5 Tips to Paint Eyes Realistically | How to Paint for Beginners

Ever felt like your paintings just aren't "real" enough? Especially when you paint someone's face, and particularly their eyes? Listen, we all get frustrated with our own work as artists—it's completely normal. But feeling that frustration is the first step toward improving—it's what motivates us to seek advice and tips to make changes in how …

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Free Online Holiday Card Painting Class | Make 2 Christmas Card Designs

Hello, fellow artists... and happy holidays! Because, as we all know, the time has come once again to send out your yearly holiday or Christmas cards. Now, you could just buy and send a pack of plain, generic cards... or, you could make and paint your own with me right here, right now! That's all …

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Free Watercolor Class for Beginners + Printable | How to Be a Talented & Confident Artist

Welcome, fellow artist, to a very special, very different kind of watercolor class. It's actually a bit of a follow-along painting session in which we will chat talent & confidence while we do a lovely watercolor painting. Plus, this class comes with a totally free "watercolor coloring page", which you can download below and print! …

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Introducing the “Watercolor with Confidence” Course by Canvas Academy

Fellow artists: have you ever struggled to really paint with total confidence? Or do you find it difficult to really *believe* you can paint anything you set your mind to? Listen, we all get those thoughts sometimes, and that's okay. But... wouldn't it be nice to learn how to be a more confident painter? Well, …

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7 Tips to Sell Custom-Made Art | How to Take Custom Requests from Customers

Yes, fellow artists, I'm back with another "how to sell your art" guide today! If you're new here, please feel free to check out some previous guides that I've already shared, like: The #1 Rule to Sell Your Art How to Take Your Art to Fairs & Festivals 6 Tips to Make Money Off Your …

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How You Can Become a Great Painter without “Natural Talent”

Anybody else ever feel that certain tinge of jealously when you look at another artist's painting, sigh, and think, "ugh, if only I could be that talented..." Listen—you're not alone. And, listen to this—there is definitely a way to become just as great a painter as the artist next to you without having so-called "talent". …

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7 Tips to Sell Your Art Online | Make Money Off Your Work [Video]

Welcome, fellow artist! Want to learn how easy it can be to sell your artwork online? Check out the video below, which outlines 7 of my best tips for you when it comes to selling your art online, whether you create paintings, sculptures, ceramics, or anything in between. Plus, heads up, I am Kari Lynn …

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8 Tips to Sell Art In-Person | Sell Art in Galleries & Art Shows [Video]

Hello there, fellow artist! Ready to learn how to actually get your art into galleries, art shows, festivals, and other in-person venues? Check out the video included below, which takes you through 8 tips on how to sell your art to potential buyers in-person (not online—that's in another video found here). Plus, below the video, …

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6 Tips to Make Money Off Your Art | Guide to Selling for Artists [Video]

Welcome, fellow artists... near and far! Ever wondered if it's truly possible to sell your artwork? Always been afraid to take that first step in making money off your art? Well, here, I want to share my top 6 tips with you as to how you can make money off your artwork—yes, seriously! This applies …

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For Artists: How to Make a Business Plan (with FREE Printable)

Ready to jump-start your business as an artist? Because, here, we've got an awesome, 10+ page business plan template made for creative people just like you! Download the Business Plan Now Each page is interactive, and you can either write on the pages digitally (more help on that below), or you can print them and …

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