Top 10 Mistakes Artists Make When Building a Website

Guest blogger Jennifer Rapp Peterson is the founder of IndieMade, and an expert on artist websites. She shares insights from years of advising artist clients on website building.   We all know how important it is for an artist to have your … [Read more]

Featured Artist Teresa Haag

"Paris Rooftops" by artist Teresa Haag

Painter Teresa Haag shares her portfolio, inspired by streets and urban memories. Enjoy her work and see more by visiting her website.     I tell stories through cityscapes. Old buildings and streets have so much to say and I try … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sue Martin

She Dreamed of Daffodils

Painter Sue Martin presents her story and her colorful portfolio. See more from this talented artist by visiting her website.     If I had to label my style, I’d call it “abstracted realism.” I try to “stamp” (literally and/or … [Read more]

Featured Artist Janice Schoultz Mudd

"Bird to Canyon" by artist Janice Schoultz Mudd

Enjoy these rich landscape-inspired paintings by artist Janice Schoultz Mudd and see more of her stunning portfolio by visiting her website.     Mixed media painting and collage, interfacing abstracted landscape-based exploration … [Read more]

Make A Press Kit That Pops

press kits

By Carolyn Edlund Whether you exhibit your work at trade shows, or just want to publicize your collection, you need a press kit that works.     When attending a trade show, it’s an advantage to prepare kits for the Press Room, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Michelle Waters

Cardinal Sinners

Enjoy the whimsical world of artist Michelle Waters! See more of her humorous artwork by visiting her website.     I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I’m one more adult artist who lived to draw as a child and just never … [Read more]

Working for Free

Free Art

By Carolyn Edlund Should artists work for free? There are a lot of people out there who seem to think so. This attitude hurts the business of art and can destroy self-confidence.     The term “free” certainly doesn’t apply when … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sandra Canning

Time Flies

Photographer Sandra Canning presents her dynamic portfolio of images. See more about this artist by visiting her website.     This is the Serendipitous Journey of a Female Photographer Unveiling Beauty in all Her … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kalaco Brown

"Roseate Spoonbill" by artist Kalaco Brown

Enjoy the portfolio of wildlife artist Kalaco Brown, and see more of the birds and beauty of the Louisiana Bayou country here.     As a wildlife and landscape artist, I can’t help but be a naturalist. To immerse one’s self in … [Read more]

Wholesaling Essentials – Creating a Win/Win Partnership with Empathy

Handmade Necklace by Mckenna Hallett

By guest blogger Mckenna Hallett How artists who wholesale can become better partners with their retailers.     For over 30 years, I have tried to squelch the thinking that when a store owner takes our widgets and doubles or … [Read more]

Featured Artist Hillary Scott

"Dandelion Clocks" by artist Hillary Scott

Hillary Scott celebrates the innocence of childhood in her charming portfolio. See more  paintings by visiting her website.     The magic of childhood is what inspires much of my artwork. My recent body of work captures moments … [Read more]

Sell More Artwork with In Situ Photos

Interior Shot with "Percolating" by Carol McIntyre

Want to increase sales of your art? Prime your customer's imagination by showing your work in situ. These step-by-step instructions by guest blogger Carol McIntyre will get you started.     Have you ever taken a look at some of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Mary Serantoni

Venice

Mary Serantoni's award-winning photography has been described as "strikingly beautiful, emotional and romantic." Enjoy her portfolio and see more by visiting her website.     I originally trained at Chicago’s American Academy of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Wen Redmond

"Leaping Point" by artist Wen Redmond

Featured Artist Wen Redmond is “Making the Imagination Real” with her contemporary fiber art. Find out more about this fascinating artist by visiting her website.     New England artist Wen Redmond has worked in the fiber field … [Read more]