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Artistic Endeavors: Words of Wisdom for Art School Grads

You've written piles of papers, sprinted to class (on multiple occasions) with a canvas covered in wet paint, and pulled dozens of all-nighters. Hours have been spent sketching, sculpting, lighting, and framing — all for the satisfaction of communicating your ideas visually, for that chance to stand back …

Gallery Go-getters: Confronting Your Fears, Artfully

Aja Apa-Soura, aka sagittariusgallery, has been a fine artist since '99, went to college for it in 2001, and has been selling her work online since 2003. She just celebrated her 2 year Etsyversary. As a member of the Etsy community, she's known for helping new sellers get their footing on Etsy. In this post, she …

Shop Makeover Series: Gallery Go-getter (Part 4)

Andy Cooperman, a metalsmith, writer, and teacher who lives in Seattle, WA, shares advice and experience with artists in Part 4 of the Gallery Go-getter series. While Andy is a jeweler, he and his colleagues hope that their information is applicable to all forms of fine art and craft in the gallery setting …

Shop Makeover: Gallery Go-getter (Part 3)

Please welcome Andy Cooperman to the Etsy blog. This is part 3 of 4 in the Gallery Go-getter series. Andy Cooperman is a metalsmith, writer, and teacher who lives in Seattle, WA. His work is featured in galleries nationwide and the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, as …

Shop Makeover: Gallery Go-getter (Part 2)

Harriete Estel Berman shares her insights with artists who are considering submitting work to galleries. This post, Part 2 of 4 in the Gallery Go-getter series, ties into a Professional Development Presentation Harriete and her co-authors' (Don Friedlich and Andy Cooperman) will be leading at the …

Shop Makeover Series: Gallery Go-getter (Part 1)

During our focus on art this week, we welcome three professional development specialists who will be discussing the role of the gallery as a venue for artists. First up we have Don Friedlich, who will be hosting the Professional Development Seminar (PDS) at the SNAG conference this year. Etsy is …

Gift Ideas: the Professional Man

These gift ideas are for the subtly stylish businessman. He's not one for garish colors, yet he appreciates the well-crafted details of handmade items. Add a lil white fedora in there for flavor, and he's good to go …

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