Enjoy the rich portfolio of artist Caroline Young, who uses lyrical brushwork to create art that blends culture and stories. Visit her website for more from this artist. As an adopted child of ex-pat American Chinese parents, … [Read more]
Have You Considered Leasing Your Artwork?
by Carolyn Edlund Leasing artwork can be lucrative for the artist ... and a good deal for the customer too. Over the years I’ve known some artists who developed an income stream from renting their work, but it was just … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marcus Jackson
Artist Marcus Jackson's portfolio is focused on life and death, in an arctic environment that is fast disappearing. See more of his work by visiting his website. I haven’t always been interested in dead animals. My obsession … [Read more]
Will Your Great Idea Translate into a Great Business?
by Carolyn Edlund You’ve got it – a new twist on an old concept that will really work. Or will it? I once received an email from an entrepreneur who had what he considered to be a great idea. He wanted to start a greeting … [Read more]
Featured Artist Lisa Goesling
Enjoy the fragile beauty of Lisa Goesling's nature-inspired portfolio, and be sure to visit her website for more from this talented artist. Endlessly inspired by nature’s designs, I begin each day excited to … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marty Husted
Enjoy the rich and colorful landscapes of artist Marty Husted. Be sure to visit her website to see more of her work. As a child, my favorite thing to do was to play in the woods, draw, dream, and allow my imagination to … [Read more]
I Hate Selling … But I Love Relationships
Guest blogger Brenda McMahon shares insights that helped her transform from a reluctant artist/salesperson to falling in love with the process of building customer relationships. I’ve been a full-time artist for a long time. … [Read more]
Featured Artist Samantha Tro
Australian artist Samantha Tro combines her mission to save wildlife with her interest in digital painting. Enjoy her portfolio, and be sure to visit her website to learn more. I’ve spent my life working as an engineer and as … [Read more]
5 Ways Artists Can Unlock the Power of Social Media
by Chris Davies It’s not just about motivational quotes and pictures of cats being crazy. The potential of social media for artists is huge, so if you’re not growing your audience here, you could be missing out. But which … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kenneth Ryden
Artist Kenneth Ryden creates timeless sculpture for private and corporate collections and site-specific environments. See more from this accomplished sculptor by visiting his website. My country studio is an inspiring place … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mary Grden
Enjoy the gorgeous portfolio of Mary Grden celebrating the Greek Isles. Find out more about this talented artist by visiting her website. Oil painting is to me much like writing is to an author. Once the paint is put to the … [Read more]
Improve Your Odds When Entering Art Competitions
Guest blogger Renée Phillips, founder of Manhattan Arts International, shares her insights and expertise on how to get your work accepted to competitions. Last week we completed the jurying process for our annual Manhattan … [Read more]
Featured Artist Lois Cuniff
Enjoy the compelling New England scenes in photographer Lois Cuniff's portfolio, and be sure to visit her website for more. I am a self-taught photographer, and completely loving my journey. I am artistic by nature, and … [Read more]
Your Sales Cycle as an Artist
by Carolyn Edlund How art sales really work, and what you need to know to prepare to cultivate your own collectors. You’ve probably seen them. Paintings and other works of art listed online for $5,000, $10,000, $20,000 or … [Read more]