I wanted to introduce a new voice today. Eddie Davis Eddie is the founder of ETCHster, an artist website platform. Eddie and I recently had a zoom conversation where we shared experiences as businesses who serve the art community. Eddie told me about his background in tech and why he started ETCHster. He was so passionate […]
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“Dear Crista,” the email began. “How can I achieve a high level of success in the art world?” Ah! That elusive goal of “a high level of success.” Artists ask me about it all the time. And this is what I say: You’ll never get there. I say that because once you attain what seems
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It happened again. An artist wrote to me about a project she was offered, excited by the opportunity. She wasn’t going to be paid, mind you, but it would be “good exposure.” Ah good exposure! The two words that make every artist cringe. I get it. Trust me, I still do things for good exposure. And I
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There’s no denying that podcasts have become uber-popular over the last few years. Doesn’t it seem like everyone’s got one now? There’s certainly no shortage of inspiring podcasts for artists. If you want to listen and feel inspired while you paint, there’s a podcast for that. If you’re looking for practical tips on how to
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Towards the end of last year we saw the emergence of NFTs and NFT art. NFTs quickly became popular amongst art collectors, artists and other digital creatives. And this shows no signs of slowing down. But is NFT art simply a fad or does this represent a new possibility for artists everywhere? Is this the
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I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather hang out with The Muse and make stuff than create an inventory. I think we can all agree on that. But anyone can chase inspiration, that’s the fun part. To put the ‘work’ into your practice, you’ve got to slog through the hard stuff. Like it
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Looking to brush up on your craft in the new year? With no shortage of online art masterclasses available, it can be difficult to know where to begin. And while self-study is a great option to develop your skills as an artist, don’t forget that feedback and critiques are essential too. Some of these online
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Critiquing art. I’m not going to lie to you, it can be a minefield. Having others critique your art and give feedback on your work is such an important part of becoming an artist. It’s essential, actually. But it’s also scary as hell. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that the art
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There are really only two things you need to build an art career – craft and voice. And while it may be obvious what you need to do in order to hone your craft, what about developing your voice? Now I’m not talking about your voice as an artist here – I’m talking about the
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Tips on how to develop originality and find voice in your artwork.
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