Blog

Artist Stunts It would be lovely if one’s art spoke for itself. But often artists feel that they must resort to stunts in order to publicize themselves and their work. Here are 10 stunts (broadly defined) that artists have used to attract notice—sometimes ingenious,...

Here are ten practical tips for creating a non-toxic painting environment—whether for a home studio, a classroom, or a professional workspace: Choose Non-Toxic Paints and Mediums Opt for paints labeled AP Non-Toxic (Approved Product by the Art and Creative Materials...

Ten Sales Tips for Fabric Artists [Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.] Here are 10 sales...

[Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.] Here are ten strong, creative ways to approach...

THE TROUBLE WITH GREEN [Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.] Do you have trouble with...

Get four journals as gifts—enough space for a year of journaling--when you preorder my forthcoming book Brave New Mind, in which I teach the art and practice of serene readiness, a state of being ideal for creating. Come check out the gifts here!

[Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.] Today’s message is short and sweet <smile>....

[Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.] Here are 10 categories or styles of art that are...

[Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.]   Running an Art Workshop in a Rented Space...

[Please subscribe to Eric Maisel: Thinking Aloud, which brings you a new “Tales of the Creative Life” every Tuesday and a new “The Craft of Coaching with Eric Maisel” every Thursday. You can subscribe for free here.] Thinking about selling directly out of your studio?...