Featured Artist Ian David Spencer

abstract digital landscape by Ian David Spencer

Artist Ian David Spencer presents a portfolio of mystical, dreamlike images using photography and digital painting techniques. Visit his website to see more of his inspired works.     Since my early teens, well over forty years … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rachel Houseman

landscape painting of Madrid, NM by Rachel Houseman

Award-winning artist Rachel Houseman captures the brilliance and spirit of the American Southwest. View her website to see more of her work.     My process comes from my experience with nature. I have found that it is what you … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rick J. Delanty

Painting of sage by Rick J. Delanty

Artist Rick J. Delanty presents a portfolio of contemporary landscapes inspired by an appreciation of the natural world. Learn more by visiting his website.     Nature inspires me. My work is about the power and beauty of nature … [Read more]

Featured Artist Denis Gaston

abstract mixed media figurative painting by Denis Gaston

Artist Denis Gaston creates mixed media abstract figurative paintings inspired by indigenous cultures around  the world. Visit his website to discover more of his art.     Around the age of ten I announced to my amused father, “I … [Read more]

Design a Captivating Display

Pottery Booth at Craft Show

by Carolyn Edlund Design your display as the perfect space to show your art using these merchandising tips.     Whether you're setting up a booth at a fair, planning a pop-up, or a designing a sales area in your studio, your … [Read more]

Featured Artist Barbara Liss

concrete sculpture portrait of a woman with a head covering by Barbara Liss

Artist Barbara Liss creates concrete sculptures of expressive faces that relate to the human condition. Find more of her work by visiting her website.     Creating my sculptures with concrete was an obvious choice for me. It was … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rhonda Dicksion

color pencil drawing of blackberries by Rhonda Dicksion

Award-winning artist Rhonda Dicksion present a collection of bold and graphic colored pencil drawings. Find more of her captivating art by visiting her website.     I always thought you needed an art degree to be an artist. You … [Read more]

Featured Artist Pamela Beer

oil and cold wax abstract painting by Pamela Beer

Artist Pamela Beer presents a collection of boldly vibrant abstracts painted in oil and cold wax. Learn more about the artist by visiting her website.     I have always been creative and lived in a world of very precise, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Shandy Staab

painting of a white draft horse in harness by Shandy Straub

Painter Shandy Staab beautifully captures the power, grace and character of her equine subjects. Enjoy her portfolio and see more by visiting her website.     My work is derived entirely from my … [Read more]

10 Tips for Taking Art Commissions

house portrait

by Carolyn Edlund Is your art business set up for commission work? Use these basics to cultivate sales and help things run smoothly.     Should you take art commissions? This topic leaves many artists hot or cold. Some have no … [Read more]

Featured Artist Teri Starkweather

watercolor in pink of sea objects by Teri Starkweather

Artist Teri Starkweather captures the play of light and the depth of color in stunning watercolor still lifes and landscapes. Visit her website to see more of her portfolio.     I became fascinated with art and painting in high … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lori Mirabelli

abstract painting by Lori Mirabelli

Artist Lori Mirabelli presents a compelling portfolio of bold and vibrant abstract paintings. See more of her work by visiting her website.     I was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Most people who know it refer to it as the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Valerie Vescovi

neo-cubist painting of Latin musicians by Valerie Vescovi

Artist Valerie Vescovi paints energetic and colorful scenes of jazz and salsa clubs in a style she calls Rhythmic Cubism. More of her expressive art can be found on her website.     I have painted my whole … [Read more]

Featured Artist Tomoaki Orikasa

mixed media sculpture of two eggs barrell rolling by Tomoaki Orikasa

Artist Tomoaki Orikasa presents a series of whimsical mixed media sculptures that reflect the human condition. Visit his website to see more of his work.     Since I was a kid, I have been full of curiosity about how things are … [Read more]