Articles

Passionate About Glass

June 2023, by Angie Landsverk

In an artsy Chicago suburb, Maia Stern is creating, teaching, and also building community. “I love making things with my hands. I love being on my feet actively moving, thinking, problem solving.…

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Wholesale Pricing:

June 2023, by Diane Sulg

For an artist who has been selling work to individuals, there is no bigger hurdle than pricing for the wholesale market. Every artist fears that reducing prices means not making enough money to…

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In the Spotlight: Your Wholesale Products

May 2023, by Diane Sulg

Quite naturally, the artistic products you create are the stars of your wholesale business. In this article, we are going to see how you can jump-start your wholesale sales by making your products…

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How To Photograph Form

May 2023, by Steve Meltzer

Handcrafts are high-touch art, and they need to be held in one’s hands to be truly appreciated. But you cannot hold an object you see in a pho­tograph to get a feel of its texture and weight.  To…

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The Dreaded Discount

May 2023, by Daniel Grant

Early on in Barbara Ernst Prey’s career, a man approached her where she was selling her paintings. “He looked me straight in the face and said he would pay me $1,000 less than the listed price,” she…

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