by Carolyn Edlund What is the value in getting in front of your customers in person? Use these tips to get the most out of your experience. You might prefer staying in the studio rather than meeting the public. Or maybe your … [Read more]
Twitter Hashtags Best Practices for Artists
Why do hashtags matter, and why should artists use them? Guest blogger Andrei Taraschuk explains. Before we jump in, let me briefly explain what a hashtag is. Hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by a hash or pound sign (#) … [Read more]
Featured Artist Donna Maloney
Australian artist Donna Maloney often uses vivid colors in her watercolors to convey happiness and her love of the natural world. Enjoy more of her beautiful and vibrant art by visiting her website. My favourite medium is … [Read more]
How Smart Marketing Boosted My Art Business
by guest blogger Deb Minnard Christian artist Deb Minnard is a relative newcomer, just starting out as an entrepreneur. She has a powerful story about taking the initiative with marketing and getting results. At 61, I’m … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jennifer Beavers
Award-winning Arizona artist Jennifer S. Beavers specializes in macro photography. Her unique photographic and digital designs appear internationally on wall art and home décor products. Visit her website to see more. My … [Read more]
A Distinctive Body of Work
by Carolyn Edlund Photography sales are a challenge these days. Not only does everyone with a cell phone believe they are a photographer, but there is a massive amount of competition out there, and many offer similar … [Read more]
Featured Artist Candace Primack
Artist Candace Primack composes meditative abstract paintings by using monochromatic colors and simple markings. To view more of her artwork, please visit her website. One of my earliest memories of modern art took place at … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sally Walsh
Sillier Than Sally (aka Sally Walsh) has embraced the medium of watercolor with all its “unruliness” to create wonderfully fun, lively and colorful pieces of art. Enjoy more of her work by visiting her website. Art for me is … [Read more]
Featured Artist Wendy Ives
Fiber artist Wendy Ives shares her felting techniques, inspiration and whimsical designs. Enjoy and be sure to visit her website for more. My art pieces are constructed with 100% organic wool. I begin each piece by dyeing the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Ackeem Salmon
Artist Ackeem Salmon’s dramatic use of black and white sets the stage for his powerful and deeply evocative photography. See more of his work by visiting his website. My artwork is deeply influenced by my passion for theater, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Angela Brittain
Artist Angela Brittain’s canvases are filled with color, movement and joy, telling stories that relate to women. Visit her website to enjoy more of her paintings. Inspiration for my paintings often involves issues that women … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kevin Caron
Sculptor Kevin Caron embraces different technologies and techniques in creating his striking sculptures. Visit his website to see more of his fascinating art. My artwork is the physical expression of my boundless curiosity. … [Read more]
Is Your Art Priced Correctly?
by Carolyn Edlund Are you making money with your art? Or could you be losing out? I recently spoke with a fine artist who indicated that he wasn't going to sell his art through galleries any more. He planned to reduce the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Tracy Ellyn
Artist Tracy Ellyn uses layers of media that transform each piece in a fascinating portfolio filled with color, movement and soul. Visit her website to learn more about her. Although I am classically trained, I feel I need … [Read more]