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How to Stop Perfectionism From Ruining Your Art Career

September 20, 2017 Artist

How to Stop Perfectionism From Ruining Your Art Career

Your perfectionism could be holding you back in your art career. Here’s how to recognize if it is and how to fix it.

How to Overcome Creative Burnout

July 5, 2018 Artist

How to Overcome Creative Burnout

Don’t let burnout get the better of you. Use these 8 tips to refuel your creative fire.

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.

Every Artist Has a Weakness. Here’s How to Make the Most of Yours.

November 3, 2017 Artist

Every Artist Has a Weakness. Here’s How to Make the Most of Yours.

Identify your greatest weakness and learn how to adapt each one to art business challenges.

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

How to Create Digital Renderings of Artwork on Client Walls Using Photoshop

April 22, 2021 Artist

How to Create Digital Renderings of Artwork on Client Walls Using Photoshop

Add these photoshop tricks to your arsenal to wow your clients and sell more art.

Forget New Year’s Resolutions—You Need a New Year's System

December 12, 2019 Artist

Forget New Year’s Resolutions—You Need a New Year's System

Make your goals realities by sticking to systems instead of goals in the new year.

7 Ways to Make Your Next Artist Talk Painless, Entertaining, and Successful

January 25, 2017 Artist

7 Ways to Make Your Next Artist Talk Painless, Entertaining, and Successful

Asked to give an artist talk, but the very thought of public speaking keeps you up at night? Don't panic. Here's how to conquer your next artist talk.

Ask Artwork Archive: "I Have No Idea How to Price My Artwork"

March 4, 2025 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "I Have No Idea How to Price My Artwork"

"What do I consider when pricing my artwork?" This week, Ask Artwork Archive dives into the age old question: Pricing Artwork

How to Access Your Creative Joy—Even Under Stress

October 11, 2018 Artist

How to Access Your Creative Joy—Even Under Stress

Discover your best artwork and create from a place of joy, even when you are feeling stressed.

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.

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.

The Top Nine Print-on-Demand Questions Answered

July 8, 2020 Artist

The Top Nine Print-on-Demand Questions Answered

We talked with Artwork Archive artists to learn more about print-on-demand options and trends.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

10 Lessons You Will Learn in Your First Year of Being a Full-Time Artist

April 10, 2019 Artist

10 Lessons You Will Learn in Your First Year of Being a Full-Time Artist

Here's what you can expect to learn when you make the leap.

How to Stay Positive (When the Art World Gets You Down)

February 12, 2018 Artist

How to Stay Positive (When the Art World Gets You Down)

The classic advice to “stay positive” can often leave artists empty-handed. Check out these concrete ways to change your view of the world.

Inspirational Words are Great, But Here's Some Practical Advice From 8 Working Artists

June 18, 2024 Artist

Inspirational Words are Great, But Here's Some Practical Advice From 8 Working Artists

We've tapped into the experiences of real Artwork Archive artists to bring you practical insights on building a thriving art career.

Artist Spotlight: Rebecca Rath Captures the Essence of the Land

August 11, 2022 Artist

Artist Spotlight: Rebecca Rath Captures the Essence of the Land

Featured Artist Rebecca Rath finds that being immersed in the Australian bush feeds her hunger to create.

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.

Art Quotes to Guide Your Studio Practice

October 3, 2017 Artist

Art Quotes to Guide Your Studio Practice

These are the quotes posted prominently on our studio walls; the ones we come back to time and again.

How to Create Art After a Long Day at the Office

February 12, 2016 Artist

How to Create Art After a Long Day at the Office

Are you an artist with a full-time day job struggling with finding energy for your art? Find out how to fight the fatigue.

How Painting Joy Became a Daily Act of Resistance for This Artist

May 22, 2025 Artist

How Painting Joy Became a Daily Act of Resistance for This Artist

Jackie Liu moved from painting pain to painting joy—using her creative practice as an act of resistance, healing, and self-preservation. Here's how she reclaimed her art and built a system to support it.