The Pain and Power of Tough Criticism

Have you ever received criticism that was hard to take, yet has made a major change in the way you approach your studio work?

A Deaf Artist Offers Inspiration

Chelle DeStefano is an Australian artist. She also happens to be deaf, but has found ways to move beyond her disability to pursue her dreams.

How Smart Marketing Boosted My Art Business

Christian artist Deb Minnard is a relative newcomer, just starting out as an entrepreneur. She has a powerful story about taking the initiative with marketing and getting results.

How Artists are Using 3D Printing

Artists in a wide variety of mediums are embracing 3D printing and digital fabrication.

My Studio Mascot

We asked some artist friends if they had a studio mascot, and got a huge response! Let’s meet their best friends and muses in the studio, and a few furry studio managers as well …

Increase Your Online Art Sales

Now, we get into the fun stuff— using your portfolio to build an online presence.

What Artists Must Know about Digital Images

Once artists get their digital images, the next struggle is understanding and managing their images.

The Art of Color & Texture

We asked some artist friends to share works that radiate color and texture. Click on each artist’s name to visit their website.

The Power of a Quality Digital Portfolio

As an artist, having a high-quality digital portfolio is one of the most important things you can do for your career.

An Added Dimension: Interactive Art

Through my Interactive Art Series called “Re-Create” I am inviting the viewer to become a participant and to physically engage and create the composition of their liking.

Creating an Art Business with Limited Energy

There are things I can’t do right now because I don’t have the energy to do them, and it took me a long time to realize that that’s okay.

What Do You Want as an Artist?

The reality is that making it happen involves endless hours performing tasks and taking risks that may not appeal to you.

Selling One-of-a-Kind Art at Wholesale

Even though each sculpture is individual, he does take orders for similar sculptures with the same theme. However, they will have different fabrics and details.

Unexpected Opportunity Leads to Online Teaching

Pastel Artists UK spawned “The Pastel Academy Online” which is enabling me to put down the much needed information into course form.