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Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Lisa McShane

September 24, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Lisa McShane

Lisa McShane’s art has caught the eye of the US Ambassador to Yemen and the National Park Service’s residency program. Learn how she discovered these opportunities.

Cory Huff Shares How to Sell Art without a Gallery

September 24, 2015 Artist

Cory Huff Shares How to Sell Art without a Gallery

Cory Huff (of The Abundant Artist) shares advice on how to successfully sell your artwork without a gallery, including licensing and leveraging art dealers.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Dage

September 8, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Dage

This self-taught artist discovered her distinctive technique as a muralist. Learn how Dage prepares for shows and stays focused on the present.

Lori McNee Shares Her Top 6 Social Media Tips for Artists

September 8, 2015 Artist

Lori McNee Shares Her Top 6 Social Media Tips for Artists

Want to learn from a social media superstar? Artist and influencer Lori McNee shares her top 6 social media tips for artists.

Do you have everything you need to run your art business?

How Artists Can Build Self-Confidence That Lasts

August 28, 2015 Artist

How Artists Can Build Self-Confidence That Lasts

Do you ever doubt yourself or your art? Dr. Yanina Gomez shares 7 powerful ways artists can build self-confidence that lasts.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Lori McNee

August 17, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Lori McNee

Acclaimed painter Lori McNee shares why you need to start with a signature style and energetically send your art into the world.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Sergio Gomez

August 7, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Sergio Gomez

Artist. Gallerist. Curator. Educator. Sergio Gomez shares valuable advice on galleries and building your art career one person at a time.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Debra Groesser

July 30, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Debra Groesser

Debra Groesser, President and CEO of the American Impressionist Society and passionate plein air painter, shares how artist associations have helped shape her art career.

Save Your Studio: 5 Reasons Why Artists Need Lawyers

July 15, 2015 Artist

Save Your Studio: 5 Reasons Why Artists Need Lawyers

Don’t wait for disaster to strike your studio before engaging a lawyer! Attorney Kathleen Alt explains when and why lawyers are essential to artists - and affordable.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Jeanne Bessette

July 14, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Jeanne Bessette

Jeanne Bessette was once told “artists can’t make a living,” now she is collected all over the world. Learn how this painter built a business that supports her passion.

What Emerging Artists Can Learn from a Veteran Gallery Owner

June 29, 2015 Artist

What Emerging Artists Can Learn from a Veteran Gallery Owner

With 14 years in the art industry, Plus Gallery owner Ivar Zeile has a wealth of wisdom for emerging artists. Here are 8 key tips to approach gallery representation the right way.

Alyson Stanfield Shares Her 10 Best Art Marketing Tips

June 29, 2015 Artist

Alyson Stanfield Shares Her 10 Best Art Marketing Tips

Alyson Stanfield (the Art Biz Coach) shares her top 10 marketing tips for growing your business, including how to leverage your contact lists and pin down a marketing schedule.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Nan Coffey

June 12, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Nan Coffey

Nan Coffey’s bright, intricate paintings grace the walls of Google and Tender Greens. Find out how she got her corporate work and how she wins with social media.

The Collector’s Point of View: Dana Cain

June 5, 2015 Artist

The Collector’s Point of View: Dana Cain

What makes an art collector tick? We interviewed Dana Cain, a passionate art advocate and collector, to find out how she discovers new artists and what influences her purchases.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Liz Crain

May 29, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Liz Crain

Ceramic artist Liz Crain creates deceptively-realistic vintage canisters and tins. Learn how this self-proclaimed introvert has achieved regional success through authenticity and focus.

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Randy L Purcell

May 21, 2015 Artist

Artwork Archive Featured Artist: Randy L Purcell

At the age of 37, Randy L Purcell decided to pursue his passion and return to school for a BFA. Now, he's prepping for a solo show at the Nashville International Airport. Learn about his inventive painting technique and unique path to success.