Members Interview
Have you ever scrolled through dozens of artist portfolios and noticed how quickly they start blending together? It is like walking into a gallery where every painting is hung in identical frames under the same lighting, leaving you with little memory of what stood out. Your portfolio, whether online or physical, should never fall into that trap. The truth is, if your work is going to resonate with someone, it has to feel like you, not like a safer version of trends you think people want to see. Collectors and curators…
Every artist who experiments across mediums eventually asks the same question: Will people think I’m all over the place? You might paint, sculpt, and dabble in digital art, and while that feels exciting to you, it can spark worry about how others will interpret it. The truth is, the fear of looking scattered is common, and it usually comes from the pressure to present yourself as “marketable” in a neat box. However, creativity doesn’t always fit neatly into boxes. Instead of treating variety as a weakness, consider it a strength waiting…
In this interview for the Women in Arts Network, New York-based artist Qianying Zhu talks about her practice in jewelry, painting, and mixed media. She shares how cultural heritage, everyday observations, and new technologies shape her pieces, and why she sees jewelry as wearable sculpture that creates an exchange between maker and wearer.
An online portfolio is not supposed to be a museum archive, it’s more like a living room that you keep redecorating. Too many artists treat their portfolios like a one-time project. They upload work once, check the box, and then let it gather digital dust. The problem with that is simple: people who find you online often assume what they see is the best and most recent version of your practice. If your latest piece is from three years ago, what does that say? It signals that you’re either inactive, not…
Five painters who submitted for our virtual exhibition The Places We Call Home showed us that home is never just walls and doors it is memory, emotion, and belonging. Through their submissions, we see how home can be tender, joyful, distant, or imagined. Each work is a reflection of personal truth, reminding us that while our experiences differ, the desire to belong is universal. This feature is not about selected finalists, but about honouring the generosity of artists who opened their worlds to us. Their stories enrich the growing archive of…
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of posting on social media, you’re not alone. Many artists see it as a separate, exhausting task, when in reality, it can be thought of as an extension of your studio. Just like you hang a finished painting on your studio wall before deciding whether it belongs in a gallery, social media allows you to test how a piece resonates with people in real time. When you shift your mindset and view platforms as another wall in your studio, it feels less like…
In conversation with the Women in Arts Network, experimental artist Leisa Rich shares how childhood experiences, a lifelong curiosity with materials, and a commitment to teaching have shaped her practice. From weaving with tin foil as a student to creating immersive installations that invite touch and interaction, her journey reveals the value of risk-taking, adaptability, and finding joy in experimentation.
When most artists sit down to update their portfolio, the images take center stage. The paintings, sculptures, or digital works naturally shine brightest, so the text is often treated like an afterthought. But here’s the thing: the words you choose to sit alongside your visuals can either pull people in or quietly push them away. Think about the last time you visited an artist’s page online. Did the words feel like they matched the energy of the work? Or did you skim because they sounded stiff or overly formal? Those little…
Think about the last time you walked into a cluttered room. Even if there were treasures hidden in there, it felt overwhelming and hard to appreciate anything. The same thing happens when someone lands on an artist’s online portfolio. If the layout is messy or overloaded, the work gets lost in the noise. A clean design lets the art breathe, giving viewers the space to engage without distraction. For many artists, the instinct is to show everything, as if quantity proves dedication. But the truth is, curation is what makes your…
Most artists don’t wake up thinking about keywords or algorithms. You probably care more about color palettes than meta tags. But here’s the truth: your online portfolio is like a gallery sitting on a quiet street. If no one knows it’s there, your brilliant work might never get noticed. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is how you put up bright signs pointing people in your direction. Without it, collectors, curators, or even casual art lovers may never stumble across your work, no matter how incredible it is. Think about it this…