Australian artist Cindy Wider shares her story about building a sustainable art teaching business. My first serious goal as an artist at 23 years of age was to create a painting of a realistic waterfall for my mum’s … [Read more]
Featured Artist Karen Benjamin
Australian artist Karen Benjamin creates one-of-a-kind 2D and 3D art, from wall art to clothing, using only recycled materials. Learn more about this artist and her work by visiting her website. I am an Australian … [Read more]
Make Your Art Show Booth into a Gallery
by Carolyn Edlund Art fairs and festivals can be challenging when it comes to display. Here's how three artists transform their booths to present their work effectively and draw in customers. Many factors can make setting up … [Read more]
Featured Artist Beth Cole
The open landscape, the magical quality of light and the earthy palette of her native Nebraska are captured in Beth Cole's oil paintings. Enjoy more of her work by visiting her website. I live with my husband at the foot of … [Read more]
Featured Artist Francesca Busca
Artist Francesca Busca’s recycled sculptural mosaics highlight her concern about the danger mankind poses to the planet. Find out more about this artist and her message by visiting her website. My goal? To provoke! I believe … [Read more]
Increase Your Profit Margin: Raise Your Prices
by Carolyn Edlund Want to make a better margin on everything you sell? You can grow your profit margin in two ways – decrease your costs, or raise your prices. This article shares ways to increase prices of your art or handmade … [Read more]
Featured Artist Ande Hall
Artist Ande Hall calls her richly patterned animal images “Fauna Fabrications.” Created by painting directly on fabric stretched over board, her animals are bright and magical. Please visit her website to see more of her … [Read more]
Increase Your Profit Margin: Lower Your Costs
by Carolyn Edlund Want to make a better margin on everything you sell? You can grow your profit margin in two ways - decrease your costs, or raise your prices. We'll tackle costs in this article. Pricing in general can be … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sheryl Zacharia
The sculptural forms of artist Sheryl Zacharia are a product of her love for ancient art and modern art, and the tactile feel of the clay she uses. Enjoy more of this artist’s work by visiting her website. I recently moved … [Read more]
Featured Artist Cynthia Fisher
Internationally recognized mosaic artist Cynthia Fisher finds her true passion in working abstractly. Learn more about this artist by visiting her website. Mosaics are my passion. I have been a full-time mosaic artist for … [Read more]
Art and Healing
Art can heal. The following artists, who have created art not only to heal themselves, but to reach out to others, have offered their images and statements to express how profoundly art has affected their lives. Click on the artist’s name to see … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jennifer Fleming
Jennifer Fleming creates romantic images with a "sense of place" by combining botanical sketches, vintage typography and warm, subtle color. Enjoy more of her work by visiting her website. I am an American mixed media artist … [Read more]
Use the Right Resolution for Your Art Images
by Carolyn Edlund Using digital images of your art? Different resolution levels and file formats apply in different circumstances. Let's say you are planning to print reproductions of your art. Or, perhaps you are running a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kirsten Stingle
Artist Kirsten Stingle’s handbuilt porcelain figures share a narrative about the common bonds of human experience. Learn more about this artist by visiting her website. My sculptures aren’t intended to sit quietly on a shelf … [Read more]