Art & Meditation: Interview with Joyce Huntington

"Grace" by artist Joyce Huntington

by Carolyn Edlund Artist Joyce Huntington was chosen as a winner in the Manhattan Arts International Healing Power of Art competition. Her work is included in their online exhibition, which you can see here. She was chosen to receive additional … [Read more]

Featured Artist Susan Porter

Annabelle Hydrangea

Emerging British artist Susan Porter paints larger than life close ups of the many flowers she photographs throughout the year; bright, bold, beautiful and detailed, they jump off the canvas. Visit her website to see more of her … [Read more]

Featured Artist Johanna Hildebrandt

Tropical Parrots

Australian artist Johanna Hildebrandt's acrylic paintings capture the vivid color and lushness of the exotic landscape in which she lives.  Visit her website to see more of her artwork.     I was born in Grainau, a small Bavarian … [Read more]

Avoid These Mistakes to Build an Effective Art Portfolio

by Carolyn Edlund In a recent conversation with my friend Ashwin Muthiah, we broached the subject of artists, portfolios and presentation.     Carolyn: I think every artist can name others they know who have elevated their … [Read more]

Featured Artist Charice Cooper

Dawn's Early Light

A self-taught artist, Charice Cooper's innate talent is amazing. Her paintings of animals capture their beauty and spirit. To see more of her wonderful paintings, please visit her website.     I’ve always had a passion for … [Read more]

Amazon vs. Etsy – Who Will Win?

by Carolyn Edlund Amazon is launching a new “Handmade” marketplace to compete against Etsy, which went public in mid-April. Although it’s too early to tell which way things will fall, events are happening at a rapid pace that may affect the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Britt Hallowell

Through Wisdom's Eyes

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

Julie Mader Art Collage

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

Fieldhouse

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

What is Deep

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

Narcissism

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

Jake Pfeifer in the studio

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

Incoming, I see the Light

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]