Since launching foliotwist.com earlier this year, we’ve only offered one template, and quite frankly, it looks nothing like a “normal” artist website. Instead, it’s a rather unique blog/portfolio hybrid, which we specifically designed to pull in lots of traffic from Google and other. . . read more
Typically, many artists think of habits as being negative. We like to be free thinkers and often fight against structure and rules. But, just like any winning entrepreneur, we must have good working habits in order to be effective and successful artists.. . . read more
Never underestimate the power of social media and micro-blogging services. . . Twitter is one of the quickest ways to build brand recognition for you and your art business. Here are 10 important branding tips to think about when you use Twitter:. . . read more
I love traveling. Whether it’s by car, flying across the country or taking our RV on the road, I look upon each journey as a collection of new and amazing artistic opportunities.. . . read more
For some, using a "disciplined approach" to create a visual image may seem like a conflict of nature. After all, the artist is suppose to be guided by inspiration and free-flowing thought, right?. . . read more
Just like traditional galleries, online galleries NEED people to visit them. Without a lot of visitors, there’s not much chance they’ll sell a lot of art. So today I’m going to share the monthly traffic estimates of over 30 online art galleries. . . read more
Rice Freeman-Zachery knows how to make time for art - and be prepared, she won’t accept any excuses from you about why you don’t have the time. In a way, she’s like a much needed Marine Corp Sergeant for artists. She’s on a special mission to make "your art" your top priority. . . read more
Recently I did something which I hope will help me with my goal of becoming a licensed artist - I joined Zazzle and created my own Zazzle store. Here are my thoughts on why Zazzle will help me become a licensed artist. . . read more
IVoteForArt.com is a small online art gallery that combines community voting and art buying in one place. The artwork is "fun, quirky and affordable" and in many ways, I Vote for Art is very different from other art galleries online.. . . read more
We intuitively know that time spent in nature is restorative. Business retreats are held in spectacular locations far from city and office environments. The question is, how do you bring the clarity of mind and peaceful spirit into the office?. . . read more