Kevin Hayler 
When it comes to selling art for a living, you must niche down and choose a subject with a proven market. That’s why I’m sharing my top 10 farm animal art bestsellers as a compliment to my 12 wildlife art bestsellers post. After over 20 years of selling my animal …
Every artist and crafter eventually gets asked the same question, ‘Do you sell on Etsy?’ It’s understandable, Etsy is a global marketplace dedicated to selling handmade and creative goods, so is selling on Etsy worth it? Before I committed my time to the task, I decided to find out. Selling …
For most artists, myself included, it makes more sense to sell your art locally. Think about it. Why compete with the world? Isn’t it better to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond? I think so, it’s worked for me for over 20 years. Your potential buyers are right …
Have you ever seen a street artist and wondered how to sell art on the street for yourself? I sold my art this way for over 20 years and I made a good living. You can too. You can legally sell art on the street with a local license, as …
I have already written my artist biography freehand without the help of AI, but I thought it might be fun to see if it’s possible to write an artist bio using Chatgpt. I think the final result was pretty good. Sign up for an account with Openai and, for the …
Ebay is mostly dismissed as a platform for selling art, yet it was the first place I sold my art online and I made a killing. That was a long time ago now and times change, so is selling art on eBay worth it now? It is worth selling art …
Does the fear of traveling alone hold you back? How does it feel to travel alone? Well, there’s good news, it’s never been easier to travel solo, and the truth is, you are seldom alone for long. If you make an effort to say hello and smile, the world will …
Drawing and sketching are similar but there are differences worth describing. Where they overlap the differences are subtle, but at either end of the spectrum, they differ noticeably. Let me define the fundamental difference between drawing vs sketching in a brief summary. Sketches are the rapid notes and looser lines that …
Pricing art commissions is confusing for everyone, and it’s tempting to look for a pricing formula as if that alone holds the answer. Sadly, this is a myth. The art world plays in a different way, even so, if you need a quick pricing guide try this: Calculate the price …
Have you ever wondered how some artists find such great titles for their artwork? Well, there are easy ways to name your artwork, if you know the secrets. Use these top tips to name your artwork: And don’t be pretentious. Above all, keep a notebook and jot down ideas as …
Most working artists have drawn people’s pets at some stage, I know I certainly have. It’s the obvious way to start earning some cash. This is how you can sell pet portraits: Market your pet portraits on social media, especially Pinterest. Pins are the best adverts for long term traffic. …
Your business card is your first impression so make it a good one, or it could be your last impression too. You have to know how to create and use a business card for it to be effective. This post will show you how. An artist must use their business card …
There’s more to naming your art business than meets the eye. I GOT IT ALL WRONG. It turns out that art business names are more important than I thought. So, in hindsight, I know what I should’ve done when I named my website. Art business names should be easy to …
For many artists, the idea of making a living from their art is a pipe dream. The good news is, with the internet, there are more opportunities than ever to make money as an artist. So if you are serious, here are 19+ ways to make money as an artist. …
I get a very good reaction from my Artist About Me page so I thought I’d analyze why it works. I compared my efforts to others and realized that I wrote my artist biography as a story. This is how to write an artist about me’ page without boring everyone to death. …
It’s the wild west out there and artists are losing out to copycats, theft, and now AI. Images can be copied, altered, and redistributed so easily that it is having a serious impact on artists and creators everywhere. So how do you protect your artwork from being copied? While it …
If you admire an artist’s work, you want to know how they did it, right? Perhaps there’s a magic formula that only professional artists know. Maybe it’s the kit list? If only you knew the best drawing supplies to buy. This article is about my personal kit. These are the …
Drawing requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional artist, it’s easy to fall into bad habits and make silly mistakes. It happens to us all. In this article, I’ll cover 32 common drawing mistakes and bad habits to avoid, ranging from the most …
Choosing the most practical way to learn art is daunting for a beginner. Many students start with a book, so let’s answer the question – are drawing books worth it? Drawing books are worth it for learning art. They provide a structured approach to mastering various techniques and styles at …
Drawing realistic grass is easier than it looks. With the right techniques and understanding of its structure, anyone can create detailed and convincing grass in their drawing. These are the main methods. Draw realistic grass by sketching short crisscrossed lines for short grass or long curved lines for tall grass. …