I will get straight to the point. The biggest social networking mistake artists make is . . . not social networking! (Or not doing it enough.) I often hear artists say that social networking is too time consuming. And I will admit, I used to. . . read more
Once your art blog is up-and-running you’re probably going to put a lot of work into it - which you won't want to lose. That's why it’s important to take the time to back up your blog somewhere safe. . . read more
Now that spring is finally here, I think it’s the perfect time to share Diana Stith Brennan’s stunning nature photography. Diana’s love of the outdoors blossomed during her childhood in Rhode Island. . . read more
Over the past few weeks, while trying to find some direction for my art career, I’ve been pondering this question: Do buyers care how my art is created? First, I should probably identify “who” these buyers are, and. . . read more
In today’s video, watercolor painter Carl Dalio demonstrates his techniques for painting cloudy skies. After sketching out his entire drawing on watercolor paper, Carl starts right in with. . . read more
Monday in Video Tutorials - In tomorrow’s video, watercolor painter Carl Dalio demonstrates several techniques for creating cloud-filled skies in your paintings.
Tuesday in Art Opinion - Do buyers really care how your art is created? And perhaps even more importantly, should it affect. . . read more
Pursuing what you love requires courage, especially when it is a career in the arts. As any artist will tell you, this type of work is unconventional, and challenging. For instance, since artists typically don’t have. . . read more
Diane Gilleland is an independent craft writer, publisher, and teacher who credits her mother for her creative nature. In 2005 she discovered podcasting, which led to blogging, which then led to a series of. . . read more
Minnesota artist Deb Kirkeeide has a knack for creating enduring animal portraits full of personality and spirit. Deb originally started her career in commercial art and design, but shifted toward the fine arts while attending. . . read more
Chaos makes me crazy. I’m not one to rummage through a drawer or shelf full of paint tubes every time I need to lay out a new color on my palette. So of course I had to come up with a system. . . read more
When you want to fill up space in an abstract painting (or any painting for that matter) it helps to have a few different techniques at hand for adding texture. In the following video, Carla O’Connor shares her methods. . . read more