Susan Sorrell became an artist in 1982 but it wasn’t until 1998 that she became a fiber artist. By a fluke, she took a watercolor class and the instructor introduced her to the art of quilting. Soon, she was hooked. . . read more
We all go online for many different reasons. Some days it might be to update your website with new artwork, or add to a post to your art blog. Other times, we hit the net just to avoid the daily grind and play a few Facebook games while writing on a friend’s wall.. . . read more
Cathy Horner has been designing vintage collages since 2007, when she happened upon Somerset Studios magazine and realized she could combine her love of vintage materials with her love of creating.. . . read more
Over the past few weeks, while trying to find some direction for my art career, I’ve been pondering this question: Do buyers care how my art is created? First, I should probably identify “who” these buyers are, and. . . read more
Diane Gilleland is an independent craft writer, publisher, and teacher who credits her mother for her creative nature. In 2005 she discovered podcasting, which led to blogging, which then led to a series of. . . read more
I’ve been pondering for a while on what makes a work of art good or not. I won’t say I’m the world’s expert on this subject, but here are the things that are important to me. . . read more
Some galleries cater specifically to emerging artists. They seek to represent this group only - it's the business they’re in. But lately I’ve learned that the term “emerging” can be a negative word in the art world.. . . read more
Alexandra Sheldon has been creating visual art since she was just a child. At the age of fourteen, several adults in her community even volunteered to mentor her by sharing their crafts, including silk screening, weaving, print making, and drawing.. . . read more
Chrysti Hydeck calls herself a Creatologist - an artist who combines various forms of artistic techniques under one roof. Online, she is best known for her “Artography” series, while her collectors know her for her mixed media.. . . read more
Color is what makes a painting stand out to me. Sometimes I’m drawn to bold color - color that vibrantly describes the elements in the composition. Other times I am fascinated by the muted palette of a quieter scene.. . . read more
Lucrecer Braxton has kept a written journal since she was ten years old. Six years ago she fell in love with the idea of combining her love of art with her love of writing - and thus began a wonderful journey into the world of creative art journals.. . . read more
Abstract and still life oil painter, Manuela Valenti, has been selling her art since the age of seven. Having come by her artistic talents naturally, Valenti’s mother saw an opportunity to nurture her daughter’s talent and took full advantage of it.. . . read more
Tina L. Scott has been selling photographs since 1999. Aside from taking the everyday portrait, she also turns photographs of her clients into stunning photo collages. Here are some of the questions I asked about her business, pricing, and art.. . . read more
Today I had the honor of interviewing Julie Haymaker Thompson. Like many artists, Julie grew up with a dream to become an artist - but not just any artist. Her goal was to work with Hallmark Cards, so even while in high school she began preparing for just such a career. . . read more