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A Short Guide to Doing Your Taxes as an Artist

March 13, 2019 Artist

A Short Guide to Doing Your Taxes as an Artist

Tax season is in full force. We outlined some of the most important things to know about doing your taxes as an artist.

A Better Relationship With Money Is Key For Art Career Growth

July 24, 2017 Artist

A Better Relationship With Money Is Key For Art Career Growth

How to develop strategies to both save and earn more from your artwork.

Quick Guide: 4 Essential Apps for Artists on Instagram

July 20, 2018 Artist

Quick Guide: 4 Essential Apps for Artists on Instagram

Learn how to use four of the best apps for marketing your art on Instagram.

Why Artists Should Unplug This Holiday Season

November 15, 2018 Artist

Why Artists Should Unplug This Holiday Season

If we expect ourselves to do our best when we are “on”, then we need to learn how to turn “off".

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How to Maximize Your Studio Time with Artist Max Ruebensal

November 4, 2019 Artist

How to Maximize Your Studio Time with Artist Max Ruebensal

Have tasks in your day that take up too much of your studio time? Here's how to optimize your tasks to make more time for your art.

How to Discover Your Taste as a New Art Collector

August 2, 2018 Artist , Collector

How to Discover Your Taste as a New Art Collector

If you are new to collecting art, you might not know exactly what you like. Here's how to begin.

How to Organize Your Art Business in Just 15 Minutes a Day

June 12, 2018 Artist

How to Organize Your Art Business in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Eight activities that take just a few minutes a day to make your art business more stress-free.

How to Create More Time for Your Art: A Worksheet

April 10, 2018 Artist

How to Create More Time for Your Art: A Worksheet

Struggling to find time to create or just wish you had more of it? Try this exercise to make more time for your artwork.

How to Craft the Perfect Summer Routine as an Artist

June 26, 2024 Artist

How to Craft the Perfect Summer Routine as an Artist

Summer's long days can throw off your creative rhythm—here's what to think about to tweak your summer routine as an artist and stay productive.

How This Artist Seamlessly Translates Emotions Across Multiple Mediums

April 3, 2024 Artist

How This Artist Seamlessly Translates Emotions Across Multiple Mediums

Featured Artist Kelly Witmer blends emotions, nature, and a touch of Joshua Tree's essence into her art, using transparency across canvas, glass, and ceramics to spark introspection and conversation.

Art Business Essentials: Art Leasing Agreements

January 27, 2021 Artist

Art Business Essentials: Art Leasing Agreements

What is an art leasing agreement? How do you use an art leasing agreement?

How to Snap Your Way to Art Success on Instagram

January 17, 2016 Artist

How to Snap Your Way to Art Success on Instagram

Instagram is a phenomenal platform for artists, but what and when do you post? Should you use a filter? What about hashtags? We’ve got your answers.

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What's Your Art Business Blind Spot?

February 26, 2020 Artist

What's Your Art Business Blind Spot?

Your vision as an artist might not be as clear as you thought.

Is Your Art Business Summer-Ready?

July 3, 2019 Artist

Is Your Art Business Summer-Ready?

When summer plans start unfolding, here’s how to make sure your art business isn’t left out.

Ways To Build Your Art Business With Limited Time

August 17, 2017 Artist

Ways To Build Your Art Business With Limited Time

After falling chronically ill, wildlife artist Corrina Thurston began drawing. With limited time, she grew a successful art business. This is what she learned.

The First Steps to Starting an Art Business

June 6, 2018 Artist

The First Steps to Starting an Art Business

A comprehensive look at starting an art business, step by step.

Feature Release: Expense Tracking in Artwork Archive

January 8, 2019 Artist

Feature Release: Expense Tracking in Artwork Archive

Expense tracking makes bookkeeping easy for your art business.

The Artist’s Guide to Building an Email List (and Why You Need One)

March 3, 2025 Artist

The Artist’s Guide to Building an Email List (and Why You Need One)

If social media disappeared tomorrow, would your art business survive? This guide covers why artists need email lists, how to start one, and exactly what to send—plus a six-month content plan to make it easy.

What Should You Do When You’ve Finished an Artwork?

March 30, 2016 Artist

What Should You Do When You’ve Finished an Artwork?

Finished an artwork and not sure the right steps to take next? Follow our easy checklist to stop chaos in its tracks and promote your art.

Art Sales 101 | Best Practices to Grow Your Client Base and Sell More Art

February 4, 2022 Artist

Art Sales 101 | Best Practices to Grow Your Client Base and Sell More Art

Follow these nine steps to build your customer network and close more deals.