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Linda Diak: “An art quilt can be anything it could be, and the quilting can really advance the story of the piece”
Linda’s art quilts are exquisite, and her lessons about how one can survive as an artist, no matter what, don’t simply talk of experience but of wisdom. Listen (and read)…
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Katie Rawsthorne from Picnic Blanket Jewellery: “Jewellery felt like the perfect way to blend my love of art, storytelling, and miniatures”
Having hundreds of thousands of followers today started once with trials and errors of creating in her bedroom after work hours. Learn about how Katie brought Picnic Blanket Jewellery to…
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Artist branding 101: The basics for any creator
If you want to know how to brand yourself as an artist, this guide is a very good starting point. You’ll get practical tips, examples from how other creators do…
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How to price your art: A guide with formulas & artist references
Pricing art is one of the trickiest part of figuring out how to run an art business. From this guide, you can learn all the essential bits, from what goes…
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Art Licensing: How Does It Work & What Should Artists Consider?
This guide is a perfect starting point if you’re thinking about licensing your art. From copyright questions to calculating licensing fees, there’s a lot to unpack to make sure you…
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Fine art crocheter Amanda Barbisch: “It would just be crocheting rows, why couldn’t I make the Girl with the Pearl Earring?”
A creator who turns yarn into a Van Gogh or Michelangelo painting on your back. A crocheter of unique, sensory-friendly, wearable art works. Meet Amanda, the founder of Fortuneknot Designs.
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Art marketing: 14 tips from professional artists
Five successful working artists share their art marketing tactics that brought them success. From diversifying your platforms to building an authentic persona, from newsletters to art markets, we have a…
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How to get out of art block: Here’s what professional artists say
When you have art block, your mind is working against you. But what feeds it and how can you unlock yourself? Practice the below methods to hopefully avoid it for…
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Ceramic artist Kness: “I draw inspiration from the unending well of cuteness around me”
Kness is a ceramic artist and illustrator, living and working in Canada, known for adorable collectible porcelain figurines and cute functional pottery. Owning a one-woman business, she’s a marketing powerhouse…
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4 things human artists can do about AI art + the ethics and reality of making and selling AI art
A survey found that there’s a particularly high number of people who don’t find it problematic to buy AI-generated art products on Etsy, so let’s take this opportunity to talk…