Taking commissions isn’t for everyone; it requires a mindset where the artist is excited about the collaborative effort involved in producing a personalized piece of art.
Art of the Horse
We invited artists to share their own equine imagery and their inspiration.
How Artists Earn: Art Licensing
Artists who license clearly benefit from multiple contractual agreements, each one producing a stream of income.
The Learning Experience: Better Online or In Person?
In a digital world people are craving face-to-face interaction, not only with an instructor but with other students and peers.
How Artists Earn: Wholesale and Online Retail
There are a lot of ways to make a living from your art these days: online retail, in-person events, consignment and galleries, old-fashioned word-of-mouth, and of course, wholesale.
Meet Fiber Art Now
Our mandate is to connect artists to the resources that will help them with their career.
3 Art Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid
It can be challenging to select work for a portfolio presentation that will make maximum impact and be memorable.
How Artists Can Build Credibility
People want to buy art from experts, not amateurs. How can you share your expertise and gain credibility as an artist?
Art & Yoga: Mindfulness
Open up to the experience of the art event without a thought or expectation of what it should/will be.
How I Learned to Love Art Commissions
After moving through some deeper self-doubt, I have come to a place of joy working on custom orders.
The Handmade Marketplace: Virtual Chambers of Commerce
I see a natural progression happening for artists. They look for a place to sell and start out on one of the big marketplaces. They learn the basics, gain confidence, and branch out on their own.
I am an Art Farmer
As I sit at an art show I rest in the knowledge that I am an art farmer. Each person I connect with, each conversation I have represents raindrops drizzling the field in front of me.
An Artist in Transition
“This is the story of a lot of artists,” says Dayal, “they are always on fire. But I am like a phoenix rising from the ashes.”
