The first goal for any artist is to create art like life depends on it. My goal is to create beautiful, unique art with depth. And that involves regular studio time. I plan to do a lot more of that this year.
Why They Buy
Understanding the hidden reasons behind making a purchase will help you plan, market and sell more of your work.
Featured Artist Kandyce Waltensperger
Sixteen years ago, I was fortunate enough to move with my husband and twin daughters to Monterrey, Mexico. Once we were settled in, I began watercolor classes under a couple of well known local artists. That was the beginning of my love for bold color combinations and puzzle-like compositions.
Think Big and Take Action/Interview with Lesley Riley
What’s the secret to an artist’s success? The right mindset and a lot of hard work. Artist and author Lesley Riley gives her best advice.
Featured Artist Desarae Lee
My work is largely based on narrative. Each piece is a short story told through various subconscious symbols, some more obvious than others.
Featured Artist Brazen Edwards-Hager
I have been fortunate enough to have my artwork collected internationally, highlighted in numerous juried exhibitions, local art shows and galleries. I feel it’s important to push myself as an artist and to explore the boundaries, never being afraid to try new and engaging approaches to art.
A Day in the Life of an Artist’s Licensing Agent
I use a combination of cold calling and email submissions. I submit artwork after reviewing the guidelines on the company’s website.
Featured Artist Jane Houghton
Her technique of layering altered tissue paper on top of acrylic is influenced by her fascination with the encaustic painting technique (painting with a pigment and melted wax mixture.)
Holy Cow! How to Succeed at Selling to a Niche Market
Your niche has other people in it who create art. Get to know them and create a strategic alliance tp refer business to the other.
Featured Artist Cathy Hunt
I love working with color and texture which is what motivates me to create art. But I am also very interested in product development. I am currently developing a line of scarves that feature my abstract watercolors.
Why I Closed My Studio
Art careers and studios eventually come to an end. Here’s why I got out of the business, and what happened next.
Featured Artist Caroline Z. Marcos
I am in love with color and form. I use them to create works about meditation and introspection. For me it is an act of meditation itself to make the work.
Want to Rock Your Art Business This Year? Start with Your Collection
Go into your design process knowing who your target customer is, what they buy and why your work will appeal to them.
Featured Artist Isaac Marzioli
In 2006 a few friends put together a gallery which I was a part of. That led me to do a solo show in the gallery at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank in 2009.
