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Business Solutions for the Self-Taught Artist

There is a common belief that self-taught artists are at a disadvantage when it comes to becoming professionals. We are of Continue reading →

What Good Might Come from the Least of Us

“But who knows what good might come from the least of us? From the bones of old horses is made Continue reading →

Ways of Looking — Olafur Eliasson

“I’ve walked a lot in the mountains in Iceland. And as you come to a new valley, as you come Continue reading →

Examples of Artwork Labels

  There are a few questions I constantly receive, and one of the most common is how to label artworks Continue reading →

Relatable Words for Artists from Gerhard Richter

“Of course I constantly despair at my own incapacity, at the impossibility of ever accomplishing anything, of painting a valid, Continue reading →

How to Choose an Art School

Choosing an art school, like any post-secondary institution, can be an exciting but daunting process. There are many factors to Continue reading →

How to Write an Artist’s CV When You Don’t Have Much (Or Any!) Professional Experience

The post How to Write an Artist CV in 10 Steps is the most popular in the history of The Continue reading →