Members Interview
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You finally finish that sketch that’s been sitting half-done on your desk, or you actually get around to washing your brushes before bed instead of leaving them in the jar, or maybe you hang that painting that’s been leaning against the wall for weeks. You pause for a second, feel a tiny spark of satisfaction, and then… shrug it off like it doesn’t really matter. After all, it’s not a gallery show, or a feature in a magazine, or a massive commission. So it can’t…
Have you ever noticed how you can look at a piece of art, like it, and then suddenly love it once you hear the story behind it? It’s a bit like seeing a necklace in a shop window that looks nice, then finding out it was handmade by someone’s grandmother , suddenly the emotions hit harder. That simple backstory shifts the way you see it, and it’s no longer just an object, it’s a memory, a piece of someone’s life, and it feels more valuable instantly. That’s exactly what happens with…
In this interview with the Women in Arts Network, Jessica Woo talks about her path from early crayon sketches to animating major films and publishing picture books. She shares how she juggles motherhood with deadlines, what tells her a project is on track, and why she hopes her stories encourage readers to feel comfortable in their skin.
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, even if the art world sometimes makes it feel that way. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and no amount of late nights or caffeine is going to make your ideas magically appear. The secret isn’t in grinding harder, it’s in building routines that protect your energy while letting your creativity flow. Self-care doesn’t have to be a buzzword or a Pinterest checklist. It’s real, practical, and totally doable, even if your schedule is packed with projects, deadlines, or commissions. The little choices you…
Take a closer look at the recent Birds submissions, where artists from around the world explore the beauty, freedom, and fragility of birds. Each piece reflects a unique perspective whether through painting, photography, or sculpture showcasing movement, emotion, and imagination in ways that inspire and captivate.
Okay, real talk. You’ve been painting, sketching, or just messing around with colors for fun, and now you’re thinking… could this actually be more than a hobby? The short answer: yes. The long answer: yes, but it’s messy, confusing, and sometimes totally overwhelming. It’s not about luck, or waiting for “the right moment,” it’s about deciding you’re done playing small and actually putting yourself out there. Here’s the thing, turning your art into a career doesn’t automatically feel glamorous. There are no silver trophies handed out just because you finally post…
In this Women in Arts Network interview, Roxa Smith shares her path from Venezuela to New York, her method of layering gouache and acrylic, and how she knows when a painting is coming together. She talks about treating her practice with the focus of a full-time job, the challenges of balancing life with art, and why handmade work matters in an increasingly digital world.
let’s talk about something nobody really wants to admit: pricing your own art is weirdly stressful. Like, you’ve poured hours, sweat, and maybe a few tears into a piece, and now you have to slap a number on it? Suddenly, it’s not just your art, it’s money, math, and all the anxiety that comes with being a human who needs to eat. And the guilt. Oh, the guilt is real. You want to charge enough to feel like your work matters, but not so much that people think you’re greedy. And…
“Yes” has a way of sneaking into an artist’s life and never leaving. Every email, every invitation, every comment feels like a chance to grab something, to prove something, to be seen. But here’s the deal: saying yes to everything doesn’t make you unstoppable. It makes you stretched, tired, and wondering where your spark went. When you keep saying yes, the projects start to pile up. Deadlines collide, ideas blur together, and the work that actually excites you ends up on the back burner. That big, juicy, soul-feeding project? It’s the…
Have you ever had a day that seemed ordinary, only to realize later it changed everything about how you make art? Those moments sneak up quietly, maybe a critique stings, maybe a tiny success surprises you, maybe an experiment completely flops. At the time, they feel like nothing. But in hindsight, they’re milestones. Why care? Because understanding these moments is how you start learning from them instead of repeating the same struggles. Each “aha” or “ouch” contains a lesson if you’re paying attention. Knowing what to look for makes your growth…