by Carolyn Edlund Fairs and festivals are often the initial contact point with potential collectors. Here's how to keep communication flowing and sales happening after the show is over. As a show exhibitor, you are in a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Rachele Nyssen
Inspired by the Old Masters, artist Rachele Nyssen captures the quiet beauty, presence and richness of Classical Realism in her still life paintings. See more of her artwork by visiting her website. In the beginning, I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Peter Boyadjieff
Peter Boyadjieff uses technology to manipulate images, creating art that “combines physical realism and poetic imagery.” To learn more about his work, please visit his website. I am a Bulgarian-born Canadian visual artist and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Cecilia Calderon
Artist Cecilia Calderon works with various mediums and copper to create beautiful patinas in her mixed media tapestries. Visit her website to see more of her work. I have always been fascinated by color. The best gift I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Nancy Lane
Artist Nancy Lane creates a sense of wonder through paintings that capture the beauty of the outdoors. Visit her website to view more of her work. As a child growing up in the country, I spent lots of time outside. I was … [Read more]
Art Fair Show Tips: How to Make More Sales
by Carolyn Edlund Do you have an art fair or festival coming up? Use these strategies to increase customer connection and sales. Make a personal appearance and be accessible. It’s amazing how many times exhibitors are simply … [Read more]
Featured Artist Ellen Jean Diederich
Painter Ellen Jean Diederich brings her subjects with vivid color and expressive brushstrokes. Enjoy her portfolio and view more by visiting her website. I love painting! I paint in watercolor and acrylic in a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Nathalie Marcotte
Dreamlike abstract landscapes and flowing brushstrokes fill artist Nathalie Marcotte’s canvases. To see more of her work, please visit her website. Shades of blue from sea and sky, the swift current of a river, the textured … [Read more]
Featured Artist Megan Woodard Johnson
Artist Megan Woodard Johnson presents art from her “Mapping Moments” series, which examines layers of memories and life experience. Learn more about this artist by visiting her website. I’m a mixed media abstract artist, … [Read more]
Art Fair Show Tips: Booth Display
by Carolyn Edlund Exhibiting your work at fairs or festivals this year? Use these booth display tips to maximize impact and sales. Review your booth design carefully. If you haven’t set up your exhibit booth before, or if you … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jonathan Brooks
Jonathan Brooks takes simple, striking photographs that capture the viewer's imagination and invite interpretation. Visit his website to view more of his portfolio. I’ve loved photography since my childhood. I adored the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Richard Rosebery
Deeply inspired by the landscape in the Australian bush, artist Richard Rosebery’s paintings explore wild and remote places. Learn more by visiting his website. Throughout my life I’ve been a lover of nature and an adventurer … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kathy Ferguson
Artist Kathy Ferguson’s mixed media contemporary abstract art focuses on the bridge between the arts and sciences, showing their symbiotic relationship. Visit her website to see more. I love both the arts and sciences. I … [Read more]
Artist-Run Gallery Space as a Model for Success
by Carolyn Edlund These self-directed artists didn't seek gallery representation. Instead, they opened their own retail spaces to display art and interact with collectors. The art gallery model is in decline, yet more … [Read more]