8 Female Artists You Need to Know
Art history is full of stories about famous white men who created breathtaking art – but what about the female artists who have made an…
The #1 Website Mistake That Artists Make
I wanted to introduce a new voice today. Eddie Davis Eddie is the founder of ETCHster, an artist website platform. Eddie and I recently had a…
How To Achieve A High Level Of Success In The Art World
“Dear Crista,” the email began. “How can I achieve a high level of success in the art world?” Ah! That elusive goal of “a high…
Do You Show Your Work For “Good Exposure?”
It happened again. An artist wrote to me about a project she was offered, excited by the opportunity. She wasn’t going to be paid, mind you, but…
How Working Artists Survive Rejection
Rejection is an important part of being an artist – or any creative field actually. So it’s something that you need to learn how to…
My Favorite Podcasts For Artists
There’s no denying that podcasts have become uber-popular over the last few years. Doesn’t it seem like everyone’s got one now? There’s certainly no shortage…
My Experience with B-School
When I worked as an art dealer, my schedule was relentless with travel, openings, and sales. I didn’t have time to make my own art.…
He was my competition. And then he was my friend.
The scariest thing happened when I started working as an Artist Coach ten years ago. Back then, the space was brand new. I thought I…
How I Learned To Be An Artist By Going To Church
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been curious about the religions of the world. I started visiting different churches when I was a…
The First Artist I Ever Met
I told Andy about the special place where I ride my bicycle each day. It’s a tiny island in the middle of a pond. I…
