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A Beginners Guide to Becoming a Public Artist
If you are interested in public artist work as a muralist, a sculptor, or a digital artist, this beginners guide is for you.

Mary E D Ryan
Mar 17, 202318 min read
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Techniques for Wiring Paintings
do's and don'ts for wiring your work so that it will hang straight and secure, and to prevent damaging the canvas in the process.

Mary E D Ryan
Mar 10, 20237 min read
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Gallery Wrap vs Framing Your Art
There are so many canvases for artists to choose from for their work, and newer art collectors sometimes don't know all the terminology...

Mary E D Ryan
Mar 9, 20239 min read
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Investing in Acrylic Artist Paints: Brands Review
Studio artists and hobby artists can spend a chunk of money on artist paint. I prefer acrylic paints over working with oil or watercolor...

Mary E D Ryan
Feb 23, 20236 min read
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Paint Pens: Product Review and Artist Tips
Creating art is ideally a seamless and blissful experience - don't we wish - but sometimes things go wrong. As an artist for many...

Mary E D Ryan
Feb 18, 20235 min read
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Preparing your Canvas for Paint
Putting paint to your favorite art brush and plopping some on a new canvas is a moment of bliss for artists, but what to do first to...

Mary E D Ryan
Feb 10, 20234 min read
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Applying for Grants: what Artists Need to Know
When grant season comes around each year for artists, it's a good time to be on your toes and stay informed of opportunities that could...

Mary E D Ryan
Feb 3, 20239 min read
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Preparing to Work with Art Galleries
Artists are faced with many decisions regarding how to promote their work. The oldest option on the list is art galleries. An art...

Mary E D Ryan
Jan 27, 202311 min read
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