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How Artists Should Be Using Social Media

've read so many articles about this topic that eventually I didn't think anyone knew what the hell they were talking about.

Coronavirus vs. Artists

The world is experiencing this shift almost simultaneously which is unprecedented. Particularly in the art world shows are being cancelled.

What is the Small Town Artist Podcast?

What is The Small Town Artist Podcast and why should you care? I started The Small Town Artist Podcast because I became utterly aware of...

Confessions of a Paint and Sip Business Owner

I never thought I would write a post about this. I guess because I thought I'd always own the business I had. But like everything in life...

Why Become a Dia De Los Muertos Artist?

It's that time of the year again. The best time of the year for many! Many of us that enjoy dressing up in weird costumes and garments...

How An Artist Got Scammed By A 7 Year Old

I thought I'd start sharing some interesting stories and even some candid confessions that I've experienced as a full time artist. I...

5 Lessons Artists Can Learn From Frank Miller

Any aspiring artist could take a few notes from comic book creator Frank Miller. His titles, particularly The Dark Knight Returns, 300,...

4 Steps to Sell Your Art and Keep Selling!

When I first started creating and selling art it all happened accidentally. By that I mean I had art in a gallery and fortunately in my...

5 Tips to Engage with Collectors

Among the top questions most artists are pondering in our day and age is how to find collectors. Now that we have this incredible gift of...

Be Like The Terminator

Do you remember how chilling it was to watch Arnold relentlessly pursue his target in Terminator part 1? Or how that liquid metal guy...

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Alejandro Castanon

Fine Artist | Art Business Consultant