by Carolyn Edlund A CV is an important piece of supporting collateral to use with your portfolio, bio and other artist materials. This simple guide will get you started on writing your own. The initials CV stand for “curriculum vitae” which is Latin for “course of life” and is a practical document that […]
A Powerful Portfolio Speaks for a Nonverbal Artist
An emerging artist who creates from an existential place speaks directly to the viewer in a raw, emotional form.
Put Your Best Portfolio Forward
You’ve created a body of work. Now get organized and present your art portfolio professionally for maximum impact!
Mastering Fine Art Photography
Fine art photography is one of the most elegant and exciting genres in the field of photography.
Self-Curate Your Artist Portfolio
How to review and revise your artist portfolio to give a versatile and professional presentation.
How to Get Your Art Noticed
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An Artist’s View of the Pandemic and Social Inequity
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The Power of an Artist Story
Anita Nevar uses her true story in conjunction with her painting portfolio to make a strong connection with her target audience.
Artists on Climate Change
Each of these artists make bold visual statements about the dangers to our environment, using their own unique voice and creativity to make impact.
How Artists Can Get Juried In
What does it take to get your art accepted in a competitive juried process? Here’s my jury process and what I take into consideration to give a thumbs up, or send a rejection.
Advice from a Highly Licensed Artist
Artist JJ Galloway developed a lucrative business licensing her work. She offers advice on getting organized and being ready to take on big opportunities and achieve success.
Authenticating and Tracking Your Art
A well-documented history of your artwork allows potential collectors to better gauge how the work compares to the other pieces.
5 Tips to Make Your Portfolio Images Web Friendly
Before uploading images to your website, you should always resize them smaller and save them at a lower quality.
Your Art Portfolio Checklist
These days, many people will never view your portfolio in person – they must rely on digital images, which makes this task even more important.
