Learn how to start selling your art the smart way—from eBay to your own website. Post-impressionist painter Dan Howard shares his journey from side hustle to art business in this practical guide for creatives.

Learn how artist Dan Howard starts each painting—from sketchbook prep to charcoal blocking to brushwork. A simple, effective process to conquer the blank canvas and paint with confidence.

Recently, I was invited to apply to show in a gallery. After some thought, I turned it down. Here’s why. 

While showing my work at a local art festival, I was approached by a number of individuals connected to a gallery. They appreciated my work and suggested that I should consider showing my work at the gallery. 

This is one of the greatest things an artist could hear! 

Flicking the creative switch comes easier to some people than others. Here’s some habits that I use to help me build and improve my creative abilities.

If you’ve ever heard me talk about art and the journey of becoming and artist, you may have heard me talk about the idea of finding your artistic family tree. 

I’m not talking about genealogy. I’m not talking about trying to trace your roots back to Van Gogh or Monet. Let me explain. 

Being creative sometimes comes naturally. There are people that are born inquisitive and, as a result, are incredibly creative. Creativity is about creating things (obviously) and creating things requires an inquisitive mind and a “what if?” approach to the world around us. 

I’ve gotta admit, I never expected artists to be the target of scams.

It’s not like we’re loaded with cash or surrounded in wealth. Collectible artists, such as Van Gogh and Picasso, I expect to be the subject of scams and art fraud. But not artists like me.

I’ve always been struck by this view of La Crosse. Many folks like to hike up Grandad’s bluff and get a view of the whole city. But for me, this view as you arrive in Downtown La Crosse is one of my favorites. The dog-right turn up ahead marks the center of the retail section of Downtown La Crosse and Leithold’s Music store. It’s just cool I think.