Having a website for your art can get expensive. . . but this month we're doing something a little crazy to make SURE that Foliotwist websites are affordable for all artists. Here's how it works. . . read more
It’s not the devil or poor lighting that kills the motivation to create. It’s LIFE. Life wears us down and we use it as an excuse. I have a history of talking to myself, explaining why today isn’t a good day to make art.. . . read more
The great thing about blogging is you don’t have an editor looking over your shoulder, constantly telling you to tighten this, cut that, or expand on some area. You can say exactly what you want to say, when you want to say it. . . read more
The customer is always right. . . or are they? Usually that phrase is taken to mean that whatever the customer says, we have to comply with, or conform to it. But as artists and freelancers. . . read more
When I was a kid living in New Jersey with my 3 brothers, it was a boy-dominated neighborhood. We had 2 older boys living on one side and 2 boys on the other. Thankfully, there was one other girl for me to play with, but it was a pretty rough and tumble, sports-oriented backyard. . . read more
Developing good creative habits is a lot like building muscles. You will need space, time, motivation and the ability to stick to a schedule. The skills you learn may feel awkward at first but with training and repetition . . . read more
Today I am going to show you how to manually create your own “Top Posts” link list for your blog sidebar. The advantage is that you have more control over the actual posts that your readers will see. . . read more
One of the best ways to understand how Search Engine Optimization works is to see how it actually affects your website. Today, I’m going to explain how to do that. . . . read more
Most art marketing coaches will tell you to focus on ONE style or type of art. One “hat” so to speak. I never could. Over the last four years I’ve created artwork in three fairly different genres. . . read more
People are always short on time. But if you’re an art blogger you still want your readers to stick around long enough to read more than one blog post. Luckily, there’s a way to solve both problems. . . read more
Sitting on the school floor at the age of 5, I was momentarily distracted from the drawing I had just started. Turning back to my drawing, I immediately saw that the girl sitting next to me had switched my drawing for hers. . . read more
In every profession, you don’t just leapfrog from the bottom to the top. Instead, you progress through a series of stages. You learn the ropes in an entry-level job and pay your dues as you climb the ladder. . . read more
Why would someone whose passion is painting in oils and watercolors be setting up a weekly booth at a local Farmer's Market, and dragging out carved bowls? In short, to make money! But there's more to it than that. . . read more
Now that your art blog is up-and-running (and you have a few posts under your belt) it’s time to get that blog noticed! Here are 8 simple rules for getting more readers, and more ATTENTION online.. . . read more