Why is abstract art so fascinating? Eleven artists share their work and their inspiration. Enjoy! Artist Alejandro Goya explains his approach: "Living on Maui reminds me of how people and nature have partnered to create art. … [Read more]
Featured Artist Katrina Avotina
Latvian artist Katrina Avotina presents her delightful portfolio filled with vibrantly colorful scenes. Enjoy, and visit her website to see more. It was natural for me to become an artist. Colors, brushes and canvases were … [Read more]
Featured Artist Donna Leavitt
Donna Leavitt 's artwork focuses on the natural world. Enjoy her exquisite attention to detail, and be sure to visit her website for more. I have always drawn. It all began when I was a little girl and my … [Read more]
6 Display Tips to Increase Your Art Sales
by Carolyn Edlund Want to increase your show sales? Use these methods to draw shoppers in and convert them to customers. 1. Present a cohesive collection Organize work that goes together. Use a variety of price points to … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jeanie Campbell
Artist Jeanie Campbell creates flowing ethereal images filled with movement and color. See more of her work by visiting her website. I studied pottery and painting and earned a BFA in Studio Art from University of South … [Read more]
How to Start an Artist Salon
Guest blogger Judith HeartSong shares how an art community is built - and her idea to help you start your own. Salon - an Artful Conversation is a monthly meeting of artists, writers, and arts professionals. We come together … [Read more]
Featured Artists Rob Matthews & Leslie Guinan
Enjoy the fascinating collaborative work of these two artists, and visit their website at Hidden Spring Design to see more. Most of our work is three dimensional and very tactile. We use a mixture of materials, with … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sandra Lamb
Enjoy Sandra Lamb's fascinating portfolio of artwork, each with a story of it's own. Be sure to visit her website for more. For the most part, I am interested in “story”. I don’t think you can get away from the fact that art … [Read more]
Featured Artist Karen McGovern
Enjoy the unusual jewelry portfolio of artist Karen McGovern, and visit her website to see more of her collection. I am a conservation biologist by day and jewelry designer by night. My works are inspired by nature, created … [Read more]
How an Artist Created a Full-Time Business
by Carolyn Edlund Artist Nettie Price moved from selling only original paintings into a full-time thriving business, using strategies to appeal to different markets with different formats. Here’s how she did it. Recently, I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Terry Jackson
Australian Terry Jackson shares her incredible portfolio of wildlife artwork. Visit her website for more from this talented artist. I had always loved art and had dabbled in it over many years (mainly in arts and crafts with … [Read more]
Featured Artist Carolyn Oberst
Painter Carolyn Oberst presents her colorful abstract portfolio. Enjoy, and visit her website for more from this talented artist. Painting is visual poetry. It can suggest; one can interpret. Although it is the artist’s … [Read more]
Featured Artist Deborah LaFogg Docherty
Enjoy the nature-filled paintings of artist Deborah LaFogg Docherty, and be sure to visit her website to learn more. What inspires me? That’s easy! Nature. I grew up on a farm as an only child, so when my homework and chores … [Read more]
Portraits & Figures
Artsy Shark presents a photo article featuring the work of artists who focus on the human figure, and portraiture. Enjoy and share! Artist Maria Bennett Hock presents this pensive portrait, saying, "I love painting emotional … [Read more]