Digital artist Mark DeMent presents an intriguing and unusual portfolio. Visit his website to see more of his work. I am a graphic designer and illustrator working in advertising and design. I have a degree in fine art and I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Ann Cheeks
Landscape artist Ann Cheeks captures the natural beauty of the earth around her. To see more of her work, please visit her website. For the love of it … earth, painting, life. For the love of it … [Read more]
Introduction to Inbound Marketing for Artists
by guest blogger Samantha Ward These days, everyone is expected to have some sort of web presence, whether it’s an online shop, a website, or simply an updated Instagram account. The more content that an artist is creating … [Read more]
Featured Artist Cezara Kolesnik
Cezara Kolesnik's delightfully naive art reaches out to the inner child in each of us. Visit her website to see more of her work. I was born in 1980 in the Republic of Moldova, a country with a dream name. Located at the … [Read more]
How Art is Juried … and How to Get Better Results
by Carolyn Edlund You've completed an application to an exhibition, show, festival or competition and hit "Send" while crossing your fingers. What are your chances with the jury? I've juried thousands of artists over the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sylvia Ditchburn
Painter Sylvia Ditchburn captures the Australian landscape in bold colors. To see more of her work, please visit her website. The bold and colourful acrylic and gouache works I create are the essence of my art. I am formally … [Read more]
Featured Artist Beatrice Lebreton
Artist Beatrice Lebreton creates symbolically-inspired artwork that tells a story. Visit her website to see more of her work. Born and raised in France, I have been a creative person as far back as I can remember; drawing, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mark Larson
Artist Mark Larson paints sweeping canvases that convey his love of nature, earth and wildlife. Visit his website to see more of his oil paintings. Nature, and our relationship to it, has been a lifelong source of fascination … [Read more]
Secrets of a Successful Open Studio
By Rosemary G. Conroy I host my annual open studio in the fall to take advantage of the beautiful scenery. I’m always amazed at how willing people are to venture out to our backwoods road — but indeed they do. Each year I have more than 100 people … [Read more]
Featured Artist Nick Simpson
Enjoy the bizarre, erotic and narrative Victorian salon style photographic art of Nick Simpson. Visit his website to view more of his work. My art seeks to visually express a fascination with stories steeped in the bizarre, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Charles Strain
Artist Charles Strain creates flowing, expressive bronze sculpture. Visit his website to see more of his work. After much experimenting with different art forms, I finally found my passion. I studied at Culver Stockton … [Read more]
How to Deal with those Dreaded Shipping Costs
by Carolyn Edlund Do you hate the thought of paying for shipping? If so, join a group that includes everyone you know. Overcome these charges by thinking a bit differently and taking a new approach. A few years back, when I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Elizabeth Rickert
Artist Elizabeth Rickert conveys a sculptural feel in her nature-inspired oil paintings. Visit her website to view more of her work. My work has ranged from close, detailed images of individual plants, fruits, bird’s nests, … [Read more]
The Adult Coloring Book Phenomenon
by Carolyn Edlund This hot trend is everywhere ~ on Amazon's bestseller list, featured in the New York Times, showing up on television commercials. Adult coloring books are making a splash, and provide opportunities for … [Read more]