by Carolyn Edlund How do self-employed artists balance studio and administrative time without losing their minds? Turns out there are about as many ways to "get everything done" as there are people who are doing it all. … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jeff Ripple
Artist Jeff Ripple combines his emotional response to light and atmosphere with an accurate depiction of the scene to create luminescent landscape paintings. Visit his website to view more of his portfolio. I am a … [Read more]
How Artists Earn: Teaching
by Carolyn Edlund Many artists cultivate multiple ways of earning, and teaching is a popular option that can take various forms. Three artists explain their approach which is profitable and immensely satisfying. Tanya Cole If … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jason Kotecki
Enter the whimsical world of artist Jason Kotecki, who creates humorous and inspiring art designed to help others break free from “Adultitis!” To learn more about the artist and his work, please visit his website. I am a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Heather Robinson
San Francisco artist Heather Robinson loves pattern and color, reflected in her colorful, bright and joyful abstract mixed media paintings. Visit her website to see more of her work. I’m compelled to create art that reflects … [Read more]
Photo Service Helps Build an Amazing Art Portfolio
by Carolyn Edlund If you are an artist who wants to sell your work, you need to present your portfolio professionally. A helpful service called ProductViz makes in situ photos easier than ever. Recently, I came across a very … [Read more]
Up Close
The theme of this collection of work by a group of artist friends focuses on taking a close up look at the world. Click on each name to visit their website. Brenda Salamone The intricate details of natural crystals and stones, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Steven Mikel
Artist Steven Mikal uses a unique medium for his warm, sepia toned abstract and realism paintings—liquid coffee! Learn more about this artist and his fascinating work by visiting his website. I use the ordinary to expose the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Linda Schroeter
Using classical Renaissance painting methods, artist Linda Schroeter creates detailed and luminescent oil paintings of still lifes and animals. Visit her website to learn more about this artist. I like to disrupt balance by … [Read more]
New Educational Resource for the Art Community
by Carolyn Edlund Forward-thinking art professor Clara Lieu has brought a high-quality resource for art education to life through Art Prof. And this online learning tool is completely free! I'm thrilled to have been a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mike DeCesare
Mike DeCesare’s photography captures the bold terrain, vivid colors and strong contrasts of the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about this artist by visiting his website. My love of photography came early and stayed late, … [Read more]
Digital Art Showcase
Digital art can take many forms. We invited some artist friends to share their work, inspiration and techniques. Click on each name to see more of their art. Marcus Blackwell I'm interested in storytelling, combining a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Wendy Pepyat
Australian artist Wendy Pepyat paints from intuition, telling stories with her art. Visit her website to see more. I am deeply spiritual painter, and being plugged in intuitively allows me to channel my work, which means it … [Read more]
Featured Artist Daniel Bassett
Artist Daniel Bassett creates stoneware busts, vessels and planters that capture the eye and the imagination. See more of his delightful work by visiting his website. Most of my work is about catching a moment. Whether it is … [Read more]