Interested in getting into an artist market this summer? It can be both rewarding and challenging at the same time. Here are some simple tips and tricks to make sure you have what you need for your first time. Know your space! Before you can begin planning on what to bring you've got to know the space in which you'll be setting up. Is it outdoors? On the grass? In a crowded hall? All of these make a difference in the equipment you'll need to set up your work for viewers. Outd

Unlike acrylic paint, which dries simply through water evaporation, oil paint dries through oxidation—a chemical reaction where the drying oil absorbs oxygen and solidifies into a durable film. Oil paint mediums are liquid additives used to alter this drying time, change the paint’s viscosity (thickness), adjust the gloss level, or increase transparency. Understanding these mediums is the key to mastering your paint's behavior. This guide explores four of the most popular and

Pricing your work can feel vulnerable. You’re putting a number on something personal, and it’s easy to swing between "it’s not good enough" and "it’s priceless." The truth is, pricing is a skill you can learn—just like composition or color theory. Here’s a practical framework to help you price your work with confidence. Basic Questions to get you started: How much did the materials cost to make this piece? How many hours did I spend on it from start to finish? What is my hour

There is a unique kind of magic that happens when you step into a museum or an art gallery. The outside world fades away, replaced by centuries of history, strokes of genius, and quiet contemplation. But to keep these spaces magical for everyone—and to protect the invaluable works housed within them—there is an unwritten (and sometimes explicitly written) code of conduct we all must follow. Whether you are a seasoned art aficionado or visiting a museum for the very first time

You’ve spent hours on a piece—getting the colors right, refining the details, making it say exactly what you intended. But if the photo doesn’t do it justice, does anyone else see what you see? Photographing your artwork isn’t just documentation; it’s presentation. Here’s why getting it right matters: It represents your vision. A bad photo can warp colors, lose texture, or introduce weird shadows. When you photograph accurately, you’re letting the work speak for itself—not th