Creative Spirit Christine Karron

Christine Karron is a full time artist and illustrator. Her artwork has been published in books and magazines, exhibited in numerous exhibitions and sold to clients worldwide. Currently she is illustrating children’s books and paints between the projects. Christine,...

Not So New Year’s Resolution

How’s that New Year’s goal setting and resolution working for you? I can hear the groans and see the eyerolls right now as I type this. Yes, I’m talking to you. For some, the art goals are specific: sell x number of paintings, create 12 artworks that investigate a...

Creative Spirit Amy Purdie

Amy Purdie is the founder of Embellish where she creates pictures out of paper. She is also the founder of Whiteacres where she helps business owners feel confident about their business image. She lives in Northumberland, UK, with her husband, two small children and a...

How to Be A Successful Artist

What does being a successful artist look like? I always thought once I had my work exhibited at galleries I’d feel like I’d made it. Or, that after my first sale of art it would finally feel fully comfortable to share, “I’m an artist.” Yet, with each milestone met, I...

Creative Spirit Showcase: Raphaello Sanzio

The Creative Spirit spans time. Periodically on Artist Strong I will showcase a creative from history. Working from the same kinds of questions, I will research and share how these creatives across history and geography may have answered our questions about creative...