I’ve unofficially dubbed this “art business” week on EE, and I’m leaving Friday’s article wide open for YOUR contributions. Keep reading to learn how you can get involved. . . read more
There’s no denying that inspiration is helpful to artists, and that it does create an environment which makes us eager to get work done. But is being inspired really a requirement in order to make good art?. . . read more
Trunkt is essentially an online tradeshow, since there is no buying or selling done on the site itself and it is specifically limited to offering more exposure for artisans who create high quality goods and can fill wholesale orders.. . . read more
Joshua Flint has always been drawn to the comings and goings of train stations and their transitory nature. His current series of oil paintings focuses heavily on that subject; specifically, on the people passing through Grand Central Station.. . . read more
It's easier than you might expect to get an interview on your local radio station. Each radio station has about 1440 minutes of programming to fill every day and they are always searching for fresh voices, inspiring talent, and exciting local news.. . . read more
Monday - In honor of Memorial Day here in the US, there will be no new article tomorrow. If you have the day off, enjoy it - and don’t forget the reason why you can. Tuesday in Art Marketing Tips - Jane Heinrichs recently sent in a great marketing article. . . read more
Today I’m writing about foliotwist, my own company, so feel free to skip this post if you’re not interested. And if you do read it, be warned. . . I’m probably as biased about foliotwist as I am enthusiastic. :). . . read more
Whenever artists wonder how they can improve their painting skills, I tell them to make sure to paint a variety of subjects - still lifes, portraits, and landscapes - rather than focusing on just one type of painting. Here’s why:. . . read more
Something has always intrigued me about the combination of the traditional and the modern, whether I see it in furniture, dinnerware, clothing, or art. It is this unique dichotomy that drew me to the paintings of Daniel Hills.. . . read more
Zatista may be new - it just launched at the end of April, 2009 - but in terms of design and usability, I think it’s already one of the best places online to buy and sell original artwork.. . . read more
From my point of view, imitation is one of the most natural ways to learn - so when it comes to marketing your art, some of the best advice I can give is to find a few successful artists to imitate.. . . read more