Members Interview

When it comes to holiday gifts, people notice the thought behind them more than the price tag. That is where your art can truly shine. A single painting, print, or handmade piece carries a story, a little spark of personality, or a touch of emotion that no store-bought gift ever can. Giving something uniquely yours feels alive rather than mass-produced. Giving art means giving more than an object. A moment, a feeling, or a piece of your own perspective comes along with every work. When someone unwraps your work, they are…

Let your art mark a powerful ending to 2025 and an inspiring beginning to what comes next. Submissions for Artist of the Month December 2025 are open, share your voice and your vision.

We all know the sinking feeling we get when we’ve been working very hard but online or in real life we see people with much lesser experience getting huge opportunities and we start to doubt our creative ideas, thoughts, and journey. It hits a nerve because we put in the hours, poured ourselves into every piece, and yet it feels like someone else is being noticed first. The truth is, opportunity rarely lands purely on merit or years of practice. There are hidden factors, unspoken rules, and sometimes simple timing that…

Watercolour has a gentle way of slowing us down. It asks us to look a little closer and let small moments guide the brush. In this article, we meet five women who each have their own relationship with the medium—whether they’re sketching gardens, carrying paint on the road, teaching beginners, or building a lifelong practice. Their styles differ, but they’re all connected by the simple act of noticing the world and returning to the page with care.

I get it. Accepting criticism can be hard, especially when you have poured hours, days, or even weeks into curating and perfectly arranging your portfolio, only to have someone point out everything they think is wrong. That sting is real. Feeling defensive, frustrated, or even questioning your abilities happens, but hear me out, critique does not mean failure. A portfolio is more than just a collection of work; it functions as a communication tool. Sometimes, even the most talented artists unintentionally make choices that confuse the viewer or dilute the impact…

This might be perhaps the question that pops up the most in emerging artists’ minds: how do I create a career path that feels intentional, manageable, and actually sustainable, rather than overwhelming and chaotic? The art world can feel like a storm of opportunities, deadlines, social media demands, and endless “what ifs,” and figuring out where to start, or what to prioritize, can feel paralyzing. Feeling scattered does not mean a lack of talent or ambition. Many artists face the same challenge of balancing creative growth, visibility, and practical needs like…

Ivan Shishkin was born on January 13, 1832 (Old Style) ,  or January 25, 1832 (New Style) ,  in the town of Yelabuga, Vyatka province, Russia. He studied art first at the School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture in Moscow (1852–1856), and then at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg (1856–1860).In 1860 he was awarded the Academy’s Gold Medal and granted a stipend to travel and study in European art centers ,  Munich, Prague, Düsseldorf. His exposure to the techniques and realism of the Düsseldorf school helped shape his…

In this interview, Australian painter Alyssa Joy Black talks about how time spent sitting in her garden during a long period of illness slowly guided her back into painting. She shares how this shift changed her practice, what helped her start creating again, and what she hopes people notice when they stand in front of her work.

Deadline Extended! You now have until December 30th to submit your work for the “Faces” exhibition. This is your chance to share your unique vision, join a global community of artists, and have your work featured alongside extraordinary creations from around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this inspiring showcase every face tells a story, and we want to see yours.

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” couldn’t be more true when it comes to open calls. On paper, they seem simple: submit your work, wait, maybe get picked. But if you’ve tried it, you already know it’s never that easy. Each call has little hidden rules, unspoken expectations, and tiny hints that can make the difference between getting noticed and getting lost in the pile. Here’s the thing, reading between the lines is what separates the submissions that feel random from the ones that actually hit the mark. You have…