Members Interview
What’s This Portfolio Actually For? Let’s be real, figuring out how long your portfolio should be is a bit like packing for a trip. Too little and it feels like you’re underprepared, too much and it becomes a hassle to carry. The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It all depends on where your portfolio’s going and who’s flipping through it. Are you applying for a residency, a grant, or finally updating that website your cousin’s been nagging you about since 2022? Every opportunity has its own expectations, and that changes the…
Three women. Three journeys. One conversation about finding your way through painting, grief, change, and connection. From Milan to Montana, discover how Sherri, Monica, and Irena turn real life into meaningful visual stories.
Why Your Portfolio Intro is Kind of a Big Deal Think of your portfolio introduction as your front door. Before anyone browses your work, they meet your words. And those words can either invite someone to step inside or make them scroll right past. Whether you’re an emerging artist or simply updating your online presence, your introduction isn’t just filler. It’s your first impression, your handshake, your hello-I’m-here moment. It frames your work with intention and gives your viewer a soft place to land before they dive into the visuals. Writing…
Updating your art portfolio regularly sounds like something only superhumans do… or people who somehow enjoy spreadsheets. But for the rest of us (who maybe have 37 unfinished paintings, two open calls bookmarked, and no idea what year our artist bio was last updated), it can feel like a lot. So, what if we made it… not stressful? What if your portfolio timeline felt more like a cozy studio ritual than a looming admin task? This guide isn’t about turning you into a marketing robot. It’s about crafting a flexible rhythm…
Ever stared at your artwork, tilted your head, and thought, “Hmm… something’s off, but I can’t put my finger on it?” It’s like your art is trying to whisper something… but in a language you haven’t fully translated yet. That, my friend, is the sweet chaos of art revision. It’s not about fixing mistakes, it’s about deepening your connection to the work. And while artists don’t always call it “editing” the way writers do, we do it just the same: we adjust, tweak, scrape, layer, pause, and return with fresh eyes.…
Portfolios often get framed as some intimidating final boss for artists. Like it’s this sacred document where everything must be polished, flawless, and ready to impress every gallery on Earth. But let’s flip that idea. What if your portfolio didn’t have to feel like a stiff job interview? What if it felt more like your favorite sketchbook, carefully curated, full of intention, and unmistakably you? This guide is here to help you do just that. We’re not just talking about uploading high-res images and calling it a day. We’re diving into…
Three artists, three journeys, one honest conversation about life, change, and creativity. Tara Harris, Djamila Fierek, and Esther Kelly share how they’ve turned grief, intuition, and adventure into meaningful practices that keep them grounded and open to discovery.
Three women, three creative paths—one shared thread: the need to tell stories that feel true. Irina Jomir, Alexandra Telgmann, and Alicia Tubbs invite us into their worlds through photography, painting, and faith, showing how art begins with noticing, feeling, and following what moves you.
In this interview, Florida-based illustrator Ava Farahani talks about what inspires her, how she balances the outer and inner worlds in her work, and why she turns to texture and soft forms to tell visual stories. She also shares how breaks can help her move past creative blocks and what it means to her when an idea finally clicks into place.
Meet three artists—Tori Page, Hannah Witner, and Olena Hrynevych—who are using creativity to explore life, identity, and connection. Through performance, collage, and experimentation, they remind us that art begins with listening, feeling, and daring to follow the unknown.