Believe it or not, watercolour painting can be “extreme” under certain circumstances - for me, extreme watercolour painting must be done on location, in a foreign country, in a place that you can only reach by taxi. . . read more
Boy, struggling for proficiency in art is one uphill climb! I’ve studied plenty of articles that stress the “miles and miles” of painting needed for technical skills to develop, and to gain an eye for color and value - crucial things for a painter, obviously.. . . read more
I’m a problem solver. . . If a basically good painting has not found an owner within a year, I like to take it home for an evaluation and some reworking. Some of you might gasp at the thought of taking an unsold painting out of the gallery. . . read more
Artists who choose to use a free blogging platform for their art blogs often pick Blogger.com, and for good reason: it takes less than 60 minutes to set up your blog, provided you’ve already designed your banner and written your first post.. . . read more
20×200 is an online gallery which features affordable art prints from a variety of talented artists and photographers. Two new prints are posted weekly (one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday) and each one is produced as a limited edition. . . read more
ArtFire.com is a unique online marketplace for artists, crafters, and makers of handmade items from around the world. Whether you want to sell fine art, jewelry, handmade books, or any number of things, ArtFire.com has a place for you.. . . read more
You’ve decided that having an art blog would be a great way to enhance your online presence, but you can’t afford to pay a monthly hosting fee or hire a designer. Which free blogging program is the best?. . . read more
I usually get several emails each week asking about the features that foliotwist offers, so today I thought I’d just write them all out in a long list along with some explanations of why they’re important.. . . read more
If you want to license your art commercially, you’ll need to start by creating your very own “lead list” of companies or manufacturers who might be interested in using your art with their products.
Your lead list should only cover manufacturers of products that your art is a. . . read more
1000markets.com is an online marketplace for artisans who make handcrafted goods and artwork. You won’t find anything mass-produced here. . . it’s all one-of-a-kind pieces, from art and handmade jewelry to clothing and objects for the home.. . . read more