Art Supplies Archives - Barb Sotiropoulos

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.

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.

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