Have you ever wanted to post a text announcement at the top of your blog and have it appear on every single page? Perhaps you’re promoting a 24 hour sale of your art, or a local art event. . . read more
As the daughter of a landscape painter, wildlife enthusiast Crista Forest has been drawing and painting animals since she was old enough to hold a crayon. . . read more
I just received an email from a friend who is planning her own art exhibit without the involvement of a gallery or curator. This can be a good option, but there is always a lot to organise. Here is a checklist that may help. . . read more
Most artists take great care of their art making tools. . . that’s a given. But whether you are naturally creative, or have developed your talents through training, it’s just as vital to care for and nurture your creativity. . . read more
Monday in Motivation - As artists, our most valuable tool isn’t a brush, or camera, or computer. . . it’s the creativity we bring to the table. Start the week off right with nine ways to care for your creativity, from Aletta de Wal.
Tuesday in General Art Advice - If you’re. . . read more
Some paintings have a story. . . this one sure does. It was my first in a series of paintings that I did en plein air just before the wheat harvest. I was in the fields along the Yumuna river in Noida, a city in Northern India. . . read more
Angela B, of Charming Habits Jewelry believes that words offer the ability to empower people. . . choose the right word, the right mantra, and your world can change forever.
Originally Angela just designed her jewelry in an effort to regain confidence in her own being; to remind herself of. . . read more
Idaho native Mary Maxam draws inspiration from the scenery and gardens of the northwest. A graduate of Boise State University, Mary has studied in many professional workshops, and taught. . . read more
As artists, we often put everything we have into our work - our hearts, our energy, our time. But what happens when it takes over our lives? Here is, perhaps, a cautionary tale . . . read more
As promised, today I’ll be sharing the results of last month’s “Choose Your Own Price” promotion over at Foliotwist.com. If you missed out before, here’s how the promotion worked. . . read more
Monday in Selling Art Online - As you might remember, last month we held a “Choose your Own Price” promotion over at Foliotwist. No surprise, it was a crazy, busy month. . . but the results are finally in!
We learned a lot about what price our artists considered to be fair, and. . . read more