Members Interview
You know that feeling when you split a bill with friends and somehow end up paying way more than what you ordered? That’s how a lot of artists feel when they first see a gallery’s commission rate. Fifty percent , sometimes more , can sound like daylight robbery when you’re the one who spent months creating the work. But that number isn’t random, and understanding where it comes from changes everything about how you approach it. Gallery commissions are less about greed and more about systems. Rent, staff, marketing, shipping, openings…
You can’t fix what you don’t measure. It’s one of those unglamorous truths of being a working artist , the creative part might keep you inspired, but the numbers keep you afloat. Every sketch, sale, or submission eventually ties back to how you manage what comes in and what goes out. Yet most artists push this side of their practice to the very end of the to-do list, right next to updating their portfolio and replying to overdue emails. An annual audit isn’t just a finance exercise, it’s a form of…
This article looks at the quiet strength shared by five dedicated oil painters. Through patience, steady work, and attention to everyday life, Sarah Sedwick, Jenny Barroso, Kim Smith, Emma Woolley, and Elena Gual show how persistence can turn ordinary moments into lasting beauty. Their stories reveal that creating art is as much about endurance and care as it is about paint and canvas.
They say the smartest artists don’t just apply, they study. And not in an academic sense, but in a deeply practical one. They look at who’s behind the decisions before they ever hit submit. That single habit can turn what feels like a guessing game into a strategy that actually works. Most artists treat applications like sealed envelopes , send, wait, hope. But if you’ve ever wondered why some artists seem to get shortlisted again and again, it’s rarely luck. They’re reading between the lines. They notice who’s on the jury,…
Scarcity has always held power. The fewer there are of something, the more people seem to want it. That same principle that drives rare sneakers or collectible coins also applies to art. Limited editions create a sense of urgency and value that open editions rarely can. But behind that allure lies a real balancing act , one that requires an artist to think like both a creator and a strategist. A limited edition isn’t just about cutting the number of prints. It’s a signal. It tells collectors that what they’re buying…
In this conversation, painter Lee Mohr shares how her connection to nature guides her work — from her early years in Alaska to her current studio practice in the Pacific Northwest. She talks about the calm of painting, the balance between structure and intuition, and how place continues to shape the way she sees the world.
What do faces mean to you identity, emotion, memory, or transformation? Across time and cultures, faces have been our most intimate storytellers, revealing and concealing, connecting and protecting. They hold laughter, silence, and the traces of every journey we’ve lived. Now, the **Women in Arts Network** invites **women-identifying and non-binary artists** from around the world to explore this timeless theme in our upcoming **international virtual exhibition**. Through your art, let faces become mirrors of humanity reflections of who we are, who we’ve been, and who we are becoming. Submit your work…
You’ve just opened your inbox to find that message every artist secretly hopes for. A brand wants to collaborate. Maybe it’s a local clothing label that loves your paintings, or a lifestyle company that wants your designs on their next campaign. Your heart skips a beat, your mind races ahead to all the visibility, the validation, maybe even the paycheck. But somewhere between the excitement and the reply button, a quiet question starts to creep in , what exactly am I agreeing to? For most artists, brand collaborations sound like the…
Most artists assume residencies are decided by the strength of their portfolio. And in a way, that’s true your work gets you through the first door. But once you’re inside, the conversation changes. Selection panels rarely debate whether someone can paint, sculpt, or conceptualize well. What they discuss instead are the subtler things that don’t always show up on a slide deck: clarity of thought, curiosity, adaptability, and whether your proposal feels grounded enough to actually come to life. Panels receive hundreds of strong applications, and by the time they sit…
London based painter Niah McGiff speaks about how her work explores the space where the digital and the natural overlap. She shares how slowing down through painting helps her make sense of a fast moving world and how ideas of identity and connection continue to shape her thinking. The interview offers a thoughtful look into how she uses an ancient medium to ask questions about modern life.