If you need to send art files to clients or collaborators, it’s a good idea to include your copyright data within your art file. In this post, I’ll show you how to quickly add this info to your Adobe Photoshop files. You can add this info to other types of software files, but since the […]

Last month I asked on Instagram, what you needed help with most right now. I thought it was interesting that most people brought up needing help with creative motivation. And actually, I’m not surprised! Getting motivated to create art, or work on your business, is a huge factor in seeing success. But it can be one of […]

A few months ago, I entered my art in an online contest. I did not win as a top finalist, but I kind of did win (more on that at the end of this post!). Today I’m sharing what I learned from this experience and from contests I’ve entered in the past. Not all competitions […]

A little over six years ago, I was sitting at my desk job as an in-house designer for a local newspaper. I had dreams of painting patterns, seeing my art on products, and running my own creative business full-time. I had been adding to my savings for over year, took a business plan class, and […]

If you’re an artist, you’ve probably been asked for free or discounted art at some point. Whether it was from a friend or family member, a business, or even another artist – it’s likely you’ve heard it one way or another. But what are you supposed to say when someone wants you to work for […]

If you’ve been looking for cruelty-free art supplies – meaning not made from any part of an animal and/or not tested on animals, etc. – today I’m rounding up a list of brushes for you. And regardless of if you’re worried about them being cruelty-free, these brushes are so good! Now if you want to go completely […]

If you’re an artist growing your brand or art business today, you’ve probably heard about the importance of finding your own “signature style”. Or you may have heard that you need to carve out your own niche, or become known for one main style of artwork. While I believe that concept truly is important, (read […]

Are you thinking about becoming self-employed? In recent years, and maybe even since the pandemic, it seems like being self-employed is becoming more and more enticing. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 9.651 million self-employed people in the U.S. (April 2021). This is about 30% of the total U.S. population. […]

Designing, or redesigning, your website is no small undertaking. If you run a creative business, chances are your website is one of your most important marketing tools. That’s why I knew I needed a new website – and for a few years now! I used to host my website on Squarespace, but when my online […]

Probably one of the top questions I get asked is: Can I license my art using only Photoshop?! Or should I use Illustrator? Or can I use both?  So let’s clear this up! You can use either Photoshop or Illustrator. Or, you can use both!  Use Illustrator for digital and vector art.  If you’re not sure […]