Enjoy the portfolio of UK artist Rhia Janta-Cooper, who creates delightful landscapes and nature-inspired paintings. Visit her website to see more. I am amazed by the contrasts seen in landscapes. For example, a dark, stormy … [Read more]
When People You Love Don’t Take Your Art Seriously
by Carolyn Edlund For many artists, it's one of the most frustrating truths: the people closest to you don’t ever completely seem to see your art as “real work.” Have you ever felt that the very people who ought to support … [Read more]
Featured Artist Beth Lowell
Artist Beth Lowell shares a collection of pastel paintings inspired by memories and a sense of place. Enjoy more by visiting her website. My work is about relationships. I’m interested in connections that emerge between … [Read more]
Featured Artist Tom Fuller
Artist Tom Fuller presents a collection of evocative paintings that capture the enduring spirit of the American West. View more of his portfolio on his website. Painting the American West, equestrian life, and portraiture has … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sue Reno
Fiber artist Sue Reno presents a delightful collection of colorful works based on dream and weather themes. Learn more by visiting her website. I am a visual storyteller, using my lifelong obsession with deep observation of … [Read more]
An Art Studio That Stands Out
by Carolyn Edlund Step inside an artist's creative space, where atmosphere and presentation come together as an invitation to stay and visit. Many artist studios and galleries line the streets of the River Arts District in … [Read more]
Featured Artist Alex Jobbagy
Artist Alex Jobbagy presents a striking body of surrealist work filled with symbolism and meaning. Visit his website to see more of his portfolio. Growing up in Romania as part of an ethnic minority under a communist … [Read more]
Featured Artist Leah Tomaino
Enjoy the amazing portfolio of artist Leah Tomaino, who uses upcycled materials to create realistic collages. Visit her website to see more of her work. I have been drawing since I was three years old. My mother sent me to … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jonathan Keeton
Artist Jonathan Keeton’s paintings reveal the quiet drama of nocturnal settings, filled with intrigue and beauty. View more by visiting his website. “Beauty is the collapse of the subject/object … [Read more]
Why Many Small Creative Businesses Fail
by Carolyn Edlund Why do artists fail in business? There are several common causes that can be overcome by adopting an entreprenerial mindset. One core reason creative entrepreneurs fail is that they assume if they have … [Read more]
Featured Artist Beth Stinson
Artist Beth Stinson shares a collection of fascinating botanically-inspired echo prints created using her own technique. Find more of her portfolio on her website. My mom tells me I knew all of my colors by the time I was two … [Read more]
Featured Artist Pamela Mower-Conner
Artist Pamela Mower-Conner presents a dreamlike portfolio filled with fantastical figures and scenes. Enjoy, and visit her website to see more. Being an artist has always been my dream since early childhood. I was a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Glass Jones
Multi-talented artist Glass Jones shares a collection of photographs that capture the frozen landscape of Antarctica. Visit his website to learn more. My photography is based on the artistic ethos that the natural world … [Read more]
Sell Art in Your Local Community
by Carolyn Edlund There are a lot of compelling reasons to consider your local community as a potential market for your artwork. Many artists dream of reaching a broad audience, national or even international. However, the … [Read more]