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By Carolyn Edlund Ready to sell your art or craft online? Follow these tips to get a great start. A few years ago, Kimberly and Andrew Kitchen decided to take a very large step in their small business. They had been handcrafting chainmaille … [Read more]
Canadian artist Gwen Duda has overcome many difficulties to find her true calling and passion in her creative work. Enjoy and visit her website for more about her. I am an artist who has been dealing with the reality of … [Read more]
by Carolyn Edlund An interview with artist Alex Colombo, who shares her thoughts on licensing art and the learning process. AS: What are some beginning concepts you think are important to know for artists who are considering … [Read more]
Artist Jean Rill-Alberto presents a collection of stationery and accessories featuring her whimsical designs. Find out more about this prolific artist by visiting her website. I am a mixed-media collage artist, painter, quilter … [Read more]
You are about to enter the imaginative world of fiber artist Shana Kohnstamm. Enjoy her creativity, and find out more by visiting her website. Although I had studied art most of my life, it wasn’t until I was in my early … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Artsy Shark asked four industry experts, "What do you believe is essential for artists to know before they pursue art licensing?" Joan Beiriger "Before licensing your art, you need to know if your art is licensable. You … [Read more]
Featured artist Helen Tyrell's body of work expresses her fascination with children's portraiture, and motherhood. See more of her work by visiting her website. My name is Helen, I am Irish and I have spent the last 17 years … [Read more]
Featured artist Nancy Bass presents her portfolio of animal portraits. Be charmed by more of her artwork by visiting her website. In my current paintings the cows and animals have become more prominent and the backgrounds … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund From first concept through end sale, here is how one entrepreneur created a line of greeting cards. About a year ago, Barb Kollen started with a seed of an idea, and a challenge by her church group to put her dreams … [Read more]
Illustrator Jessica Boehman shares her portfolio, rich in folklore and childhood memories. Enjoy and visit her website for more from this artist. Art runs in my family; all five of my siblings have some form of artistic … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Rather than react to slow sales by discounting, think about adding extra value instead. Have you lowered prices on your artwork or handmade craft because you lost confidence in your ability to sell? Before … [Read more]
Connection and isolation are themes in the intriguing portfolio of featured artist Joey Manlapaz. See more from this talented painter by visiting her website. My name is Joey P. Mánlapaz and I was born in Quezon City in the … [Read more]
by Terri Lloyd There is a lot of talk about the fear of failure, but what if you aren’t afraid to fail? What if the opposite is true...the possibility of being afraid of succeeding? Before we venture into this any further … [Read more]
Enjoy the stunning hyper-realistic portfolio of Coy Johnson. See more of this talented artist's work by visiting his website. I discovered art at the age of 11. I intended on watching my usual Saturday morning cartoons, … [Read more]
