How to Lose an Art Sale

No Sale

By Carolyn Edlund Frustrated by all those potential art sales you didn’t make? Here’s why they slipped through your fingers.     The average art sale isn’t made on the spur of the moment, on impulse or by one visit to an art … [Read more]

Featured Artist ashar

Gently Falling

Enjoy the stunning abstract portfolio of British artist ashar. Visit her website for more from this talented artist.     I am driven to paint like all creatives. It is what I do. I feel I cannot live unless I can paint. Am I … [Read more]

Evolution of an Artist Salon

A display of artwork at "The Happening"

by guest blogger Samantha Levin Events for artists to show and share and network with their community have lots of benefits.     A few years ago, my colleague and friend, artist Allison Sommers along with her husband, musician … [Read more]

Featured Artist Beni Gassenbauer

Outwards

Israeli artist Beni Gassenbauer beautifully captures the light and atmosphere of the city he loves. See more of his watercolor portfolio by visiting his website.     I am a figurative watercolor painter. I was born in France in … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kerri Warner

Office Party

Kerri Warner presents her delightful collection of mixed media works. Enjoy, and visit her website for more from this talented artist.     My family introduced me to the arts and made them an integral part of my life. My … [Read more]

Featured Artist K. Velis Turan

Brooklyn Bridge #1

Enjoy the New York themes presented in fiber artist K. Velis Turan's portfolio, and visit her website to see more of her work.     I have been an “art worker” for much of my life, doing publication layout and design for … [Read more]

Put Your Business Cards Away

by Mckenna Hallett Why simply giving your business card to interested prospects is the worst thing you can do.     Okay, I know you clicked to see what the heck is this all about. You think I am going to trick you into some … [Read more]

Featured Artist Leslie White

Pedernales River

Artist Leslie White presents her compelling portfolio of watercolor landscapes. Enjoy, and visit her website for more information.     I am intrigued by the idea of special place and the connection between environment and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gerard Frances

Painting

Parisian artist Gerard Frances presents a compelling portfolio of photography, digital art and collage. He invites you to visit his website to see more of his work.     The language of poetry and art is the only way to express … [Read more]

Featured Artist Alexandra Averbach

Vivid

Painter Alexandra Averbach captures the stunning beauty of flowers in her work. Enjoy her serene portfolio and find out more about this artist by visiting her website.     I have been involved in art since early childhood. Some … [Read more]

Featured Artist Dennis Crayon

Ripped Grapes

Enjoy the fascinating portfolio of artist Dennis Crayon and be sure to visit his website to see more of his work.     Painting as a contemporary realist means my work is more accessible to viewers. In both subject matter and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Dorothy Bury Shaw

"Wiser, Stronger, Braver" Archival Inks on Premium Acid Free Papers 9" x 12" (2014)

Artist Dorothy Bury Shaw uses her artwork to take the viewer on a spiritual journey. Enjoy, and visit her website to see more of her portfolio.     Born and raised in Chicago, I graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Art for … [Read more]

Featured Artist Cameron Limbrick

Emergence

Enjoy the dreamlike portfolio of artist Cameron Limbrick and be sure to visit his website to see more of his portfolio.     Born in 1973 in Virginia, I was lucky to have spent my early life surrounded by art. My art-teacher … [Read more]

How I Built an Email Campaign and Sold More Art

Guest blogger Mckenna Hallett shares amazing statistics and insights on email marketing and how it can make a dramatic difference in your art sales.     When I started my art jewelry business in 1992, I knew immediately that my … [Read more]