The artistic process can be a delicate one, and your surroundings play a vital role. Although everybody approaches their work differently, there are a few key...
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You’ve been an artist for a long time. Perhaps you’ve even been in business as an artist for a long time. But for some reason, you...
Anytime you want to paint or draw a portrait of an animal, the best thing you can do is start with a great reference photo. The better your photo is, the better your finished artwork can be too. Naturally, there are plenty of places online where artists can find absolutely gorgeous reference photos. But if you’re at all concerned about copyright issues, the best option...
You can’t please everyone with your art—and you shouldn’t try! In the long run, the artist who is serious about his or her art truly has...
Making a living from your art can be quite a challenge. . . so here are a few of our favorite resources and innovative tips to...
Call For Entry, aka CaFÉ, is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) venues for applying for grants, art shows, exhibitions, artist residencies, etc. As an artist, I’ve been submitting pieces and proposals for around 8 years, but over the last 2 years, I’ve also started curating shows and have gained a new perspective on the entire process. It’s definitely changed the way I...
You’ve probably heard the saying, “You have to spend money to make money,” right? That’s not always easy to hear when you’re just starting out as...
A lot of art-related articles encourage us to finish what we start. I’ve even written some of them! It’s a valid topic and one we need...
One of the most stable ways to generate art income is by creating commissioned art. A successful commission artist has a base of satisfied (and hopefully repeat clients) so happy with his or her work that they’re promoting it to all their friends. That’s what makes the commission art business model so easy once it’s established. However. . . not everyone is good at this...
When most people consider a career, one of the first things they want to know is how much they can expect to earn. If you’re considering...
For many years, I thought of art as something I had to do in the studio. I didn’t think I needed a dedicated space to paint...
I often have trouble deciding when a drawing is finished. Every drawing begins with such lofty goals—I can see it in my mind’s eye—that it’s impossible to meet them. There always seems like something else to do. The end result never meets expectation, so it can be difficult knowing when to sign a drawing and move on. Is it that way for you? Do you...
How well do you know the world’s favorite Surrealist painter? Salvador Dali was not only a prolific artist known for his Surreal landscapes and melting clocks,...
I recently wrote an article describing how to get started selling art, no matter what kind of art you create. Today, however, I want to narrow...
As fun as it is to create art, most artists (myself included) can’t deny the thrill that comes from selling your art to someone who loves it. . . especially if you want your art to be a career, not just a hobby. So today I’m going to share 12 of the easiest ways to start selling your art—and for those of you just starting...
Like many artists, I have a website, Facebook, and Instagram. But I’ve had the most success selling art directly from my studio (with some help from...
When I first heard about the concept of a paint-sip (also known as paint and sips, art parties, wine & canvas parties, etc) I’ll admit that...
Facebook is supposed to be a tool we can use to market ourselves and our art, right? But you can’t just open an account and get followers. It doesn’t work that way. You have to build a following. So how can you make people follow you on Facebook? It’s a legitimate question! In some ways, it’s more difficult than you might expect (and will probably...
Are your canvases piled up in a jumble? Can you access your easel without moving stacks of storage boxes? No matter what size your studio is,...
Founded in 2005, Etsy has made many changes in the interest of growing their business—but recent changes have caused some artists to re-evaluate their use of...
So you’ve been creating art for a while now. . . what’s next? That question may sound silly and simple, but for artists in all stages of development, it really is the next subject you’ll find yourself thinking about. The truth is, many artists don’t earn a living wage from their work. Selling a piece of art remains a cause for celebration, not a routine...