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One of the things I do is serve as lead editor for the Ethics International Press Critical Psychology and Critical Psychiatry series. We are currently looking for chapter contributors for one of our next volumes, to be called Artists in Crisis. We’re looking for...

Finding and refining one’s artistic voice is a journey, and journaling provides a space to explore it authentically. Writing about artistic influences, recurring themes, and personal experiences can reveal patterns in creative expression. And reflection on past...

Inspiration can prove fleeting. That’s why keeping a journal handy can prove so valuable. You can capture a feeling that would otherwise have quickly faded away. You can record a fragment of a conversation. You can draw an image—or record it in words. A journal...

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....

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...

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 Small, Playful Goals...

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...

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...

Two artists can collaborate in endless ways, but here are 20 possibilities: Joint Exhibition – Displaying their works together in a shared gallery space, creating thematic cohesion. Collaborative Mural – Combining styles on a large-scale wall or canvas, merging...

Are your paintings too tight? Want to loosen up? Moving from realistic painting to abstract expressionism can be a thrilling and liberating process. Here are 10 tips to help you make the transition, if you’re interested in trying your hand at abstraction. Loosen Up...