Art Studio Visit: What’s Your Creative Inspiration?

We asked our artist friends, “What inspires you? How do you express your creativity through your art?”

Luck vs. Opportunity

For me taking control, actively engaging and committing to all of these elements rather than waiting for them to happen has led from one opportunity to the next.

How an Artist Created a Full-Time Business

I love creating artwork, however, selling originals I learned early on was the limiting factor if that is all I sold.

Artists are the Luckiest People

Why are you as an artist so lucky? Your friends have boring jobs; they think yours is fun. And it is! Plus nine more reasons to celebrate.

Should You Quit Your Day Job?

There are many ways to earn money as a self-employed artist. Just be sure that you understand clearly that as an entrepreneur, you are in sales, plain and simple.

How to Write an Amazing Artist Statement

The reason to have a genuine, well written artist statement is because you want to provide insight for your viewers into who you are as an artist.

Public Speaking for Artists

It is a pleasure to hear people speaking boldly about what is important to them. Your presentation creates a bond with those present.

Artists are Entrepreneurs

I spend at least 50% of my time researching new clients and opportunities, marketing and doing administrative work for my art business.

Conversation with a Potter

A fun and wide-ranging conversation shares thoughts on how artists can carve out a business model that works.

You are so talented! Uncle Roger says so!

When you are starting a business where you plan on selling your work, you have to have a plan that actually gets people buying your work.

What’s the Best Way to Learn Art?

Today classical leaning is being combined with contemporary concepts to create what may be a new Renaissance in art-making.

Artwork in Progress

Is there anything more wonderful than a work of art? Artsy Shark takes you on a tour of our artist friends creating in their studios and on location.

Want a Solo Art Show – When You’re 90?

There is very little to stop an artist or creative entrepreneur from creating as long as they can hold a tool or push paint onto canvas.

Increase Your Credibility as an Artist

Establishing your authority will make most potential customers take you more seriously, and it will build credibility.