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
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
Nowadays, being a successful artist means not only creating great art, but also creating a strong business - and unless you’re the next Thomas Kinkade, you will probably need to think of yourself as a typical small business owner.. . . read more
Recently I’ve stumbled on two effective strategies for marketing myself as an artist. One is donating art, and the second is doing things for others that they’re not so good at. (Though it may sound rather mercenary to put it that way. . .). . . 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
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
Today’s article will explore the difficult (and often daunting) task of getting your artwork into galleries, or - if that’s not your bag - into the public arena where you can start raising your profile as an artist.. . . read more
Today I want to share an opinion that I believe in very strongly. . . it applies to any artist who is interested in blogging, or who is already blogging. Are you ready? Here it is:. . . read more
It's easier than you might expect to get an interview on your local radio station. Each radio station has about 1440 minutes of programming to fill every day and they are always searching for fresh voices, inspiring talent, and exciting local news.. . . read more
From my point of view, imitation is one of the most natural ways to learn - so when it comes to marketing your art, some of the best advice I can give is to find a few successful artists to imitate.. . . read more