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art biz

How to Run Your Art Biz Whilst Working a Full Time Job (and/or parenthood)

As tomorrow I'm going back to work after 10 months of maternity leave, I thought I'd share with you how I have been running my Art Biz while I was ...

instagram

Reels for Artists 101

I've created more than 400 videos since my early days on Instagram, and I feel like I've learned a thing or two over time and I want to share them...

creativity & motivation

How do you feel worthy as an artist when you’re not creating enough?

Let’s face it, as an artist, the pressure to create sometimes is very far away from the reality, sometimes this pressure can be immense. Expectatio...

creativity & motivation

How to overcome your creative block

Creative blocks are very common for us artists but what are they? Why do we get them? And, most importantly, how do we get out of a creative block?...

creativity & motivation

How being afraid to put your work out there is part of being an artist

I still remember the resistance of creating an Instagram account, back in 2016. And the fear of uploading the first few pictures. As an artist, one...

creativity & motivation

Avoid These Top 7 Mistakes when starting with abstract art

What is abstract art? Why is it so beautiful and powerful and sometimes complex and very simple at the same time? The reality is that abstract art ...

art biz

How an overnight success for your art business is never simply an overnight success

... but it’s hours and hours and years and early mornings of dedication and obsession to your craft, sales and canvases. The last thing I want to d...

creativity & motivation

You don't need to have everything perfect before you start

I think I have written this blog post for myself more than anything, because as an artist, it can be very easy to get caught up in the idea that ev...

art

It's all about contrast

Do you want to know a little secret? One of the major reasons why I started using lines on my artworks was to create contrast. (And movement. But ...

collectors

How to use art to create a focal point in a room

A statement artwork piece (or a gallery wall) is a great way to add visual interest to a room and create a focal point. A focal point is the main ...

collectors

The benefits of collecting art, more than just a hobby

In this short blog post I want to briefly touch (and possibly expand some of these points at a later moment) what are some of the benefits of colle...

collectors

How to pick art that fits perfectly your walls

By talking to collectors, I have noticed there are common themes when it comes to picking art for their walls. So in this blog post you will find t...