Tag: art storytelling

Mandi's studio isn't what you'd picture when you think of an artist's workspace. Walk through the door and you're hit with mess. Real mess. Papers piled on papers, images cut partway through, notes written in whatever state of mind she was in at the time. In this studio visit, the multidisciplinary artist explains why her space looks the way it does and what all that disorder actually makes possible. She talks about how thoughts move from her journals onto canvas without getting squeezed into a plan, why she works on several…

In this studio visit, we step into the working world of a Brazilian clinical psychologist and visual artist Bruna Gazzi Costa who paints between therapy sessions and long, quiet weekends. She shares how listening shapes her practice, why acrylic paint fits her routine, and how working inside a shared art space during the pandemic helped her stay steady. From early morning light to unfinished canvases waiting on the walls, this conversation offers a look at a studio shaped by time, care, and daily life.

This week we spoke with Jessica, an author and illustrator who works wherever she can find a little quiet. She talks with us about how she builds her stories, the coffee that follows her from one workspace to another, and the way natural light helps her settle into her ideas. Our conversation moves through her daily routine, the books she loves, and the small habits that guide her creative work.

We visited Dr. Evilletown in her basement studio in New York City. The space is quiet and practical, with the faint smell of paint and beeswax in the air. Around her, sketches, paintings, and sculptures sit in different stages of progress. She talks about how she keeps her workspace clear, how ideas move from sketchbooks to finished pieces, and the small routines that help her stay focused. It’s a chance to see how her art takes shape, one brushstroke and sound at a time.

This studio visit takes you inside the home of artist Karen Sachs, where her living room has become the center of her creative life. She talks about how she works, how her space feels, and the small moments that guide her as she paints and builds her ideas day by day.

Ever notice how two artists can have equally strong work, yet one portfolio instantly feels more compelling? That difference often comes down to order, the quiet science behind how you arrange your pieces. A strong portfolio isn’t just a pile of your best work; it’s a story told in the right rhythm. The way your pieces flow affects how curators, jurors, and collectors experience your art before they even read a single word about you. Think of your portfolio like a playlist. You wouldn’t open with your loudest song, follow it…

Albert Bierstadt (1830–1902) was a German-American painter best known for his sweeping, luminous landscapes of the American West. He was part of the Hudson River School tradition, but his work often goes even grander, with panoramic mountain scenes, dramatic skies, and a kind of romantic awe.  Born in Solingen, Prussia, Bierstadt moved with his family to New Bedford, Massachusetts, when he was very young. In his early career, he returned to Europe to study painting in Düsseldorf, where he trained under artists linked to the Düsseldorf School. His real turning point…

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…

Ever heard the saying “Your art speaks for itself”? It sounds nice, but anyone who’s tried to get their work seen knows that words matter too. The way you describe your process, the stories you tell, even the short lines on your website, they all help people understand what they’re looking at. Writing quietly shapes how your art moves through the world, whether you notice it or not. Most artists treat writing like a chore at first, something you do because the application asks for it. But after a while, it…

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…