Artist Dorothy Ganek infuses her canvases with, color, form, shape and texture, drawing on her career as an interior designer. Please visit her website to see more. I look forward to creating something new in my studio every … [Read more]
Collection Strategies for Artists
by Carolyn Edlund Use these steps to collect from those who still owe you money for your art or services. Got a problem with a deadbeat? They are the worst, aren't they? These are people who say they want to work with us, or … [Read more]
Featured Artist Eve Izzett
Australian artist Eve Izzett has always been drawn to color. Inspired by the bright colors of the tropics, she uses a bold palette in her animal portraits. Visit her website to see more. Creating a painting can be very … [Read more]
Problems Getting Paid? How to Never Get Stiffed Again
by Carolyn Edlund Have you run into challenges trying to get paid for your art? Use these strategies to head those problems off now. From time to time, I hear from artists who are distressed that they have not been able to … [Read more]
Featured Artist Ed Jaffe
Artist Ed Jaffe found a unique way to “sculpt” paintings as a way to continue creating artwork that reflects his love of the three dimensional. Visit his website to see more of his work. I seem to live my life in twenty year … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marta Lett
Artist Marta Lett celebrates her Celtic heritage by creating patterned and detailed works that combine her ancestry with the flora and fauna of her Australian home. See more by visiting her website. I am a painter, … [Read more]
What’s Going Right with Your Art Business?
by Carolyn Edlund It's easy to zero in on the problems you are facing with your art business. Let's take a look at what's going right. Whenever I do an artist website review, or start working with a new consulting client, I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Peter Laughton
Artist Peter Laughton’s paintings of sea and shore explore the movement and beauty of the skies overhead. To see more of his stunning seascapes, please visit his website. I painted my first significant watercolors almost … [Read more]
4 Actionable Tips to Reach New Art Collectors Online
by guest blogger Rob Green As an artist, the creative process is only half the battle. If you’re looking to sell your artwork, then getting in front of potential collectors is just as important as creating the piece itself. There are dozens of … [Read more]
Featured Artist Daniel Coston
Artist Daniel Coston paints places and landscapes that evoke memories and tell stories. To see more of his portfolio, visit his website. What makes a place special, unique, memorable? The concept of “sense of place” is one … [Read more]
Featured Artist Denise Fulton
Artist Denise Fulton portrays women that appear to be confined to the picture frame. Her work is charged with emotion and meaning. See more by visiting her website. I’ve painted all my life and earned a B.F.A. as a young … [Read more]
Art as a Healing Force for Recovery
To support the recovery community, artist Dena Leibowitz designed a line of greeting cards. Here's her strategy for approaching a niche market. What do people care about most? Themselves. As a creative entrepreneur, when your … [Read more]
Featured Artist Victoria Lansford
Artist Victoria Lansford uses her skill in metalsmithing to create beautiful contemporary jewelry and objets d’arts that link the past with the present. Visit her website to see more of her stunning work. My goal has always … [Read more]
How Artists are Using 3D Printing
Artists in a wide variety of mediums are embracing 3D printing and digital fabrication. Why do artists use 3D printing technology? What does it add to the creative process, and the result? We asked several artists to share … [Read more]