Although CollegeArtOnline.com specializes in selling student artwork, it is far from amateurish - the design of the site is solid, and in general the artwork is very strong. Anyone looking to purchase original, contemporary artwork (especially on a budget) should include CollegeArtOnline.com. . . read more
Visit a farmer’s market and you’ll find an art gallery unto itself, filled with the beautiful colors of fresh fruits and vegetables. . . drop by Jennie Brigham’s website and you’ll see the same thing - bright and bold oil paintings of delectable fruit.. . . read more
Your art studio may be so organized that finding that tube of cadmium red or your favorite 3B graphite pencil is never a problem. . . but what about your home office?. . . read more
SEO, or “search engine optimization” is a term that encompasses all the different techniques you can use to help your website become more visible in Google, Yahoo, or any other search engine.. . . read more
Monday in SEO for Artists - After writing an introductory tutorial on SEO (search engine optimization) for all of our foliotwist artists, I thought it might be a helpful article for EmptyEasel readers as well - so I’ll be cross-posting that on EE tomorrow.. . . read more
Earlier this week I asked EmptyEasel readers to pass along their favorite art business tactics or tips. It was short notice, but here’s what they shared.. . . read more
When people think “business networking online” they probably think of LinkedIn. But for artists, I don’t think LinkedIn is the right network for making business contacts - I think Twitter is, and here's why:. . . read more
Have you ever stopped on a whim to take in a fabulous view, then pulled out your painting gear to capture it on canvas? That may seem like a lot of effort, but Kathleen Weber seizes those moments with brush in hand.. . . read more
About a week ago I had the opportunity to read Chris Guillebeau’s new ebook for artists, "The Unconventional Guide to Art & Money." I was pleasantly surprised to find that it contained a lot of solid advice for artists who want to start making an income by selling their art online.. . . read more
The following paragraphs will provide some pointers and - hopefully - help to answer two important questions that lots of artists face. I’ve provided links wherever I could, but where there isn’t a link you should feel free to google the keywords and get busy!. . . read more