How Downsizing Your Art Studio Can Force Better Organization and Increase Productivity
Think a massive warehouse studio will unlock your creative potential? Discover how intentionally downsizing to a compact, hyper-organized workspace can actually eliminate chaos, streamline your material flow, and spark your most productive years.
Use a Hallway Viewing Gallery to Evaluate Unfinished Paintings With Fresh Eyes
Staring at a canvas in your studio under dedicated lighting can blind you to its flaws. Discover how hanging works-in-progress in a transitional domestic space helps you casually spot issues and finalize pieces with confidence.
Why Rotating Between Multiple Artworks Cures Sculptors Block and Keeps Projects Moving
Getting stuck on a single difficult piece can bring your entire studio output to a halt. Learn why keeping three to five projects active simultaneously is the key to maintaining continuous creative momentum.
Creating Art During Global Crises: Why Your Work Still Matters
When the world feels chaotic, marketing your art can feel completely disconnected from reality. Here is why your work still matters to collectors, and how to manage your own mental health during global crises.
Should Artists Put Their Art on Greeting Cards? | Collective Wisdom
I recently received this question from a RedDotBlog reader: I have been earning a living solely from my art for more than 25 years and much of my income before…
Striking the Perfect Balance: Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success
In the dynamic world of art, artists often find themselves at a crossroads between staying true to their artistic vision and seeking commercial success. Through my experience in the art…
Collective Wisdom | Creating Titles for Your Artwork
Coming up with great titles for artwork can be a real drag. Many artists feel like it’s more work to come up with a title than it is to create…
What Would You Do? The Client Who Won’t Finish Paying
I received the following email from an artist: [Last] year, a collector came to my studio and chose two paintings. The smaller work was priced at approx. $1100, the other…
How to Hang a Painting | A Free Guide From Xanadu Gallery
Introduction You’ve just purchased a spectacular painting. An artist spent years studying, refining his/her craft to create this masterpiece. A gallery went to great effort and expense to display the…
Collective Wisdom | The Artists Who Won’t Go Away While I’m Trying to Sell
On RedDotBlog, we’ve often talked about different scenarios in which you might be trying to sell your work. For many of you the opportunity will come at an open studio…