Journals for the Artist in You

Time to journal on behalf of your creative life? Journaling is a portal. By writing without self-censorship, you can explore new concepts, experiment with ideas, and make unexpected connections. Creative blocks often stem from overthinking or internal criticism....

10 Business Tips for Mid-Career Artists

Here are ten top business tips for mid-career visual artists looking to grow their careers sustainably: Clarify Your Brand & Artistic Identity Define what makes your work unique and recognizable. Ensure consistency in your messaging, aesthetics, and storytelling...

15 Tips for Reducing Artistic Anxiety

Here are 15 tips for reducing artistic anxiety so you can create with more ease and confidence: Shift from Judgment to Curiosity Instead of asking, “Is this good?” ask, “What am I learning?” Curiosity removes pressure and keeps you engaged. Set...

10 Tips for Bypassing the Gallery Scene

Many artists today are bypassing the traditional gallery system altogether or finding alternative ways to build their careers. Here are ten effective tactics for artists who want to avoid galleries or can’t secure gallery representation: Sell Directly to Collectors...

How to Ask for a Solo Show

What follows is a hypothetical conversation between an emerging artist, Daniel, and a gallery owner, Sophia, as Daniel tries to convince Sophia to give him a solo show. Setting Daniel and Sophia sit in a well-lit gallery office, surrounded by framed artwork. Sophia, a...