Tag: art market

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…