Art Blog - ArtId

I know it's hard enough to find the time to make your art, let alone become a video producer, but the power of video is something you can't ignore. Buying art involves a very personal kind of decision-making process, one that includes an emotional response not only to the art but also to the artist. Because of the intimate nature of video, artists have the opportunity to present themselves and their art in a way that further inspires a positive emotional response in interested buyers. If that response is strong enough, likely a sale will be made. There is something different that happens when instead of reading about the artist, we hear the artist's voice, or see his/her studio as a painting is being made… Continue reading… 3 comments

We've just enhanced the artists' blogs so you can add your Favorite Links to your blog pages. This is a great way to recommend websites to your readers and to exchange links with other people on the Internet. Look for "My Favorite Links" as a new feature listed inside your studio in the member menu under the category "Blog". Having links to your blog and ArtId gallery from other websites also helps raise the amount of hits to your ArtId, and exchanging links with other websites you admire helps you create a network of like-minded art partners. Login… Continue reading… 0 comments

Thanks for watching ArtId's first YouTube video! It may be goofy, but there is a method to our madness. ArtId now has a YouTube account… Continue reading… 2 comments

We have exciting news! In the coming weeks, the Minds Island site will officially become ArtId (art eye-dee) . We chose this name because your business is art and the name ArtId more accurately identifies you to the world as a unique, working artist with a distinctive online gallery. Expect not only a new name, but an entirely fresh look as well as more features for both artist members and art patrons. The change will not interrupt current members' service but will enhance their membership features. This promises to be an exciting year and we hope all our members, new and old, will have great success with the new site. We are your premier online gallery space with top of the line marketing tools. Below is a look at what's coming!… Continue reading…