Dear artist, We’re always told if we do what we love we’ll never work a day in our lives. For those committed to the artistic process, this is rarely the case. Working on your craft, building a business and juggling another job (which is usually the case) means your more likely to be working every day of your life. You…
Dear artist, Do you ever find yourself starting on a new piece… before you’ve even finished the last one? For many artists, it’s just part of the process. That’s why having a picture of what to expect at the end of your process can inspire you to push forward. Whether you’re working hard to put finishing touches on a new…
“How the heck am I going to make a living off my art?” Every artist wants to make work that people care about. After all, the whole point of this is that you want to communicate with your audience. As American realist painter Edward Hopper said: “if I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint”…
Dear artist, When it comes to preparing your artwork for print, we find a lot of artists approach with curiosity – how will it work? Is it worth it? Will it be right for me and my art? Many artists can get caught up on the quality of the finishing touches – the type of paper, the format, the size.…
Dear artist, No one said being a successful artist is easy – let’s face it, most famous artists didn’t get recognition for their work until after they’d already died. And while not many artists are asking for the fortune and fame of Van Gogh, simply reaching new audiences and sustaining a profitable businesses can still be incredibly challenging. Printing can…