The Working Artist Learning Site

How To Be An Artist

I often get asked how to work as an artist by people who feel stuck in their lives. They feel a sense of creativity and…

I travelled the world, only to find myself back where I began 7 years ago. It’s been 7 years since that day someone made the…

As much as our culture marginalizes art and artists, as much as it dismisses our efforts, and scorns our value to society, our culture also…

Say what you will about young people today. this generation makes my heart sing for the future of the planet. Over the course of my…

As this extraordinary year draws to a close, every artist I know is looking forward in hopes that 2021 will bring happier surprises than 2020.…

One of the first questions I ask aspiring artists is, “What is it that you want?” Invariably the answer has to do with wealth and fame. Heroes…

Kim Roberts wasn’t always an artist, at least not in the professional sense. A self-described “closet artist” she thought of her art as more of…

I imagine that you’ve heard of the boxer named Mohammad Ali. When he passed away, the whole world mourned. But Crista, you’re probably asking, what…

So you’ve taken the jump and chosen to be an artist. Now what? Where’s the fabulous gallery opening in New York City? Where are…

Have you ever opened up an email that feels like a generic cold-call? You know those emails that ask you to give your art away…