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QR Codes for Art Fairs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Artists
Many visitors leave your booth without a business card. Here's how to use QR codes at art fairs so they keep your work and you see what caught their eye.
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Your Holiday Art Sale Plan: Works, Dates and Shipping
Plan your holiday art sale: which works to offer, gift price points, the 2026 shipping deadlines, a winter open studio, gift certificates and when to promote.
How to Organize Your Artwork: A Simple System That Lasts
Know what you have, where it is and what it sells for. How to organize your artwork: what to record for each piece, a numbering scheme and a routine.
How to Write a Certificate of Authenticity for Your Art
What to put on a certificate of authenticity for your art, the extra details prints need, how to match it to the work, and the records to keep. With a sample.
Selling Prints of Your Art: Editions, Printing and Pricing
How to sell prints of your art: open or limited editions, how to number and sign them, who prints them, and how to price them below the original.
How to Price Your Art: Three Methods and When to Raise
A clear way to price your art: three methods that check each other, what a gallery commission means for your prices, and when it's time to raise them.
Artwork Labels and Price Lists for Your Exhibition
What to write on artwork labels for a show, how to make them easy to read, where to hang them, and how to make a price list that matches. With examples.
Gallery Mockups: Enhance Your Art Presentation
Art takes us on a wonderful journey of imagination, inspiration, and emotion. And, perhaps, there's no better way to truly experience the world of art than through gallery rooms…
Random Art Prompt Generator: Unlock Your Creative Potential with Artprompts
Are you looking for a way to unlock your creativity and unleash your inner artist? Then creating art prompts is the answer. Artprompts, or art prompt generators, can be used to…
Drawing Realism: 7 Pro Tips for Creating Realistic Drawings
Imagine being able to capture the world around you in stunning, photorealistic detail with just a pencil and paper. The ability to create realistic drawings, or drawing realism…
Interview with artist Alan Joseph Kurpakus
Alan Joseph Kurpakus, was born in Taipei, Taiwan and is currently living and working in Pemberton, New Jersey. Allan has completed his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the…
Online Art Booths: The Future of Art Fairs
As the world continues to shift towards a digital age, it's no surprise that the art industry is following suit. Online art booths are becoming an increasingly popular way for…
Drawing Inspiration: Unlocking the Creative Potential of Inspo Drawings
Have you ever felt creatively blocked, unsure of where to start when it comes to drawing ideas? Look no further! This article dives into the world of inspo drawings and will give…
Finding Your Art Niche: A Comprehensive Guide To Boosting Your Presence in the Art World
The art world is vast and diverse, offering a range of styles and mediums that cater to different tastes and preferences. While some artists may create works that appeal to a…
50 Art Prompt Ideas to Ignite Your Creativity and Fuel Your Artistic Passion
Every artist experiences a creative block at some point in their artistic journey. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, it can be difficult to come up with new ideas and…
Interview with artist Sonia Vinograd
Sonia Vinograd, born in Barcelona in 1995, is a gifted artist and expressive dancer of Spanish and Argentinian descent. Although Sonia is a self-taught fine artist, she has been…
How Many Pictures Can a Disposable Camera Take in 2023?
We're so thrilled to see the resurgence of disposable cameras, those iconic plastic varieties that were all over in the '90s. So we thought it was time to explore how many…
Drawing Prompts - Creative Prompts to Spark Your Imagination
Are you looking for fresh inspiration and ways to unleash your creativity through drawing? Look no further! In this article, we will dive into the world of drawing prompts, a…
Interview with artist Jonas Pehrsson
Jonas Pehrsson was born in 1971 and lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden. He is a self-taught multi-artist who paints both abstract and figurative. Jonas’ portraits explore the…
Essential Art Tools Every Artist Should Have: A Comprehensive Guide
Creating remarkable art pieces requires not only talent and practice but also the right set of art tools. The tools for art can significantly impact an artist's ability to realize…
Interview with artist Belinda Stone
Belinda Stone, a contemporary artist based in Melbourne, Australia, primarily paints in Acrylic but also uses different mediums and materials. Belinda loves nature’s beauty, which…
Interview with artist Edwin Datoc
Edwin Datoc is a photographer renowned for his striking cinematic imagery and portraiture, living and working around the globe, shooting fashion and beauty, lifestyle, portraits…
Interview with artist Conny Golla
Conny Golla is a contemporary artist, born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Since 1961 she has lived in Hesse, Germany, during which the most important and memorable part of her…
Interview with artist Juan Cortes
Juan Cortes, a passionate Travel Photographer for over 25 years, has been to many places and captured their beauty through the lens of his camera but his favorite subject is to…
How To Draw A Cookie - Chocolate Chip Cookie Drawing And How To Draw Cookie Monster - Fun Guide
Cookies are a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages, and it's no surprise that they've become a popular subject for art and drawing. Whether you're a beginner or an…
Interview with artist Tracy Munson
Tracy Munson is an award-winning international photographer with a Master of Photographic Arts Designation (MPA) from Professional Photographers of Canada, holds professional…
Interview with artist Elli Maanpää
Elli is a versatile visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland, who describes her art as full of life and excitement empowered by colors and Mother Nature. In 2013, she received an…
Interview with artist Michael Carini
Michael is a neurodivergent artist with Tourette Syndrome living in San Diego, California. At Loyola Marymount University, he graduated first in his class and with honors…
Interview with artist Alesha Bullock
Alesha, also known as Alee, working as a Digital Artist at Society6, is a self-taught artist who works primarily with oil pastels, charcoal, and pencils and likes to do an…
7 Best Free Software Tools for Artists (Plus, the Best App to Display Your Art)
Good digital and graphic design software is crucial for artists, and it’s often expensive. Whether you are an aspiring or a professional digital artist, you need tools to easily…
January update on new Features and Bug Fixes
When using Canvy, you may have noticed new features now and then. Some are the result of user input and recommendations, while others may be the result of some inner thoughts.
