Artist Archives | ArtPlacer https://www.artplacer.com/category/artist/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:32:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Essential art tools every artist should have https://www.artplacer.com/essential-art-tools-every-artist-should-have/ https://www.artplacer.com/essential-art-tools-every-artist-should-have/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:22:57 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=3945 Behind every great piece of art, there are some essential art tools every artist uses to achieve the result they envisioned. Of course, practice is essential, but so is having the right supplies to work with a particular technique. For example, if you try to paint with watercolors, regular drawing paper won’t be able to

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/essential-art-tools-every-artist-should-have/feed/ 3 Join The Working Artist Conversations with Crista Cloutier https://www.artplacer.com/join-the-working-artist-conversations-with-crista-cloutier/ https://www.artplacer.com/join-the-working-artist-conversations-with-crista-cloutier/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:27:13 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=9371 ArtPlacer and The Working Artist are partnering to bring you something special: a three-part, live conversation series on how to build a sustainable art career, by The Working Artist founder Crista Cloutier. Join us via Zoom for a monthly session of dynamic conversation, with a Q&A and take-home exercises to start putting the learnings to

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/join-the-working-artist-conversations-with-crista-cloutier/feed/ 4 By her hand: How women in the arts are building their own seats at the table https://www.artplacer.com/by-her-hand-how-women-in-the-arts-are-building-their-own-seats-at-the-table/ https://www.artplacer.com/by-her-hand-how-women-in-the-arts-are-building-their-own-seats-at-the-table/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:44 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=8842 What does it really take to build a career in the art world? For many women, the answer begins not with opportunities handed to them, but with the decision to stop waiting for it. Over the past few years, we’ve spoken to female artists, gallerists, and art professionals about the real experiences behind building a

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/by-her-hand-how-women-in-the-arts-are-building-their-own-seats-at-the-table/feed/ 2 Gifts for Creative People: 20 Ideas for Artists and Creatives https://www.artplacer.com/15-out-of-the-box-gift-ideas-for-the-artists-and-creatives-in-your-life-artplacer/ https://www.artplacer.com/15-out-of-the-box-gift-ideas-for-the-artists-and-creatives-in-your-life-artplacer/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:25:42 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=5085 The holidays are almost here, and if you’re looking for gifts that truly inspire the artists and creatives in your life, you’re in the right place.  This fresh 2026 gift guide goes beyond generic sketchbooks and paint sets to bring you meaningful, imaginative, and experience-rich gifts that spark creativity and support creators. Whether you’re gifting

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/15-out-of-the-box-gift-ideas-for-the-artists-and-creatives-in-your-life-artplacer/feed/ 0 Instagram for artists: 10 tips to grow followers https://www.artplacer.com/10-tips-to-gain-instagram-followers-as-an-artist/ https://www.artplacer.com/10-tips-to-gain-instagram-followers-as-an-artist/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:12:11 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=8560 For artists today, an Instagram art profile is more than just a place to post your work: it’s one of the most powerful ways to get your art seen, connect with collectors, and grow your career. Your Instagram profile acts as a dynamic portfolio where you can showcase your art, share your process, and express

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/10-tips-to-gain-instagram-followers-as-an-artist/feed/ 0 How to review your year 2024 and plan ahead for a successful 2025 https://www.artplacer.com/how-to-review-your-year-2023-and-plan-ahead-for-a-successful-2024/ https://www.artplacer.com/how-to-review-your-year-2023-and-plan-ahead-for-a-successful-2024/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:16:07 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=5140 The end of 2024 is just around the corner, this is a great time to review the past 12 months in your career as an artist: What goals did you accomplish? What projects found a roadblock?, an exercise that will lead to a more conscious planning of the year to come, starting by defining your

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/how-to-review-your-year-2023-and-plan-ahead-for-a-successful-2024/feed/ 0 How artists and art businesses can boost their sales during the holiday season https://www.artplacer.com/how-artists-and-art-businesses-can-boost-their-sales-during-the-holiday-season/ https://www.artplacer.com/how-artists-and-art-businesses-can-boost-their-sales-during-the-holiday-season/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:49:26 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=6563 Selling art during the holidays presents a prime opportunity, as promotions and ads flood the market with gift and shopping options. The holiday season is a critical time for artists and art galleries, with heightened public interest in purchasing art as gifts or personal investments. As the year draws to a close, the market sees

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/how-artists-and-art-businesses-can-boost-their-sales-during-the-holiday-season/feed/ 0 Chat with artists: discover Hélène Hubert’s vibrant world of still-life photography https://www.artplacer.com/chat-with-artists-discover-helene-huberts-vibrant-world-of-still-life-photography/ https://www.artplacer.com/chat-with-artists-discover-helene-huberts-vibrant-world-of-still-life-photography/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=7798 Get to know the photographic work of Hélène Hubert and how her lens captures vibrant scenes that delve into themes surrounding parallel realities, impermanence, and that that we cannot see. Discover what inspires the ethereal images in which she evokes joy and strength in a parallel universe where everything is possible. This interview is part

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]]> https://www.artplacer.com/chat-with-artists-discover-helene-huberts-vibrant-world-of-still-life-photography/feed/ 0 Chat with an artist: how Angelika Weinekötter’s connection with nature shapes her art https://www.artplacer.com/chat-with-an-artist-how-angelika-weinekotters-connection-with-nature-shapes-her-art/ https://www.artplacer.com/chat-with-an-artist-how-angelika-weinekotters-connection-with-nature-shapes-her-art/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:12:47 +0000 https://www.artplacer.com/?p=7791 In this interview, we dive into the creative world of contemporary painter Angelika Weinekötter. The artist shares her creative journey that started with an early connection with nature that pushed her to explore themes of transformation and consciousness by capturing the dialogue between humans and their environment. This conversation took place on the road to

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