My Favorite Work of Art

We asked some artist friends "which piece of your art is your favorite?" and got many answers. Enjoy these favorites, and click on each name to see the artist's website portfolio.   Gordon Maronde "Olive Branch" - In attempting to reference … [Read more]

Featured Artist Craig Cossey

Victorian Heritage

Craig Cossey's acrylic paintings have a timeless feel, capturing the many small details of everyday objects. To see more of his art, visit his website.     Even though I grew up in an academic family I have always preferred the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kitty Harvill

ABAYOMI'S Challenge

Kitty Harvill's beautiful watercolors, pastels and acrylics highlight her deep commitment to raising awareness of the endangered rainforests of Brazil. Please visit her website to see more of her art and to find out more about her … [Read more]

Avoid These Mistakes That Ruin Your Online Art Sales

Photo mistakes

by Carolyn Edlund I recently spoke with my friend Ashwin Muthiah about ways to improve online sales. He works with artists every day to sell their work. He shared some tips to help you avoid mistakes and increase customer … [Read more]

Featured Artist Debra Spence

Hope

The pastel and colored pencil animal portraits of Debra Spence show the love she has for her subjects, and her amazing ability to bring them to life. Please visit her website to see more of her art.     I have been drawing since … [Read more]

I’m Sorry …. WHAT Did You Sign??

West Elm details

Guest blogger Emily Danchuk is an intellectual property attorney and founder of Copyright Collaborative, which is designed to educate, empower and unionize artists in the fight against copyright theft. Part One:  Onboarding with Anthropologie, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jo Ann Tomaselli

Go in Grace

Using her own backyard as the subject for a series of photographic images, Jo Ann Tomaselli captures the beauty of the same landscape on different days. To see more of her photography, please visit her website.     I am inspired … [Read more]

Featured Artist Brian Tisdall

"Jack

Brian Tisdall lets his imagination take him on his journey as an artist, using various mediums and pursuing whichever theme inspires him.  To see more of his artwork, visit his website.     I was born in Tanzania where I lived … [Read more]

How a Hard Look at Business Changed an Artist’s Life

Carroll Swayze

by Carolyn Edlund Painter Carroll Swayze has a long and accomplished history as a successful artist. As an experiment, she studied the realities of running her small business. We spoke about her experience and the amazing … [Read more]

Featured Artist Carol Moore

Beautiful Afterlife

Printmaker Carol Moore draws on her love and close relationship with Nature to find the inspiration for her artwork. Please visit her website to see more of her beautiful artwork.     All of the paths that I traveled in my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Carol Harrison

Window Dressing

The use of light and shadow in Carol Harrison's acrylic paintings create a sense of timelessness and make everyday objects and scenes transcend the commonplace.  To see more of her art, please visit her website.     When … [Read more]

Avoid these 7 Mistakes when Photographing Art

Out of Focus Photo

Guest blogger Garry McMichael explains common mistakes, and helps make photographing art with a digital camera easy.     With online galleries and social media as major sources for artists to promote and sell their art today, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ashba Zulfiqar

She Is The Night

Enjoy the translucent, stylistic and emotional watercolor portraits of Ashba Zulfiqar. To see more of her expressive paintings, please visit her website.     I started creating art with devotion in 2009, during my senior year in … [Read more]

Art and the Struggle with Depression

I'll Run Till The Sun Goes Down by David Sandum

by Carolyn Edlund Swedish artist David Sandum shares a compelling story about overcoming depression through creative work.     AS:  Your new book I'll Run Till The Sun Goes Down tells your own story, but what is your experience in … [Read more]