And Why Artists Are Listening. There’s a quiet moment that happens every year at the ranch. It’s early—before the day has fully announced itself. The land is still holding the night, and the horses are already awake. Not restless. Not hurried. Just present. Fully inhabiting the moment they’re in. Horses don’t perform. They don’t plan… Read More »What Horses Teach Us About Presence
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A Guide to Getting it Right the First Time. As an artist, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing my work come to life on someone’s wall. My ultimate goal is for people to live with my work, and I love that I can do that with a wider audience by selling fine art… Read More »From Encaustic Originals to Fine Art Prints
Letting Go of Control and Embracing Serendipity. Photographing horses is both a challenge and a joy. You can plan only so much—after that, the best images happen when you let go, pay attention, and allow moments to unfold naturally. Horses are expressive, unpredictable, and deeply present, which is exactly what makes them such compelling subjects.… Read More »Photographing Horses for Photo Encaustic: Tips for Expressive Images
Printing Large Image on Multiple Pages. I’ve been using Photoshop for over 20 years now. I’m not a Photoshop wizard by any stretch, but I know enough to get what I need—and I use it all the time in my photo encaustic work. That said, Photoshop is big. It’s expensive, has a steep learning curve,… Read More »7 Alternatives to Photoshop for Splitting and Printing Large Images
Follow up after selling a piece of art? I recently sold this piece through my website and thought I’d walk you through my follow-up process. It’s not just about documenting the sale—it’s about nurturing relationships. Because people who buy from you once are far more likely to buy again. That’s exactly what happened here. Martha… Read More »Nurturing Collectors: What to Do After You Sell an Artwork
When is it OK to Pay-to-Play? To some extent, we all pay to play in the art world. Whether it’s through exhibition fees, framing, or booth rentals, we often need to invest money to get our work seen. If you’ve ever participated in an art fair, you’ve experienced this firsthand. You’re paying for the privilege… Read More »Pay-to-Play in the Art World: Knowing When It’s Worth It
I recently came across another workshop instructor’s handout on “workshop etiquette” — and honestly, I was floored. I can only assume the intent was to encourage mindfulness during class… but wow. The delivery? Let’s just say I hope she’s a better painter than communicator. Every paragraph made my jaw drop — lines like:“Give the instructor… Read More »Why I Encourage Questions and Conversation in My Art Workshops
The Power of Insta. I’ve learned over the years that I like to control things—maybe a little too much. And because of that, I’ve never been a huge fan of handing everything over to social media. I strongly believe every artist should have a website they own and a mailing list they nurture consistently. But… Read More »How Artists Can Use Instagram to Grow Their Audience
Recently I did one of my favorite things–ordering art materials. You know that feeling when a new box of art supplies arrives? It’s like Christmas morning for artists! 🎨 This time, I decided to step outside my usual black-and-white palette and treat myself to a full array of color pan pastels. I couldn’t wait to… Read More »How to Fix Broken Pan Pastels: A Simple Art Supply Hack for Photo Encaustic Artists