These days it’s not just fellow creatives we need to stand out amongst. The internet makes it easy for everyone to set up their own shop, reach worldwide audiences, and sell everything from junk they no longer need to beautifully crafted art. . . read more
It’s Memorial Day Weekend here in the U.S., so in honor of the holiday there will be no new articles posted on Monday.
Tuesday in Art Marketing Tips - Kicking off the post-holiday week, Karen Middleton will share 5 solid ideas for boosting artwork sales and turning one-time buyers into. . . read more
Louis Farkovitz has been doodling and creating art, in one form or another, for over forty years. But it wasn’t until his friends and family convinced him that he was more than a goldsmith that he realized his true potential as a creative being. . . as an artist.
In our interview,. . . read more
I usually like to do several things at once. So when I paint I have always had background noise. . . perhaps a book on tape, the occasional movie, or at the very least some music. But last week I suddenly. . . read more
Even though creating art comes instinctively for Brian LaSaga, a Newfoundland native who began painting at an early age, he still strives to remain faithful to the likeness of his subjects and imagery. . . read more
As I mentioned last Sunday, I am currently on the road through Tuesday so there will be no new articles posted until mid-week.
Wednesday in Featured Artists - Drop by to see Brian LaSaga’s, simple, yet amazingly realistic paintings. While you’re here, don’t forget to submit. . . read more
Nature is the color palette that oil painter Audra Ziegel dips into as she interprets the beauty of a simple flower petal, a vast mountain, or a burning sunset. This self-taught painter from Illinois has been. . . read more
One of the biggest challenges that artists face is dealing with requests to donate their artwork, their time, or (in the case of art bloggers) their writing. Yes, we get additional publicity for doing those things. . . read more
Are you looking for some new textural ideas for your next artistic creation? If so, you’re in luck! Here are eight easy methods for adding texture into your work. . . read more
Monday in Painting Tutorials - Drop in tomorrow to read about 8 different techniques for adding a variety of textures to your paintings. (My thanks to Gail Stivers for sending that article in.)
Tuesday in General Art Advice - We all want to say “yes” when people ask us to donate. . . read more
When I work with emerging artists, one of my primary goals is to help them understand and refine their signature style. To do that, I always start by asking the following questions. . . read more