How Being an Outsider Can Make You a Better Artist

Are you feeling like an outsider? Often artists identify themselves this way. Author and coach David Couper discusses how to embrace your uniqueness and turn it into a strength.

What Artists Need to Know About Giclee Printing

Giclee printer Stan Bowman works with artists who want to reproduce their work for sale. He offers many years of experience in marketing, and discusses the technology of giclee.

Turning Artists into Businesspeople/Interview with MICA Dean David Gracyalny

David Gracyalny, the Dean of Continuing Studies at Maryland Institute College of Art, discusses their Master of Professional Studies degree. It is being offered to train artists in business and prepare them to be small business owners.

How to Work with Art Consultants

Art consultant and author Barbara Markoff discusses how artists meet art consultants and can best work with them to create and place art in corporate settings.

Skin in the Game -The Tattoo Art of Frank Luca

Tattoo artist Frank Luca started his career trained in graphic art and held more traditional jobs. This is the story of his journey and how he balances his fine art work with a career as a tattoo artist.

A Gallery Director Speaks: The Psychology of Selling Art

Robert Patrick, art gallery director and consultant, speaks about the psychology of selling to a collector, and the “intangible” quality of art. He also discusses gallery merchandising and setup to create an inviting atmosphere which clients will want to visit.

A Gallery Director Speaks: A Day in the Life

Robert Patrick, art gallery director and consultant, discusses the daily schedule and duties of a gallery director. This includes working with art consultants, art collectors and merchandising a gallery.

A Gallery Director Speaks: What Artists Must Know

Robert Patrick, gallery director and consultant, is interviewed about what artists need to know about art collectors, art galleries, and how to prepare presentations.

Secrets of Art Licensing Trade Show Success

Surface Designer Khristian Howell, well-known in art licensing circles, is a trade show veteran who shares some of her secrets for a successful event.

Your Creative Flow/Interview with Tory Hughes

Tory Hughes is an artist, writer, and creative coach. She talks about the creative process, how artists get stuck, how they can overcome blocks and empower themselves.

Break Free from Worry/Interview with Karol Ward

Karol Ward, nationally known speaker, psychotherapist and author of “Worried Sick” discusses how artists can be subject to chronic worry due to career and other factors. Find out how you can overcome worry and live a healthier, more stress-free life.

Helping Artists Find Balance/Interview with Max Shapey LCSW

Artists sometimes can be overwhelmed or unable to move forward with their work. This interview with Max Shapey LCSW addresses issues that can cause this problem, and different ways to cope and find balance.

Artists, Sensitivity and Confidence/Interview with Douglas Eby

Douglas Eby is a psychologist who studies giftedness, creativity and their relation to mental health issues.

How a Quilter Designed a Successful Career Path

Textile artist Jean Judd discusses her career, including exhibitions, marketing and commissions, and offers insights for artists.