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When we look in the mirror, we are seeing more than just clothing. We are looking at a manifesto. Our clothes are our most personal means of expression. It is our "second skin," a speech before we speak.

Before You Become an Artist, Read This! Any artist knows that certain struggles come from being an artist. But this is especially true for the set of problems that come with being new to being an artist. For a newbie artist or creative person in the industry, there are a number of hurdles to overcome. Trolls feed the art you post online into AI to mock you or one-up you, other artists copy or steal your work, the algorithm never seems to favor you and even shadow-bans some o

Think fashion isn’t art? 'The Devil Wears Prada,' the cult movie, has something interesting to say ... revealing the secret of fashion art.

I know this won’t be received well by most serious artists, but I’ll say it anyway. 91% of the artists spend their entire careers building a ‘signature style’. But they don’t realize their signature style can be a deathtrap! Most artists want to be found. They want to build a brand of their own that makes them stand out from the crowd. They want their work to be identified from across a room. And, this is useful as well. This recognizability creates a sense of reliability

IS TRAVELING AN ART? As an avid globetrotter myself—as well as an artist—I have reveled in the idea of travel itself being an art form. But am I touting an unfavorable viewpoint? At the outset, let’s clear something up: I’m referring not just to our wandering eyes setting on the arch of a doorway or the bright colors at a local food market in a faraway continent—that could very well be argued to be the spark that creates art, if not art itself. But here, I’m referring to the

I like to think I’m pretty savvy. Like most of you, I’m constantly swimming through scams, fluff, and “too good to be true” messages—and usually my internal nonsense-detection is solid. But every now and then, something slips through because it’s that well-crafted. Not long ago, a scammer targeted one of the longtime artists we represent and impersonated our Head of Gallery Operations (don’t ask me how). Using our identity, they initiated a convincing, extended email thread w

A moment that cheered me up so unexpectedly… it stayed with me for the rest of my life. I remember one of Phoenix’s monthly Third Friday Art Walks—my favorite night of the month. Sure, I loved selling my work, but what I really craved was the conversation: art lovers, fellow artists, strangers. And they’d tell me what they felt about my work—unfiltered, for better or worse. I had set up a booth that night, with originals and prints, including one of my most popular pieces: Ca

Entering the arts from a background that—technically—was never attuned to the arts is a little like showing up to a gala in mismatched shoes. You can walk in, but you feel every stare. So of course, I decided to do just that. Ever since, I’ve been wearing my mismatched pair in all events big and small. 😁 My entry was awkward—there’s no denying it—but this was mostly for the people staring. Not for me. My pivot into science had come from learning to use both sides of my brain

Is failure important for an artist to grow? I’ve often asked myself the same question. I recall the days before I started my own art gallery, back when I was primarily an individual artist with a day job as a ‘Scientist’—yes, a scientist! Even to this day, I can still feel the weight of the paintbrush in my hand as I stared at unintentional mistakes on my canvas. People would ask me: "What do you do when you make a mistake?" Like any normal human being, I would get angry. But

The power of art can shape societies, make norms questionable, and inspire progress. From cave paintings to digital installations, creativity has been the process of making sense of the world and redefining its possibilities by people.

What if your outfit wasn’t just worn—but performed? Discover how fashion turns the body into a living canvas, where movement, space, and design merge to create art that walks, breathes, and evolves.

Dear readers, step into the world of Bridgerton, where romance meets portraiture and power is painted in shades of desire. Join us as we explore this Regency spectacle ...

When a student paints, performs, or composes, different neural pathways activate. Read more about the benefits of arts education here ...

A quick guide and insider’s note on how art enhances memory and cognitive skills for creators.

Useful tips to help students juggle academics and creative practice while protecting their energy and growth as artists.

Are you upset with recent feedback on your art or that negative comment on social media? Learn how to deal with criticism constructively!

Learn how art students and emerging artists can build smarter, more impactful portfolios with these useful tips ...

Why Pareto principle matters for creative individuals? How artists can manage time effectively using the 80/20 rule ... read more

Sip your coffee, view the sunset dipping below the horizon, or breathe the fresh air! With urban sketching, drawing has never been so fun!

Time to trick your senses into experiencing the world of immersiveness with video art and VR!