Britt Hallowell uses mixed media and multiple acrylic washes on wood to create luminous and translucent textural paintings. Visit her website to see more of her work. I became an artist almost accidentally. I didn’t plan on … [Read more]
Art with a Healing Touch
by Carolyn Edlund Art can soothe, create feelings of well-being, and effect healing. These artists create diverse works that inspire and promote wellness. . Elise Okrend Artist Elise Okrend creates serene pastels, inspired by the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kevin Cable
Enjoy the power and drama of the black and white photography of Kevin Cable. To see more of his art, please visit his website. I began my love of photography in the early seventies as a black and white photographer, utilizing … [Read more]
Is Fear Running Your Art Business?
by Carolyn Edlund Most every artist deals with some level of fear, manifesting itself in a variety of ways. Fear often drives behavior, most of which is destructive to your art business. Some of these are: Fear that … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marci McDonald
The beautiful, fluid and colorful acrylic paintings of Marci McDonald draw the viewer in to another world. To see more of her work, please visit her website. What I like best about these paintings is that they’re different … [Read more]
Featured Artist Cynthia Decker
The digital rendering artwork that North Carolinian Cynthia Decker creates shows wonderfully surreal, improbable and imaginary scenes that tell a story. Please visit her website to see more of her evocative work. I am a … [Read more]
How I Launched a Sustainable Art Business
Glassblower and guest blogger Jake Pfeifer grew a solid business selling his work. Here's his story and best advice for other new entrepreneurs. Creating glass art pieces is my life’s work. I have known this since I was 14, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jim Otis
Painter Jim Otis changes our perspective of nature and the world around us. See more of his humorous and delightful portfolio by visiting his website. We all want to leave the world a better place. Hopefully, my visions of … [Read more]
My Favorite Work of Art
We asked some artist friends "which piece of your art is your favorite?" and got many answers. Enjoy these favorites, and click on each name to see the artist's website portfolio. Gordon Maronde "Olive Branch" - In attempting to reference … [Read more]
Featured Artist Craig Cossey
Craig Cossey's acrylic paintings have a timeless feel, capturing the many small details of everyday objects. To see more of his art, visit his website. Even though I grew up in an academic family I have always preferred the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kitty Harvill
Kitty Harvill's beautiful watercolors, pastels and acrylics highlight her deep commitment to raising awareness of the endangered rainforests of Brazil. Please visit her website to see more of her art and to find out more about her … [Read more]
Avoid These Mistakes That Ruin Your Online Art Sales
by Carolyn Edlund I recently spoke with my friend Ashwin Muthiah about ways to improve online sales. He works with artists every day to sell their work. He shared some tips to help you avoid mistakes and increase customer … [Read more]
Featured Artist Debra Spence
The pastel and colored pencil animal portraits of Debra Spence show the love she has for her subjects, and her amazing ability to bring them to life. Please visit her website to see more of her art. I have been drawing since … [Read more]
I’m Sorry …. WHAT Did You Sign??
Guest blogger Emily Danchuk is an intellectual property attorney and founder of Copyright Collaborative, which is designed to educate, empower and unionize artists in the fight against copyright theft. Part One: Onboarding with Anthropologie, … [Read more]