Open Studios can be a very rewarding event and a great transition to becoming a “professional’ or full-time artist.
An Artistic Life Well-Lived
Exploring the theme of “Spirit” as it relates to the Southwest Indians inspires my creativity as an artist.
5 Steps to Gaining Referral Business
Referrals from existing customers are just about the best prospects you can get, and many artists grow their business mainly through being referred.
Selling Wholesale as a Business Model
How artists and makers can take advantage of wholesaling, which is a sustainable business model that can help grow their sales.
Portrait of a Curator
Cynthia Fountain, Director of Artetude Gallery in Asheville, NC shares her story and some of the finer points of curating an exhibit.
What Makes Art Remarkable?
Remarkable art works on several levels, with a concept that is deeper and more meaningful than what initially meets the eye.
Crafting Potent Press Releases That Get You Ink
Unlike social media, upon which you can publish anything you want, getting coverage in traditional media has to be earned.
7 Ways to Add Value to Your Handmade Work
How can you make your handcrafted work stand out? Use these tips to add extra value.
How to Create an Artist Email Newsletter that Works
Ruth Soller, a successful painter from Colorado, explains how to create an artist newsletter that gets real results.
6 Ways to Sabotage Your Art Business
Many artists experience frustration from lack of sales without realizing they have sabotaged themselves.
Alleged Copyright Theft Goes Viral
Outraged messages on Twitter and Facebook decried the copyright theft she reported, fueling a viral social media campaign aimed at exposing and stopping Cody Foster from profiting off of any potential copyright infringement.
It’s Not All About the Money
There aren’t many artists I know who are creating work just for the money. In fact, it’s pretty much the opposite.
Commit to Imperfection
I’ve gotten into the habit, when starting off a new workshop, of letting the participants know that I’m planning to be imperfect.
What’s the Back Story on Your Art?
Consistent use of unexpected touches can be an expression of your brand as an artist, even when used on the back or the inside.
