Members Interview
Most artists are told to focus on the work, not the numbers. But at some point, you realize your art isn’t just a practice , it’s a business that needs fuel. You start wondering how other artists manage to plan their income, handle slow months, or decide what to charge. That’s where a financial model comes in. Not in the corporate, Excel-heavy sense, but as a personal roadmap that helps you see where your time, effort, and money actually go. The idea of “financial modeling” can sound intimidating, like something meant…
Photographer and academic Kate E. O’Hara talks about how growing up in New York, studying social science, and her love for poetry and music shape the way she sees the world. In this interview, she discusses her move from film to digital, her fascination with people and place, and how photography helps her explore connection, story, and understanding in both urban and natural spaces.
If you’ve ever wondered why some artists’ prices seem to rise steadily while others stay flat, it usually comes down to one unglamorous but powerful thing: consistency. Not just in how often they create, but in how they show up, communicate, and build trust with their audience. Consistency doesn’t make headlines, but it’s the backbone of every sustainable art career. Collectors, curators, and even followers learn what to expect from consistent artists. Their work carries a rhythm, a visual or emotional through-line that says, you can rely on me to show…
At small shows, you can always spot the collectors. They move slowly, eyes lingering, heads tilting just slightly. They’re not rushing toward a sale, they’re trying to understand. They’ll glance from the painting to the artist, then back again, as if looking for a quiet match between what’s seen and what’s felt. Before they buy anything, they want to sense that the person behind the work is real, steady, and creating from somewhere honest. For women artists still finding their place, that kind of presence matters more than people realize. Collectors…
Brazilian psychologist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist Bruna Gazzi Costa talks about weaving mental health and creation into daily life. In this interview, she shares how painting and therapy coexist in her practice, why community plays such a vital role in her process, and how she sees the future of care extending into galleries and studios.
You ever notice how some artists seem to get seen everywhere , not because they’re rich or famous, but because their work somehow travels? It pops up in group shows, zines, someone’s Pinterest board, even in a random café post. And then there’s you, scrolling, wondering how your work that feels just as good, maybe even better, seems to vanish into thin air after you hit upload. Here’s the truth no one admits: being seen isn’t about being lucky, or loud, or backed by cash. It’s about being findable. And findable…
Before announcing the selected artists, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who submitted their work for The Places We Call Home. Each submission carried with it a story, a memory, and a feeling that reminded us just how beautifully diverse the idea of “home” can be. You invited us into your worlds into rooms filled with love, nostalgia, and quiet strength. Your art made us pause, reflect, and see that home is not just a place, but a heartbeat, a belonging that travels with…
You ever notice how sometimes you spend an hour crafting the perfect Instagram post , picking just the right filter, writing a caption that feels casual but deep, tagging every possible account , and then… 74 likes. No new inquiries. No new collectors. Just a few fire emojis from other artists who also know the grind. It’s not that your art isn’t strong. It’s that the platform isn’t designed to hold it. Instagram is built to keep people scrolling, not stopping. And your work? It deserves a place where people actually…
In the first article of our new series, we feature five women painters who approach landscapes as more than just places on a map. Through watercolour, acrylic, and mixed media, they capture the feeling of weather, light, and memory in ways that invite us to pause and look a little longer.
If you’ve ever searched for art opportunities online, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the words “application fee” appear. It can be discouraging, especially when you’re still building your career and every dollar counts. That’s why free open calls are worth paying attention to. They’re not just cost-free , they’re a chance to step into visibility without the extra weight of financial barriers. For women artists, access matters. The art world is changing, but it’s still uneven in many ways. Free open calls make space for artists who might otherwise hesitate to…