Featured Artist Sheron Smith

New Moon

Painter Sheron Smith creates a highly textural portfolio of abstract art. Find out more about her by visiting her website.     As a child of a military family, I was born in La Rochelle, France. I moved with my family to Japan, … [Read more]

What Artists Must Know About Selling Art Online

A guide to places to sell art or craft online, with pros and cons, as well as selling through your own website.

by Carolyn Edlund Online art sales are mainstream now. Are you taking advantage of this opportunity?     When surfing channels recently, I clicked on HGTV. I settled back, waiting to go into a coma watching people deciding … [Read more]

Featured Artist Wendy Durand

Wendy Durand working in her studio.

Enjoy the clean contemporary designs of ceramic artist Wendy Durand, and visit her website to see more of her work.     People often wonder about the early Influences in an artist’s life and what created the spark and the dream. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ilene Richard

The Cats Meow

Enjoy Ilene Richard's delightful portfolio, and be sure to visit her website for more from this talented artist.     I have been fortunate that I have been able work as an artist my whole life. Since I have been a child I have … [Read more]

Luck vs. Opportunity

Hive Series Installation

Guest blogger Jenni Ward is an artist with a track record of museum exhibitions. She shares her thoughts on how artists can create “luck” for themselves.     You know that moment when you have an amazing thing happen to you in … [Read more]

Featured Artist Angelo Sorrentino

"Commode Rouge" maple, 34" x 26" x 13"

Canadian Angelo Sorrentino presents his delightful collection of handmade furniture. Visit his website to see more of his work.     As far back as I can remember, I've always loved to create with my hands. At first I worked with … [Read more]

Should Your Art Website List Prices?

by Carolyn Edlund Many artist websites show artwork without prices. Is this a good idea or a losing proposition?     Since e-commerce became popular, this question has been argued, and it still rages on. I come down firmly on … [Read more]

Featured Artist Trent Foltz

Photo by Trent Foltz

Photographer Trent Foltz beautifully captures rural America. See more of his portfolio by visiting his website.     I graduated college with a BS in forestry and a BA in photography. Before becoming a full-time commercial fine … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jonathan Ralston

Barley Twist Column

Painter Jonathan Ralston's stunning portfolio reflects his study of architecture and light. Visit his website for more from this talented artist.     Why do I paint architecture? The subject matter chose … [Read more]

Artist Opportunities in the Funerary Market

A variety of handmade urns in various materials is available today. Photo: courtesy Artisurn

by Carolyn Edlund Planning to sell your art into new markets? Consider whether your work fits into this lucrative niche.     What happens when a hand thrown lidded ceramic vessel is sold as a cremation urn rather than as a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Doris Savard

Enchantement

Enjoy the pure energy of Canadian artist Doris Savard's portfolio. Visit her website to see more of her work.     Since I can remember, I have always been attracted to art and dreamed of being an artist.  It seems that life has … [Read more]

Featured Artist Stephen Hall

The Son Within

Brilliantly colorful, the art of Stephen Hall fairly leaps with joy. Find out more about this talented painter by visiting his website.     I was reborn, artistically, in the dry Sonoran desert. I had retired to Tucson, Arizona … [Read more]

Featured Artist Shelly Hamill

Wedding dresses are handmade of tile mosaic.

Shelly Hamill transformed her former career into a new creative and artistic business. Enjoy her portfolio and find out more by visiting her website.     I haven’t always been a tile mosaic artist. Between 1994 and 2010, I was a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Darlene Kaplan

Then There Were Three

Painter Darlene Kaplan presents a lovely portfolio inspired by Asian traditions. See more of her work by visiting her website.     My passion is creating art. For more than 30 years, I have been creating oriental brush paintings … [Read more]