Members Interview
Sharon James talks about returning to her practice after early motherhood, painting family life in rural Dorset and making space for stories often missing in British art. From IVF to raising a queer family in a mostly white area, she shares what it means to be seen without needing to explain or justify anything, and how she is helping other global majority artists find grounding and visibility too.
Take a look at the inspiring Faces submissions arriving from artists around the world. Through portraits, abstractions, and expressive forms, these works uncover vulnerability, strength, culture, and connection reminding us that every face holds a story worth seeing.
Simplicity looks easy until you try to master it. Piet Mondrian did what most artists spend lifetimes chasing, he made simplicity profound. Born in the Netherlands in 1872, Mondrian began like many others, painting trees, fields, and quiet horizons. But somewhere along the way, he stopped chasing what he saw and started painting what he felt. His journey from representational landscapes to pure abstraction wasn’t just about changing styles, it was about redefining what art could even be. Mondrian believed that beneath all the chaos of life was a hidden order.…
Being an artist is already very hard. Between painting, managing your studio, and trying to get your work seen, it often feels like you are juggling too many balls at once. What if I told you there’s a simple formula that makes it easier to get your work done, handle the behind-the-scenes tasks, and actually see results? The 60/30/10 rule does exactly that. It’s a surprisingly small adjustment with a big payoff, helping you balance creative time, admin tasks, and marketing without feeling like you’re drowning in to-dos. Here’s why it…
Step inside the studio of Canadian painter Renee Pupetz, where paint jars crowd the table, ideas appear without warning, and two cats watch it all unfold. Renee talks about coming back to painting after a tough chapter, how she lets instinct guide her work, and why she rarely throws a piece away. This conversation feels like sitting beside her as she fills her water jars, talks to her late father in the quiet moments, and gets lost in colour and chance.
Is it time for your art to be seen? Apply for October 2025 Artist of the Month with the Women in Arts Network. Share your work, tell your story, and let curators, collectors, and art lovers around the world discover your talent.
Themes in art are kind of like walking a tightrope over a pit of opinions. Tilt too much toward what everyone else expects, and suddenly your work doesn’t sound like you. Lean too far into your own thing, and people might scratch their heads, wondering what connects it all. That’s the daily juggling act every artist knows too well, how to follow a concept without letting it hijack your voice. It’s not just about looking good on a wall. Galleries, residencies, and even collectors all have invisible “expectations” baked into what…
Before announcing our selected artists for “Birds”, we want to pause and express our gratitude to every artist who submitted their work. Each piece carried a story of freedom, change, and the quiet strength that lives in every act of creation. Your submissions reminded us why we create in the first place: to connect, to feel, and to share the beauty of being human. Every brushstroke, photograph, and sculpture reflected courage and care, turning this open call into something truly meaningful. Now, we are honored to introduce the selected artists whose…
They say even the sun needs to rise every day to be trusted. The same goes for artists. People start believing in your work when they see it show up again and again, not just once in a while. The artists who build lasting value aren’t always the loudest or the most hyped, they’re the ones who keep showing up, quietly, steadily, and with heart. That steady rhythm builds something money can’t buy: trust. Consistency is how people learn that your art isn’t just a lucky streak. It’s proof that you…
In this feature, five painters show how abstract work can come from a life fully lived. Each of them looks closely at the world and finds something worth keeping. An afternoon sky. A chance encounter with a famous painting. A familiar shoreline. A color that changes your mood without asking permission. They play, experiment and let curiosity lead the way. Their paintings aren’t puzzles. They are places to rest your eyes and let your thoughts wander. Spend a little time with them and you may notice that you are seeing everyday…