Becky Joy's gorgeous plein air paintings of landscapes and everyday scenes exude contrasting values, bright, dynamic colors, and dramatic lighting. Visit her website to see more art. The first reaction that I hear from people … [Read more]
Protect Yourself from Art Scams
Guest blogger Jessica Marie Boehman shares her experience and resources to protect yourself and your art from theft. The only way protect your artworks completely is to keep them locked away in your studio. If no one sees it, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Claire Cundiff
Claire Cundiff uses wax, pastel and oil pencil encaustics on slate, bringing them to life by using the unique properties of the surface stone on which she draws. To see more of her amazing work, please visit her … [Read more]
4 Ways Booth Signage can Draw a Crowd
by Carolyn Edlund A recent trip to a Florida arts festival revealed artists using signage in different ways. Have you ever had trouble standing out in a crowded show? Using signs in your booth is a great way to grab … [Read more]
Featured Artist Carrie Webster
The digital photography of Carrie Webster captures the imagination of the viewer, drawing them into her whimsical, surreal and sometimes dark scenes. Enjoy her wonderfully creative portfolio by visiting her website. I have … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marcie Rohr
Marcie Rohr's wonderful and uplifting abstract images, interspersed with illusive natural and human elements and mystery, allow the viewer to come up with their own stories, memories and emotions. Visit her website to see more of her … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sheri Trepina
Award winning artist Sheri Trepina uses collage to create beautifully colored, textural and abstract art that is inspired by nature. Please visit her website to see more of her work. I was born in the state of Washington … [Read more]
Your Biggest Art Marketing Mistake
by Carolyn Edlund Has this happened to you? You’ve met people who absolutely love your artwork. It might be at an exhibit or a fair, or perhaps at a social event when you share an image of your art on your smartphone. They … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kim Minichiello
The colorful, detailed and textural watercolors of artist Kim Minichiello highlight the many decorative and artistic aspects of the varied cultures she experience in her world travels. See more her paintings by visiting her … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jake Vandenbrink
Canadian artist Jake Vandenbrink's breathtaking landscapes transport the viewer into the grandeur and peacefulness of the beautiful North American scenery he paints. To see more of his work, please visit his website. Artistic … [Read more]
Out-of-the-Box Art Marketing Ideas
by Carolyn Edlund This article is part of an occasional series of conversations with my friend Ashwin Muthiah about selling art more effectively. This time we had more of a brainstorming session on how artists can get really creative about selling … [Read more]
Featured Artist Claudia Roulier
Claudia Roulier's use of collage, pencil and thin layers of acrylic paint make her paintings seem to glow with an inner light. Please visit her website to see more of her work. My goal remains the same as it's always … [Read more]
How to Balance Art & Life
by Carolyn Edlund Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted trying to get everything done in your art business while also living your life? Not long ago, I spoke with an artist who was in an intense planning and transition phase in … [Read more]
Featured Artist Peter Alessandria
Peter Alessandria's stunningly beautiful photographs use color, perspective and composition to draw the viewer into the scene. Please visit his website to see more of his photography. I studied economics in college and then … [Read more]