Artist Guide: Speed and Intensity

Web Presence, Exposure, and Evolution
When it comes to selling and marketing on the internet, speed and intensity is key. You may have this already working out in your favor, considering you have OCD tendencies, like me, and can’t wait to do this and that in regards to your business and art.

The internet’s rate of evolution [...]

Best of Natasha’s Art Candy - Artist Guides

I’ve rounded up some of my art business and social media guides that I’ve written over the past few years. My blog isn’t just about my silly rants or favorite things, right?

7 Lessons by Sugarluxe’s Chandra Michaels

Chandra is a talented designer and artist who’s work is taking the world by storm. Her blog is informative and encouraging for artists and female business owners. One of her recent posts talks about her younger Olympian hopeful years and how it formed her business sense and creative moves. Here’s an incerpt from the post [...]

Burning The Candle At Both Ends: Origin of The Jeweled Tree

What is my story behind the curly cued willows that grace hundreds of homes worldwide and garnered such acclaim?

And so it goes . . .
It was in the beginning of 2005. I was overworking myself, burning the candle at both ends, so to speak. I found myself constantly nodding off at the dinner table or [...]

Artist Guide: Fabulous Creating

This sounds alittle corny perhaps. Natasha, you’ve lost your mind now. I want to discuss the art of making art. Have you as an artist given yourself the ambience and atmosphere that inspires, strengthens, and enlightens your work? Plein Air artists get the beauty and ambience of the outdoors. What about us indoor folks? ;P
Creating [...]

Artist Guide: Artist Brains

Sounds like a zombie movie that goes straight to video, about artist with serious issues. According to many statistics, artists tend to have.. issues. lol. But really, what human doesn’t?
This past year has been harrowing for me. Another move, new financial responsibilities, overwhelming demand for my art, the boys going to school, 10 year anniversary [...]