Red River Paper Blog

You have a computer. You have a printer. Isn't that all the tech you need to share and sell your work in your shop, on Etsy, or in galleries? Not exactly....read more

In 2007, Sandra Freeman decided to go from art collector to art creator. See how this Dallas native quickly mastered photography, painting, and stitchery - and how Red River Paper has what she needs to bring it all together....read more

Although she never intended to start a business, this Maryland watercolor artist specializing in wedding invitations is crushing it with creativity and big thinking. Sarah Lewis is definitely "one to watch"! See how Red River Paper helps Sarah marry art and commerce....read more

Kath Chapman reveals how the power of selfies can give photographers, artists and others a big creative boost....read more

Becoming a mother isn't always the most convenient time to launch a business. But for Brett Blumenthal, creating art for her son's nursery led to sharing her artistic talent - and her love for nature....read more

Once a business executive, with a lifelong passion for photography, Jeffrey Stoner now applies his work ethic to capturing beautiful photographs of steam locomotives and mountain goats...read more

From Elton John to Miley Cyrus, Lynn Goldsmith has built a reputation as a photographer to the rock stars. "I don't take pictures, I make them."...read more

An environmental portrait ties your subjects to their occupations or interests while focusing on direct eye contact that mirrors the soul of the subject and defines them in a unique visual context...read more

Russell Lee photo documented Homesteaders in Pie Town. Documenting adversity, he also relished shooting the good times that hard times spawn, showing the indomitable American spirit...read more

To get the most out of your inkjet printer it helps to understand exactly how your printer technology, ink, and paper work together to capture the right settings for the perfect image....read more

Summer is upon us once again and here are some tips and product snippets to help you get back into the swing of things. Let's talk mice, monitors, ink, light, calibration and more....read more

Satin and matte finishes each possess distinctive characteristics and benefits, presenting both emerging and experienced photographers with a sometimes-challenging decision....read more

Josef Hoflehner, one of the world's renowned fine arts photographers, journeyed thousands of miles to photograph that penguin where explorers up and left everything as it was...read more

Bill Frakes, with a passion for place and a relationship to nature developed over a lifetime, documents a photographic essay to create the Nebraska Project adding to it regularly...read more

David Bergman says Photographically, it would be easy to fall into a rut and make similar images at every show. To combat this, I challenge myself to come up with new ways to shoot...read more

Andrew Slaton's friend Mike taught him a sensible western knowledge, while Andrew found an attitude of ownership over places much like like a drug addict chasing that initial bliss...read more

Over many years Andrew Staton, struck by the beauty of nature, has always felt a powerful ally at his side that has kept a watchful eye over him when needed during his National Parks Odyssey...read more

Cris Chisman says whether shooting on location or in the studio, the process should be an adventure of exploration portraying every subject with grace, strength and dignity...read more