By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice When most artists think about making money with their art, three things immediately come to mind: selling originals, doing commission work, and selling prints. Some artists might also think of teaching, or design jobs. But are those the only ways to make money as an artist? Absolutely not! In fact, we’ve put together a huge list of 77 ways you could turn your artistic skills into income. Not all of these […]
I often fear I don’t have a unique style or voice in my art. It’s something that is hard to define, comes with time, and changes as your work changes over time. When artists hear they must have a u…
By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice I know, I know. You’re busy. You’re trying to create top-quality art, promote that art or your art business, work a full- or part-time job, and manage your personal life. Whose got time to draw from life? That’s what I used to think, anyway. Every minute of studio time was devoted to client work. There was no time for artistic exploration, let alone drawing from life. Besides, isn’t that all rather, […]
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From Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, Rachel Maes is a self taught artist that specializes in custom creations ranging from original canvas art pieces, to murals, furniture, ornaments and so much more! Ra…
Art study - those are two words you either love or hate. Nonetheless, in this article you will learn why and how to do them.
Artists share their best tips for balancing the creative and business halves of their businesses without losing their minds.
Learn how to improve your art quickly by adopting these 11 effective art tips and habits. Your art skills will start improving in as little as three days!
Art study - those are two words you either love or hate. Nonetheless, in this article you will learn why and how to do them.
If you are learning how to paint, you will probably go through some flat periods where creative inspiration seems lacking. The white canvas sits on your easel, bare of any paint for a day as you ponder over your first stroke. That day turns into a week, and sometimes that week turns into months or
In today’s post, I’m going to share with you how artists just you like have sold paintings online for $5,000, $10,000, and more. In my last post, I outlined some of the primary fallacies that artists believe when it comes to selling art online. The first one was that many artists don’t believe you can […]
Think like an entrepreneur. 20 Tips For Better Art Biz Habits ranging from studio storage ideas to working tips
There is a selection of inspiring resources out there for artists, these are a few of our favourite art websites every aspiring artist should know!
No magic tricks. Just actionable things that you can do to increase your odds as an artist.
Do you need to go to art school to be an artist? Every artist is different and no one path is right for every creator.
Unlock your artistic potential and become a self-taught artist with these 10 top tips. From mastering techniques to unleashing your creativity, discover the path to self-guided artistry. Perfect for beginners and aspiring artists, this comprehensive guide will help you develop your skills and create
Do you struggle to fully get messy with your art - causing you to stall on projects and feel creatively stunted? Learn how you can embrace your messy side and unleash your creative potential.
Selling doesn’t always come naturally to artists. The good news? Picking up these habits can help.
Sometimes you really really want to make art...except you're not. Here are 7 art tips for procrastinators to help you get back on track making your art.
Artist research guide. Resources to support stidents in improving artist research. Links to helpful downloadable lesson resources and ideas.
or have you ever wondered why your art is not eliciting a reaction from people, not selling or growing your art brand?
Six tips and pieces of advice for my younger artist self that I wish I'd known in the early days of making my art.
Watercolor painting and sketching tutorials. Make your art a habit, grow your skills and find your voice.
In this blog post for beginner artists, I explain why developing your observational skills is key and provide practical tips on how to do this.
Making art can be a joy. It can also be really hard. This post looks at how to deal with the challenges of being an artist.
Wanna perceive the world as an artist? Ask yourself, what’s one skill that you can develop to see things from an artist's point of view?
Productivity for artists is not some hard to achieve thing. Being productive can be simply attained by making a strong plan.
Why You Don’t Need to Go to Art School. Going to school seems like the obvious choice for any wannabe artist. But being an artist means coming up with new ways to express yourself. Read more.
Not many of us have the luxury of going to a top art school and learning how to draw and paint in person. If you are like me and do not have this luxury, then you have the added challenge of being a self-taught artist (as if learning art was not hard enough). There is
What is a creative block? What can cause them? And of most important - How to overcome creative blocks? Follow these guide to find out
I’m a firm believer that anyone can be a great artist if they have a passion for it AND put in the work. That’s the hard part - putting in the work. As with any skill in life, practice makes perfect. The only way to get better is to show up consistently. The real kicker is that the work feels much
Discover how to use visual movement in your art through vibrant colors, light play, and geometry. All which create more visual interest!
Nowadays, the self-taught artist can become successful without formal art education. Simply follow these tips to learn how to improve your artistry.
If you want to be making art but find you, well, aren't, it might be because of one of these five myths.
If you're an artist who loves their art books, these are a handful of the best books for artists that you should definitely have in your library.
Six tips and pieces of advice for my younger artist self that I wish I'd known in the early days of making my art.
In this post I share how I prepared to quit my job in order to pursue creative entrepreneurship and become an artist. I also provide very valuable art business tips.
Finding the motivation to make art can be super tough sometimes - unless you have these specific strategies to keep your creative juices flowing.
An Artist CV is can be hard to write when you lack experience. Here are proven ways to stand out when applying for jobs and freelance work.
or have you ever wondered why your art is not eliciting a reaction from people, not selling or growing your art brand?
I recently asked the artists that follow TAA on social media for their tips on how to be more productive and efficient in the studio. We got some GREAT answers and inspired tons of really fun discussion. Why Does Productivity Matter? Why does productivity and efficiency even matter? Doesn’t thinking like that get in the way […]
My Top 10 tips for selling art online. I am sometimes asked for advice on how to sell art online. To be honest, I feel like there is so much I don’t know about Art marketing, but I did sell over 200…
Learn how to create a sketch for painting with this step by step tutorial. Discover the importance of creating a painting sketch to start out your painting!
