Conversation with a Color Consultant

A conversation with artist and color consultant Barbara Jacobs reveals what artists need to know about interior color choices and design.

A Top Artist Advocate Speaks

Arts leader and advocate Rickie Leiter has worked tirelessly to provide support and resources for artists of all types. She offers her views on the current state of the industry and what artists need to know.

An Interior Designer Talks About Selecting Art

Art is an integral part of decor, setting the mood and reflecting the interests of the owner. What do interior designers consider when choosing art?

Artist Success: Turning Publicity Into Sales

Painter Elisa Sheehan received major media attention for her art, and turned those opportunities into sales.

Conversation on the State of Art Licensing

A lot of artists are hesitant to get into art licensing because they don’t understand it. They also are afraid to send out their art because they don’t want to be rejected. So, art licensing is confusing and it’s scary.

Art Business Success: Design for Interiors

Art can translate perfectly into different formats that enhance living environments. Each of these five artists approaches the marketplace for interior design products in their own unique way.

Artist Success: Marketing Tips from a Pro

People are losing those ‘real life’ connections and I think they miss them. My events connect me to my collectors and create excitement for each of us

Artist Success: Making a Soul Connection

I think my strength is the willingness to admit my unheroic truths. We connect in the humble and vulnerable spaces that make us mere mortals.

Art Business Planning with a Reality Check

Artist advocate, strategist and educator Elizabeth Hulings talks about dreaming big, trusting yourself and staying balanced in your art business.

Why Artists Must Have a Brand Story

Ultimately, a brand story must speak to the audience, not just about the artist.

What Artists Need to Know about Fine Art Printing

by Carolyn Edlund An interview with Michael Baker of fine art printing company Reed Art & Imaging shares insights and answers about reproductions, how they’re made and the benefits for artists.     AS:  What are common misperceptions that artists have about fine art reproductions? MB: Here are some top misperceptions that artists have, with explanations […]

How One Artist Succeeded with a Pop-Up Gallery

Irving took a proactive stance with her business and decided to present and sell her work directly to the public in a self-sponsored pop-up gallery environment.

Art and Spirituality

The more I tap into that intuitive/spiritual energy, the more my artwork communicates to others in unexpected and serendipitous ways.

Artistic Tribute to an Art Show Founder

Watercolor artist Mark D. Bird recently found himself as a central figure in a celebration of the historic neighborhood in Louisville where his family lived, and a banner year for the St. James Court Art Show, one of America’s top ten art fairs and festivals.