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Thick colorful impasto paint on canvas

Thick colorful impasto paint on canvas

Master the Art of Impasto Painting

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Art 101: A Crash Course in Art History (For People Who Don't Know a Monet from a Manet)

Art 101: A Crash Course in Art History (For People Who Don't Know a Monet from a Manet)

Art 101: A Crash Course in Art History (For People Who Don't Know a Monet from a Manet)

Mary Katherine Fickel

3 min read

Art Marketing 101: 10 Things I’d Do Today If I Wanted to Sell More Art (Without Feeling Like a Sellout)

Art Marketing 101: 10 Things I’d Do Today If I Wanted to Sell More Art (Without Feeling Like a Sellout)

Art Marketing 101: 10 Things I’d Do Today If I Wanted to Sell More Art (Without Feeling Like a Sellout)

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

What I’d Do with My Cousin in Fredericksburg, TX: A Chill Weekend of Hikes, Art Hunts, and Late-Night Laughs

What I’d Do with My Cousin in Fredericksburg, TX: A Chill Weekend of Hikes, Art Hunts, and Late-Night Laughs

What I’d Do with My Cousin in Fredericksburg, TX: A Chill Weekend of Hikes, Art Hunts, and Late-Night Laughs

Mary Katherine Fickel

3 min read

Art 101: What We Can Learn from Famous Art Collectors (Even If We Don’t Have Their Budget)

Art 101: What We Can Learn from Famous Art Collectors (Even If We Don’t Have Their Budget)

Art 101: What We Can Learn from Famous Art Collectors (Even If We Don’t Have Their Budget)

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Art 101: Understanding Different Art Mediums (And Why They Matter for Collectors)

Art 101: Understanding Different Art Mediums (And Why They Matter for Collectors)

Art 101: Understanding Different Art Mediums (And Why They Matter for Collectors)

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Art 101: Originals, Prints & Reproductions; What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Collectors

Art 101: Originals, Prints & Reproductions; What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Collectors

Art 101: Originals, Prints & Reproductions; What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Collectors

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Art 101: How to Identify Your Personal Art Style (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Art 101: How to Identify Your Personal Art Style (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Art 101: How to Identify Your Personal Art Style (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

What I’d Do with My Dad in Fredericksburg, TX

What I’d Do with My Dad in Fredericksburg, TX

What I’d Do with My Dad in Fredericksburg, TX

Mary Katherine Fickel

3 min read

Lavender in a field Fredericksburg, TX

Lavender in a field Fredericksburg, TX

2025 Fredericksburg, TX Spring and Summer Festivals

Mary Katherine Fickel

5 min read

A woman getting a massage in Fredericksburg, TX

A woman getting a massage in Fredericksburg, TX

The Complete List of Spas in Fredericksburg, TX

Mary Katherine Fickel

5 min read

"Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History": Examining President Trump's Executive Order on the Smithsonian and National Monuments

"Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History": Examining President Trump's Executive Order on the Smithsonian and National Monuments

"Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History": Examining President Trump's Executive Order on the Smithsonian and National Monuments

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Top Unique Things to Do in Fredericksburg, TX: Art, Adventure, and Wine

Top Unique Things to Do in Fredericksburg, TX: Art, Adventure, and Wine

Top Unique Things to Do in Fredericksburg, TX: Art, Adventure, and Wine

Mary Katherine Fickel

5 min read

The Waldorf Astoria coming to Fredericksburg, TX

The Waldorf Astoria coming to Fredericksburg, TX

The Waldorf Astoria coming to Fredericksburg, TX

Mary Katherine Fickel

5 min read

The Smart Collector’s Guide to Emerging Artists: Buy Before They Blow Up

The Smart Collector’s Guide to Emerging Artists: Buy Before They Blow Up

The Smart Collector’s Guide to Emerging Artists: Buy Before They Blow Up

Mary Katherine Fickel

5 min read

How to Style Your Home with Art (Without Looking Like Pottery Barn)

How to Style Your Home with Art (Without Looking Like Pottery Barn)

How to Style Your Home with Art (Without Looking Like Pottery Barn)

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Oil Paintings vs. Prints: Which One Belongs in Your Collection?

Oil Paintings vs. Prints: Which One Belongs in Your Collection?

Oil Paintings vs. Prints: Which One Belongs in Your Collection?

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

How to Buy Art Like A Pro (Without Draining Your Savings)

How to Buy Art Like A Pro (Without Draining Your Savings)

How to Buy Art Like A Pro (Without Draining Your Savings)

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

A painting hanging in a loft. The art is of a bouquet of flowers

A painting hanging in a loft. The art is of a bouquet of flowers

Your Art Speaks – Make Sure Your Brand Amplifies the Message

Mary Katherine Fickel

4 min read

Art Supply Trends 2025

Art Supply Trends 2025

Art Supply Trends 2025

Mary Katherine Fickel

5 min read

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