Featured Artist Corrie Ancone

surreal figurative photographic overlay

Photographer Corrie Ancone creates captivating surreal images, transforming her subjects into dreamlike visual narratives. Visit her website to see more.     I migrated to Australia from the Netherlands with my family many moons … [Read more]

Artist Showcase Summer 2025

painting of a table set for tea

We invited a group of talented artists in different mediums to share some of their favorite work. Enjoy and click on each name to visit the artist’s website.     Gladys Jimenez This painting was inspired by the 2024 full solar … [Read more]

Featured Artist Diane Walker

ethereal acrylic abstract painting

Artist Diane Walker presents a collection of abstract paintings in her distinctive intuitive style, influenced by meditative practice. Discover more of her work on her website.     One of the first lessons I learned from my … [Read more]

Focus on Your Art Market

Are you spreading your art business too thin? Strategic focus delivers better results.

by Carolyn Edlund Are you spreading your art business too thin? Here's why strategic focus delivers better results.     I've had countless conversations with artists over the years, and noticed a recurring pattern. When I ask … [Read more]

Featured Artist Teresita Leal

colorful textile collage quilt

Teresita Leal creates vibrant textile collages that blend traditional quilting techniques with contemporary abstract expression. Discover more by visiting her website.     I am an artist whose practice is rooted in an ancient … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rachel Beck

vividly colorful landscape painting

Artist Rachel Beck's vibrant paintings of nature and wildlife evoke spiritual connections through expressive brushwork. Discover more by visiting her website.     I have always had a love for the old fashioned #2 pencil; as a kid … [Read more]

Featured Artist Mark Reiners

collage of colorized botanical photos

Photographer Mark Reiners creates contemplative images inspired by Ansel Adams' grand landscapes, using his own distinctive style. View more of his portfolio on his website.     I would like to use these brief comments for two … [Read more]

Featured Artist Phyllis Tracy Malinow

handmade mixed media rice paper mask

Artist Phyllis Tracy Malinow creates intricate mixed media rice paper sculpture with a deep connection to the human soul and nature. See more by visiting her website.     An ample inner world has been flowing in me for a long … [Read more]

How to Deal with Difficult Customers

a young man who is totally frustrated

by Carolyn Edlund Dealing with difficult customers doesn’t have to be a disastrous experience. Here's how to turn those problems around.     What is the definition of difficult?  It could be our own perception. Perhaps we’ve had … [Read more]

Featured Artist David White

pencil drawing of a mountain path

Artist David White presents a collection of meticulously detailed pencil drawings of landscapes and nautical scenes. Visit his website to learn more.     The closest I've come to formal art training is when I was invited to join … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jan Brandt

diptych of colorful floral paintings

Artist Jan Brandt transforms childhood memories into vibrant, textural contemporary paintings. See more by visiting her website.     As I near my seventh decade, my thoughts frequently harken back to my childhood. Living on a farm … [Read more]

Featured Artist Theresa Zingg

bold mixed media abstract figurative painting

Enjoy the contemporary portfolio of artist Theresa Zingg, who evolved from working in a garage to living the gallery dream. See more by visiting her website.     Art has always been a part of my life, even before I recognized it … [Read more]

Featured Artist John Bowen

watercolor painting of a boat at low tide

Watercolorist John Bowen presents a stunning portfolio of landscapes that share a sense of place and adventure. Visit his website to see more.     As a young boy my Dad got me interested in art by letting me watch him work on his … [Read more]

The Pro Artist’s Guide to Art and Craft Fair Success

by Carolyn Edlund Headed to an art or craft fair? Here's your success guide to make the most of every show.     Fairs provide you an opportunity to introduce your art to new people who experience it in person. As a bonus, they … [Read more]