Like many creatives, you want to become a full-time professional artist one day. Isn’t that the dream? But the path to becoming a professional artist isn’t clear. They don’t teach entrepreneurial skills in art school. There’s

What’s an artist to do when confronted with the complexities of a creative life? Create a new picture. Work through the blocks between where you are now and where you want to be. “But Crista,” you say.

Wondering how to be an artist when nobody seems interested in your art? Keeping the faith during down times can be difficult, but it’s all part and parcel of being a creative. All of us have

If you’re an emerging or mid-career artist you might be asking yourself, ‘How do art galleries work? How can I find art gallery representation?’ While some artists seem to find art gallery representation easily, they are

So you’ve been thinking about how to start selling your art, and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. You’re certainly not alone! Whether you want to learn how to sell your art locally, nationwide, or how to

People often roll their eyes when I tell them I help artists to get organized. “It must be like herding kittens,” they sniff. Apparently, we have a bad reputation. But time management for artists is a

So you say that you want to learn how to be an artist. You have an innate ability to create and a burning desire to share your work with the world. But how do you get

Is your dream to be a professional artist who sells your art locally? Art exhibitions are a fantastic way to increase your profile and credibility as a professional artist, in your own hometown. And you don’t

Too often, people outside of the art world get confused when confronted with art. They’re afraid that it means something secret, something they don’t understand. Many times they walk away, not because they don’t like it

Are you interested in selling fine art photographs but not sure how to get started? A quick google search turns up thousands of tutorials on how to land portrait photography clients or sell your stock image

Wondering how to sell your art locally? With so much emphasis on selling online, it’s no wonder many of you have overlooked the advantages of selling your art locally. But selling your art locally can be

Emerging artists often ask me, ‘How do art galleries work?.’ Many artists wonder if galleries are still relevant? I tell them that even though the internet has made it easier than ever for artists to share

Are you an aspiring photographer looking to sell photographs online? Making money from your passion and turning it into a profitable career is possible when you have the skills, the drive, and the right platform. But

Marketing your art can feel a lot more challenging than creating it, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If your artist dream is to create a full-time living from your art, then you really

You’ve poured your heart, soul, and perhaps a few tears into your work – and now you’re struggling with how to price your art. What should you charge? It’s a question almost every artist has to