Featured Artist Tuesday Winslow

paper mache framed mirror by Tuesday Wells

Artist Tuesday Winslow handcrafts striking one-of-a-kind papier-mâché mirrors influenced by Mayan and Japanese cultures. Visit her website to see more of her work.     Because paper is made from a natural resource that is … [Read more]

Featured Artist David Sherwin Parker

landscape painting by David Sherwin Parker

Artist David Sherwin Parker paints vividly colorful scenes of the Southwest in his distinctive pointillist style. Visit his website to see more of his work.     My fundamental artistic premise is that vibrant colors positively … [Read more]

Featured Artist Christie Marks

mixed media collage art by Christie Marks

Artist Christie Marks presents a compelling portfolio of mixed media works that reflect impoverished environments and the human condition. See more by visiting her website.     I am a Bay Area mixed media artist inspired by … [Read more]

How to Use Google Alerts in Your Art Business

Artist setting a Google Alert

by Carolyn Edlund Google Alerts is a free, easy-to-use tool can be an asset to your creative business.     There are many useful online tools that can help you run your business. Here is one that could not be simpler to activate … [Read more]

Featured Artist Robert Catapano

abstract portrait by Robert Catapano

Painter Robert Catapano creates bold, expressive portraits using an intuitive approach. See more of his work on his Instagram page.     I don’t consider myself a true artist; just more of a painter. I’m not schooled—no Art101, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Melissa Woodburn

bas relief ceramic Tarot card by Melissa Woodburn

Ceramic artist Melissa Woodburn shares a fascinating story and series of work based on Tarot cards. See more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     I always knew I wanted to be an artist. At age ten, I was in heaven … [Read more]

Artist Showcase, Early Fall 2021

abstract acrylic by Merritt Richardson

Twenty-three artists contributed favorite works for our current Fall Artist Showcase. Click on each name to learn more about them.     Romeo Robert Tomei My art answers to the mystical forces of nature. My studio is filled … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gary Washington

architectural photograph by Gary Washington

Experiencing artist Gary Washington’s photography feels like stepping into another world. Find more of his dramatic images by visiting his website.     Have you ever had a moment when you looked up and stared at the stars and … [Read more]

How We Built a 3D Printing Business

Vintage bus commission made as a scale model

by Carolyn Edlund Two creative entrepreneurs developed a niche market and scaled their 3D printing studio business.     Sherri and Yolanda Johnson-Hayes run CatzPaw Innovations LLC, a small business that designs and produces a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Julie Stead

portrait of an African child by Julie Stead

South African artist Julie Stead conveys character and strength in her compelling portfolio of portraits and figurative paintings. See more of her work by visiting her website.     I am a portrait artist based in Cape Town, South … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sarah Wiley

fabric collage of a room interior by Sarah Wiley

Fiber artist Sarah Wiley shares a collection of fabric collages that capture special memories. See more of her designs and commissions on her website.     In fifth grade I won the Lower School art award. My teacher’s name was … [Read more]

Featured Artist Eliza de Vries

Photographer Eliza de Vries presents a harmonious portfolio of luminescent floral portraits. Visit her website to see more of her inspired work.     Picking up a camera at age sixty, I slowly evolved into a photographic artist … [Read more]

Featured Artist Julie Peterson-Shea

pen and ink drawing of a skeleton by Julie Peterson-Shea

Artist Julie Peterson-Shea combines dark subject matter with an odd sense of humor to create compelling pen and ink drawings. See more of her portfolio on her website.     I have been asked one question many times, “Why do you … [Read more]

The Changing Marketplace and Direct to Collector Sales

Brenda McMahon Art gallery in Gulfport, FL

by Carolyn Edlund Dramatic market changes have empowered artists, including the ability to make direct sales to collectors.     Technology is the great disruptor of our time, placing businesses in the midst of an enormous sea … [Read more]