5 Red Flags for Instagram DM Scams
It happens to almost every artist who has an account on Instagram – you get a direct message asking if you take commissions.
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10 Effective ways for artists to make money
Choosing a career as an artist doesn’t mean that you have to starve. It does mean, however, diversifying your income streams and being creative about it.
7 Helpful Tips for Selling at an Artist Market
Artist markets are a popular way to sell your artwork and connect with your audience in real-time. I recently participated in my first
Strathmore Stretched Canvas Review
Everyone stop what you’re doing….artist brand Strathmore, most popularly known for their wide section of student, artist, and professional grade papers, now makes
Milan Art Mastery Program Section One Review
In April of this year, I decided to expand my creative potential by signing up for the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program. If
My Battle with Vestibular Migraine
Every day, an estimated 10% of the world’s population has to deal with the pain and frustration of living with a neurological disease
5 Rookie Mistakes When Taking Commissions
Taking commission artwork requests is not a new concept when it comes to being an artist. In fact, for some, it can be
Milan Art Mastery Program Review Part 1
Being an artist is a lifelong learning experience. If at any point you think you know everything there is to know, honestly you’re
5 Hard Truths About Running an Art Business
Recently I’ve been noticing more artists on social media talking about the hard truths of running their art business. While it’s been a
Ferris Wheel Press Feature
It’s not often that I buy a product based on its packaging. I made the exception when I came across Ferris Wheel Press
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5 Hard Truths About Running an Art Business
March 26, 2023
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Recently I’ve been noticing more artists on social media talking about the hard truths of running their art business. While it’s been a bit disheartening
Ferris Wheel Press Feature
January 27, 2023
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It’s not often that I buy a product based on its packaging. I made the exception when I came across Ferris Wheel Press ink on
Is AI-Generated Art Hurting Artists?
December 7, 2022
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Technology has advanced our civilization in ways we once could only dream of. Most recently, the topic of AI-generated art has become a hot topic
10 Effective Ways for Artists to Make Money
November 30, 2022
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Making an income as an artist doesn’t always come from just selling your artwork. In fact, with so many more opportunities to reach a larger
Are You Using the Correct Colour Space?
November 20, 2022
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You may be familiar with the terms CMYK or RGB when it comes to colour spaces, but do you know the difference and why it
Derwent Chromaflow Review
November 13, 2022
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Derwent released a new line of coloured pencils called Chromaflow in the Spring of 2021. As a relatively big fan of Derwent products, I was
Hey, I'm Barb!
I’m a Canadian artist and designer specializing in coloured pencil and mixed media. When I’m not creating art, I love helping other artists by sharing tips and tricks that have helped me. You can find me on all of my social channels @barbsotiart or check out my past Q&A articles for COLORED PENCIL Magazine or my co-hosting appearances on the Sharpened Artist Colored Pencil Podcast.
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