Interview with Artist Grey Coutts
Grey Coutts is an artist, currently based in Los Angeles, California. He earned a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2013. Often…
November update on new Features and Bug Fixes
When using Canvy, you may have noticed new features now and then. Some are the result of user input and recommendations, while others may be the result of some inner thoughts.
Interview with artist Herzfarbenrausch
Herzfarbenrausch’s real name is Enas Jusufov and he lives in Kardof, Bornheim Germany. According on his Instagram account, he is a queer artist, rich in love and colors, making…
October update on new Features and Bug Fixes
When using Canvy, you may have noticed new features now and then. Some are the result of user input and recommendations, while others may be the result of some inner thoughts.
Interview with artist Helle Borg Hansen
Helle is a visual artist and dancer from Denmark who currently lives in Skibby and works in various mediums. She’s known for her Red Flamenco dancers and combining exhibitions…
Interview with artist Sabrina Pilarz
Sabrina Pilarz is a self-taught French painter, born in the birthplace of the famous poet Arthur Rimbaud. She’s happiest when she’s got a canvas on her easel, a paintbrush in her…
Interview with artist Stephanie Barenz
Stephanie Barenz is an American mixed media artist and art educator living in Shanghai, China. In her large scale paintings, she’s been known to use garden hoses, large brooms and…
Interview with artist Vincent Zuniaga
Vincent Zuniaga is a self-taught photographer, artist, and digital painter. He sees himself as a citizen of the planet, and his subjects include endangered species…
September update on new Features and Bug Fixes
When using Canvy, you may have noticed new features now and then. Some are the result of user input and recommendations, while others may be the result of some inner thoughts.
Interview with artist Igana
Igana is based in São Paulo, Brazil, one of the street art capitals of the world. In the next two years he’s planning to make more than 30 pieces in the streets of São Paulo…
Interview with artist Michelle Tracey
Australian artist Michelle Tracey creates abstract fluid paintings by pouring paint/resin directly onto the surface and allowing the pigment to flow naturally. Energy work and…
Interview with artist Sofie Gaspard (sofieg)
Sofie Gaspard is a French artist living on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. She makes abstract acrylic paintings and she’s in love with color. Her interview was done in French…
August update on new Features and Bug Fixes
When using Canvy, you may have noticed new features now and then. Some are the result of user input and recommendations, while others may be the result of some inner thoughts.
Interview with artist Donna Fuentes-Postma
Donna Fuentes-Postma is an artist, cat lover, and start up business owner of Walk the Cats Art Studio. She makes customized digital portraits and pet illustrations. Donna comes…
Interview with Tamsin Nugent of Red T Multiples
Tamsin Nugent calls herself a music obsessed art professional. She grew up in Hong Kong and the UK, and now has a unique art business called Red T Multiples, where she edits…
Interview with artist Linda Klippenstein
Linda Klippenstein has experience working with resins, acrylics, and paper collage. She currently paints with acrylics, taking her inspiration from the way light sparkles and…
Interview with artist Ines Hornlein
Ines Hornlein is a “Producer of Visual Identity” based in Bali, Indonesia. She does digital sculpting and painting, and works as a multimedia art producer and graphic designer as…
Interview with artist Samantha Redfern
Samantha Redfern is a British artist based in Singapore. She paints abstract florals, botanicals, and cityscapes inspired by Singapore. Samantha loves that she can put her…
Interview with artist Tania Chanter
Tania and Michael Chanter are the Australian couple behind Tania Chanter Art. Tania creates the impressionist landscape pieces, and Michael looks after the website and marketing…
Interview with artist Martin Wessel
Martin Wessel is a self-taught artist and web designer, working as a senior cloud engineer in Denmark when he’s not working on his poster shop. Martin designs posters with a…
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