Truly valuable paintings should always be shipped by an expert art moving company. Unfortunately, most of our artwork probably doesn't fit into that category, so it's up to us to package and mail our paintings ourselves.. . . read more
For all artists envisioning a successful, financially secure career in art, the following article is my attempt to offer a few guidelines, observations and warnings about how to be a professional artist.. . . read more
It's the day of your community art event, and you're well-prepared. Now as long as the weather holds (or if you're indoors), you're good to go. Here's a last-minute checklist of the materials you'll need for a group painting event.. . . read more
The big day is here. You've planned your art event, you've promoted it, now it's up to the participants to make it a success. Here are a few techniques for making sure that everyone has a great time.. . . read more
Open source software is an excellent way for all artists to start working digitally, whether you want to edit your photography, create a 3D animation, or make a digital painting right on your computer screen.. . . read more
Over the years I’ve discovered four equally important steps to hosting a community art event: planning, promotion, participation, and production. In today's article I'll be sharing some of the ways YOU can successfully promote an event in your own town.. . . read more
In my experience, I've found that there are four equally important steps to hosting a community art event. Today's article explains what it takes to prepare a full-blown community art event from the ground up.. . . read more
Today I'd like to awaken all of you to an opportunity where you can not only give back to your community, but also position yourself as an artistic presence in your town. I have had the privilege of organizing and participating in more than 10 very large community painting events, and the. . . read more
There's one thing that I like to do before I start painting (sometimes before I even plan a series of paintings) which helps to jump-start my creativity and produce a flow of what I like to call “artistic adrenaline.”. . . read more
For years I've been photographing my paintings as they're completed, and I've always had problems with been poor image quality and resolution. When I started reproducing my paintings as prints, I needed even higher resolution - that's when I started using a scanner and Photoshop Elements 6.. . . read more
Almost every artist does a little commission work at one time or another. It's a great way to earn some extra money and expand your portfolio, as long as the commission piece doesn't turn into more trouble than it’s worth. Here's what you need to know to avoid getting burnt:. . . read more
Years ago I was an art rep for both graphic and fine artists. Today, I have my own interior design firm, yet artists still contact me from time to time for advice. Here a few things to work on if you want to make your portfolio shine.. . . read more
There's often confusion among artists over what their artist statement, biography, and CV (curriculum vitae) should contain. Furthermore, how do you make your biography, or artist statement, interesting and readable?. . . read more
Every artist who shows their artwork in public places runs the risk of having their art stolen - and if your art DOES get stolen, you should know that filling out the police report is simply the first step. There are a few additional things artists can do to help recover their stolen . . . read more