The Importance of the Picture

By guest blogger, Scott Mead Professional photographer Scott Mead gives a few tips on capturing great images of your work, in Part One of his series on the importance of the picture.     Last week at one of my regular shows, a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Endre Hevezi

Endre Hevezi has an extensive background in the arts. Enjoy his portfolio and see more of his work by visiting his website.     I was always interested in arts but in order to have a "decent occupation" on family pressure I had … [Read more]

Featured Artist Pierce Everett

El Capitan

Pierce Everett's paintings each seem to tell its own story. Enjoy his portfolio and see more from this talented artist by visiting his website.     I am Pierce Everett. To be succinct, I’ve been drawing, painting, sculpting all … [Read more]

Featured Artist Marcella Lassen

Aim

Enjoy this appealing, quirky portfolio from the brush of featured artist Marcella Lassen, and visit her website for more information.     My evolution as an artist began very early: a huge box of kindergarten drawings proves a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Nata Ibragimov

Work in Progress

New York artist Nata Ibragimov presents her charming portfolio. See more of her artwork by visiting her website.     I'm a visual artist/illustrator currently based in  Brooklyn NY. My paintings are slightly surreal and dreamlike. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Barbara L. Clark

Eden Road 1

Enjoy the exquisite portfolio of painter Barbara L. Clark, and see more of her work by visiting her website.     What are your goals? Painterly realism is my artistic goal. So far I have worked from own photographs and am … [Read more]

Profile of a Collector – Part 2

Plein Air Paintings

By Carolyn Edlund Who is collecting your art? How much do you understand about your customer?     My friend Ann lives in Orange County near Los Angeles, and has been collecting art for the past 12 years. Volunteering as a docent … [Read more]

Featured Artist Paul Shafranski

The Pack

Enjoy the masterful portfolio of featured artist Paul Shafranski, and see more of this talented artist's work by visiting his website.     I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and have always known I would be an artist. As early as the … [Read more]

Profile of a Collector – Part 1

By Carolyn Edlund Artists, do you know your collectors? What do they want, and why do they buy?     My friend Marsha recently spoke about downsizing, and moving to a smaller place. She is willing to get rid of some furniture, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Abigail Winston

Sunset over the Sangre de Cristos

Artist Abigail Winston paints the sky from her New Mexico home, capturing fascinating cloud formations and glorious sunsets. Enjoy the portfolio of this talented artist, and please visit her website.     I was born in Chicago, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Janet Vanderhoof

Lover's Leaf

Enjoy the lovely color-drenched portfolio of artist Janet Vanderhoof, and see more from this talented painter by visiting her website.     Janet Vanderhoof, a military brat by her own definition, was born in Frankfurt, Germany, … [Read more]

Should You Change your Name for the Sake of Art?

Shine Down

by guest blogger Todd McPhetridge Have you ever considered changing your name to sell your art? Here's why I took that step.     Maybe your name has more consonants than words from the U.S. Spelling Bee. Or let’s say you have a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Christian Gastaldi

Commission for Vincci Bit Hotel

Christian Gastaldi presents his fascinating portfolio of distressed posters recreated as new works of art. See more of his work by visiting his website.     I am a painter who takes colors from existing paper material, for whom … [Read more]

Telling Your Artist Story

Brennen McElhaney Painting on Location

Guest blogger Brennen McElhaney discovered a new way to share the story of his art and his inspiration with his website audience. He shares how to "show your story" in a beautiful format.     Recently, in the process of … [Read more]