contrast to the platinum setting. A wedding ring can also have a prong to hold the gemstone, keeping it safe and secured.

Gemstone
Gemstone is the most important feature of a ring. It can also be referred to as a rock. In most cases, the bigger the gemstone of an engagement ring in Singapore is, the more expensive it becomes. In Singapore, people usually choose a diamond as a type of stone.
Here are the 4 C’s of diamond rings that you need to know.

Colour
Diamonds are naturally colourless. However, there are some that have subtle hues of brown or yellow. A proposal ring with a diamond stone that has no colour becomes more valuable.

Clarity
Diamonds can contain impurities. These are natural characteristics such as minerals and fractures. Wedding bands with fewer diamond inclusions has greater clarity, and therefore is more valuable.

Carat
Carat refers to the weight of a diamond, and does not relate with its size. A diamond may be big but has a lighter weight. Carat is often regarded as the most important key when assessing Singapore diamond wedding bands.

Cut
When we say cut, we are actually talking about the proportions and angles created when a rough diamond is transformed into a polished jewellery. Cut can bring out the best in diamonds.

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Epi-LASIK – What It Is and Its Advantages

Epi-LASIK stands for “Epithelial Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis,” a new eye surgery procedure in Singapore. Epi-LASIK is said to be easier on the eyes compare to other LASIK surgeries. This procedure allows ophthalmologists correct common visual ailments like farsightedness, near-sightedness and astigmatism.
Epi-LASIK has used combined technologies that are usually featured in other traditional LASIK methods as well as non-traditional processes like PRK or LASEK. Today, LASIK has so many types which made it hard for most clients to differentiate each one of them from the other. Let’s find out how Epi-LASIK differs from other LASIK practices.

Why Epi-LASIK
Epi-LASIK has the closest resemblance to LASEK surgery than any of traditional LASIK procedures. Ophthalmologists adopting the Epi LASIK in Singapore procedure don’t use alcohol solution to the epithelium’s surface, which is the same for LASEK surgery. Furthermore, Epi-lasik Singapore procedure is best for patients with thin corneas, which has also the same characteristic to LASEK practice. Like other LASIK procedures, the surgeon will cut a thin flap within the epithelium using a fine blade or microkeratome. With other traditional lasik procedures, Singapore surgeons apply alcohol to loosen and remove the epithelial flap. After removing the thin flap, the surgeon will then use an excimer laser to reform the cornea then reapply the flap for the patient’s faster healing process.

Advantages of Using Epi-Lasik
Epi-LASIK has so many advantages compared to other procedures. One of these is the lesser risk of complications related with the healing of corneal flap, with patients showing better healing process within 4 days compared to PRK, LASIK and related procedures which has an estimated healing period of up to 7-10 days.
As compared to lasik surgery in Singapore, patients have also reported that Epi-LASIK only caused mild discomfort, which is a one of the major concerns of surgeons. For surgeons, the lesser discomfort a patient experiences the more they’re able to heal faster.

After an Epi-LASIK surgery procedure, the Singapore surgeon will place a “high-DK” contact lens over the eye to help reduce any discomfort and promote faster healing process. The contact lens is highly penetrable which allows oxygen to pass through to help the epithelium to grow back to its original form. For patients with risk factors stopping them to undergo traditional LASIK procedures, the Epi-lasik could be your best alternative. Most Singapore ophthalmologists recommend this practice for patients with ultra-thin corneas that may not then qualify for laser methods.

If you’re unsure whether you’re qualified for Epi-LASIK surgery, your healthcare provider can help determine whether this procedure or another method of LASIK Singapore will give you best (and long lasting) results. Your aims should include better vision with minimal to no complications. Everyone should assume small amount of discomfort, but doesn’t have to fear LASIK Singapore surgeons as how you fear dentists.

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