What we learned at Degrees of Realism 2024
Date What a show! With our 5th Annual Art Exhibition officially done and dusted, its time to reflect, express gratitude, celebrate our wins and also to share what we learned. Degrees of Realism was an absolutely resounding success – with more than double the amount of sales than any of our previous exhibitions – we […]
5 Ways to Challenge Yourself as an Artist and Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
As artists, it’s easy to get comfortable with our usual techniques, mediums, or subject matter. While it feels great to create something that comes naturally to us, there’s real growth in stepping outside of that comfort zone! Pushing yourself in new directions not only helps you improve your skills but can also reignite your passion […]
Understanding Artist’s Block: The Psychology Behind It
Date What is Artist’s Block? Artist’s block, sometimes referred to as creative block, is a frustrating experience where an artist struggles to produce new work or feels a lack of inspiration. This phenomenon is not exclusive to visual artists; writers, musicians, and other creative professionals can also face similar hurdles. Understanding the psychological aspects behind […]
What is Miniature Art?
Contributed By: Karen Wiggill Perhaps your first thoughts are miniature doll houses and furniture, or even a small painting, but it’s none of these. Miniature Art is a fine art form, including paintings, engravings and sculpture. Paintings are executed with extreme detail, typically showing all the tiny brushstrokes or pencil marks, but exhibits all the […]
Packaging Your Framed Artwork
There is probably not a more precious moment than when your artwork sells or is accepted into an exhibition. To me personally the elation is often quickly replaced with a sense of dread as I contemplate shipping. One of the challenges as an artist is the very real possibility of an artwork being damaged in […]
Tips for Submitting Art for Exhibitions
You’ve read the Prospectus and your artwork is signed and complete. Its time to complete the entry form and submit your entry, but now you’re suddenly unsure. How is this photo of the artwork supposed to look? Most competitions and exhibitions will have information in their prospectus or entry form on exactly what size image […]