Tag: artist reflection

Choosing which open calls, exhibitions, or opportunities to pursue is rarely straightforward. The art world is full of invitations, submissions, and deadlines, all promising exposure, recognition, or a boost to your career. But not every call actually moves the needle. It is easy to chase opportunities just because they are visible or prestigious, without pausing to consider whether they align with your vision, your audience, or your long-term goals. Understanding the difference between noise and value is essential. Some calls bring nothing but temporary visibility, while others can connect you with…

Remember that feeling when you’re standing on the edge of something vast, sea, cliff, sky, and for a moment nothing else matters? That’s the world that Caspar David Friedrich often invites us into. Born in 1774 in northern Germany, Friedrich became one of the key figures of the German Romantic movement.What he did differently was simple yet profound: he stopped treating landscapes as just backdrops and made them the main subject. Mountains, mist, sea, these were not just places, they were experiences.  His paintings were slower than many modern works, built…

Updating your art portfolio regularly sounds like something only superhumans do… or people who somehow enjoy spreadsheets. But for the rest of us (who maybe have 37 unfinished paintings, two open calls bookmarked, and no idea what year our artist bio was last updated), it can feel like a lot. So, what if we made it… not stressful? What if your portfolio timeline felt more like a cozy studio ritual than a looming admin task? This guide isn’t about turning you into a marketing robot. It’s about crafting a flexible rhythm…

Ever stared at your artwork, tilted your head, and thought, “Hmm… something’s off, but I can’t put my finger on it?” It’s like your art is trying to whisper something… but in a language you haven’t fully translated yet. That, my friend, is the sweet chaos of art revision. It’s not about fixing mistakes, it’s about deepening your connection to the work. And while artists don’t always call it “editing” the way writers do, we do it just the same: we adjust, tweak, scrape, layer, pause, and return with fresh eyes.…