Tag: creative strategy

Being an artist is already very hard. Between painting, managing your studio, and trying to get your work seen, it often feels like you are juggling too many balls at once. What if I told you there’s a simple formula that makes it easier to get your work done, handle the behind-the-scenes tasks, and actually see results? The 60/30/10 rule does exactly that. It’s a surprisingly small adjustment with a big payoff, helping you balance creative time, admin tasks, and marketing without feeling like you’re drowning in to-dos. Here’s why it…

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,…

Walk into any gallery quietly and just watch for a moment. Notice how the walls don’t feel neutral at all ,  they hum with a kind of personality. The way pieces are hung, the rhythm of the room, even the pauses between artworks say something about what that space values. Some walls whisper restraint, others pulse with risk, and a few shout with unapologetic boldness. If you pay attention, you realize galleries are speaking long before you ever meet the curator. Now imagine sending your portfolio into that space without first…