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
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
Foliotwist already offers a simple way to sell original art on your own website - but today we've added something more. Now, all foliotwist artists will have the ability to link to their art prints, giclees, and other products, wherever they’re located online.. . . read more
Are you seeing a dip in traffic to your art website or art blog? It happens every year, starting around Thanksgiving and extending through the end of December. If it’s your first holiday season with a new website, it may cause some concern. :). . . read more
Over the last 3 years I’ve written, edited, and published quite a few blog posts on EmptyEasel.com - and in that time I’ve also learned a lot about what it takes to run a blog on a daily basis. Here are some of the things I’ve learned:. . . read more
I don’t know about you, but my response when friends ask how I’m doing lately is usually, ”I’m exhausted!” Maybe you can relate. If so, let me ask you: “How does that affect your art?”. . . read more
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