I enjoy painting flowers. To me they are jewels of nature, with an exquisite array of colors and endlessly intriguing shapes. They are subjects that could never get old for me. An important element of...
“But Crista,” they ask, “How can I make a living from my art?” “I want to be wealthy! I want to live on a beach and be dripping in jewels! And I want my art to pay for it!” Then I reply with...
It’s not about whether you succeed or fail as an artist. It’s about the kind of person you become as you do the work. Does it make you feel more authentic? Are you coming from a place of integrity? Do...
In business school, they talk about The 6 Stages of Entrepreneurship. But in art school, they don’t even use the word entrepreneur. They should. Artists are entrepreneurs. That’s the truth. And...
In a digital world where sharing everything seems to be the goal, when it comes to promoting your photography, social media is a great platform if you stay on schedule. One thing to consider...
Creating artwork with carbon dust is not a widely used technique, yet it is a wonderful medium for creating luminous and detailed drawings. Finished pieces have a lush appearance and the process is...
A counselor or teacher, a person who is influential — these are some of the words used to describe a mentor. Mentors can provide a powerful incentive for carrying forward one’s work — not only in the...
Enrich this holiday season with an excursion to celebrate and explore art. One of the best art cities in the world is New York City, where you can find extraordinary collections of art from all...
We’ve all been told that it’s imperative to back up our computers and make sure that our files and data are secure. But now that we’re running on more mobile devices and working with more online...
He was one of my first students. He came, he said, not for himself, but for the others. There were 87 artists in his community, he told me. “And I think I can sell their work if you show me...
