Featured Artist Constance Reid uses photography to capture "images with soul." Enjoy her portfolio and see more of her work by visiting her website. Photography is what I am compelled to do. It opens my eyes and heart to a … [Read more]
4 Time Management Tips for Artists
By Carolyn Edlund Is time management a big issue for your art business? Are you multi-tasking yourself crazy? Here are four tips to help you stay focused on what’s important. Keep a time journal to determine where your efforts … [Read more]
Featured Artist Michael Bane
Featured artist Michael Bane focuses his work on celebrity portraits. See more of this talented artist's work by visiting his website. I am a celebrity portrait artist in Oklahoma City. My media is a combination of pencil, pen … [Read more]
8 Negative Booth Behaviors that Lose Sales
By Carolyn Edlund Art shows and fairs involve long hours working in a booth. It can be boring or frustrating at times, especially if you are having a tough show. Are you guilty of any of the following self-destructive booth … [Read more]
Featured Artist Lilina Williams
Enjoy the rich detail and colors of featured artist Lilina Williams' portfolio. See more of her work on her website. I was born in Cairo, Egypt of Greek parents, and came to the United States in 1961 to attend … [Read more]
Business Lessons from Your Best Friend
By Carolyn Edlund Every day we take our dogs out to run, usually at some ball fields near a wooded area. Our big dog Barkley lives to play fetch. In another life he would probably be a professional ball player, most likely in center … [Read more]
Featured Artist Anita Stoll
Featured artist Anita Stoll has a lovely way with pastels. Enjoy her stunning portfolio and visit her website for more information. It started when as a young child, I was confined to bed much of the time. The severe asthma … [Read more]
Featured Artist Branimir Jaredic
Branimir Jaredic is a photographer from Croatia, currently living in Ireland. His portfolio consists mostly of photo manipulation and digital art. General interest in art with me occurred at an early age through music and drawing. … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marcia Baldwin
Featured Marcia Baldwin creates art with bold color and movement. Enjoy her portfolio and find out more by visiting her website. My inspiration? I am a nature lover, an animal lover, and I am passionate about color and how color … [Read more]
Transformational Art
By Carolyn Edlund Art has been a lifesaver for Gregg Visitainer. Now this California artist has made it his life’s work. Art can be a healing force, but for Gregg Visitainer, it has also been empowering. Back in high school, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mile Murtanovski
Canadian artist Mile Murtanovski paints "emotional energy" into his portraits and landscapes. Enjoy the work of this talented artist, and visit his website for more information. For more than twenty years I’d been painting … [Read more]
10 Steps to Better Art Show Sales
By Carolyn Edlund Want to increase your art sales at fairs and festivals? Here are ten tips to make the most of your show. Be present Hiding out in the dark recesses of your booth, or doing a demonstration, but never looking … [Read more]
Featured Artist Annell Metsker
Mixed media artist Annell Metsker captures the emotional essence of her subjects. Enjoy her work and visit her website for more from this talented artist. My artistic focus is to evoke the soul of my subjects and capture the … [Read more]
Fun with Photos
By Carolyn Edlund Photo editing has never been easier. Check out PicMonkey and be amazed! I’ve been having a lot of fun lately working with PicMonkey – and you might enjoy editing and collaging your own photos with this free … [Read more]