On How Not to Ruin a Painting

On How to Not Ruin a Painting Here are ten tips for painters on how to avoid ruining a painting as it nears completion: + Take Breaks and Step Back. Regularly step away from your painting to view it from a distance. This helps you spot areas that need refinement and...

7 Marketing Resources for Artists

For visual artists, effective marketing can be crucial to gaining visibility and attracting potential buyers or collectors. Here are seven art marketing tools that can help you promote your work. You likely know all about these already: this is a little “refresher...

7 Art Marketing Books for Artists

Here are 7 art marketing books that have been recommended to me. Check them out and see which ones speak to you! “Art/Work: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career” by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber “Show Your Work!: 10...

Your Collectors Matter!

If you have collectors, here are 10 tips for relating to them effectively. 1. **Know Your Audience**: Understand the interests, preferences, and backgrounds of your collectors. This helps in personalizing your approach and connecting on a deeper level. 2. **Share Your...

On Urinals and Six-Figure Bananas

[This is the third in a series of three guest posts from the artist Brenda Schweder. Please visit Brenda at https://brenda-schweder-found.myshopify.com or drop her a note to b@brendaschweder.com ** So Little Progress in a Century’s Time by Brenda Schweder Two weeks...

Impressionists Speak!

Our three new journals have just been published! If you’re an artist, you’ll love these beautifully-designed journals filled with inspiring quotes from the great Impressionist Artists. Each journal features four Impressionists. Volume 1 is anchored by...