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Where Art Might Go
Where might art go? Exploring new territories in the visual arts often involves pushing the boundaries of current practices, experimenting with emerging technologies, and responding to evolving cultural and social landscapes. Here are ten unexplored or underexplored...
On How Not to Ruin a Painting
On How to Not Ruin a Painting Here are ten tips for painters on how to avoid ruining a painting as it nears completion: + Take Breaks and Step Back. Regularly step away from your painting to view it from a distance. This helps you spot areas that need refinement and...
7 Marketing Resources for Artists
For visual artists, effective marketing can be crucial to gaining visibility and attracting potential buyers or collectors. Here are seven art marketing tools that can help you promote your work. You likely know all about these already: this is a little “refresher...
7 Art Marketing Books for Artists
Here are 7 art marketing books that have been recommended to me. Check them out and see which ones speak to you! “Art/Work: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career" by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber “Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to...
Your Collectors Matter!
If you have collectors, here are 10 tips for relating to them effectively. 1. **Know Your Audience**: Understand the interests, preferences, and backgrounds of your collectors. This helps in personalizing your approach and connecting on a deeper level. 2. **Share Your...
On Urinals and Six-Figure Bananas
[This is the third in a series of three guest posts from the artist Brenda Schweder. Please visit Brenda at https://brenda-schweder-found.myshopify.com or drop her a note to b@brendaschweder.com ** So Little Progress in a Century’s Time by Brenda Schweder Two weeks...
Impressionists Speak!
Our three new journals have just been published! If you're an artist, you'll love these beautifully-designed journals filled with inspiring quotes from the great Impressionist Artists. Each journal features four Impressionists. Volume 1 is anchored by Monet, Volume 2...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Going Viral
I’ve invited the artist, sculptor and jewelry-maker Brenda Schweder to provide a few guest blog posts. Please enjoy. And please visit Brenda at https://brenda-schweder-found.myshopify.com or drop her a note to b@brendaschweder.com A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to...
Brenda Schweder on Wearable Sculpture
Today’s post is from Brenda Schweder (https://brenda-schweder-found.myshopify.com), who creates the most interesting wearable sculpture. Here’s her “rant.” Please enjoy, and please visit her shop to learn more. Naturally Sustainable: One Artist’s Very Ambivalent Rant...
What Help Do You Need?
As a visual artist, what help do you need? As we build our life navigation app that will launch in September, we are looking at the idea of support. Who would you want to invite into your life to support you? What support are you looking for from someone you could...
