Debate | Should You Watermark Art You Are Posting Online?
I am frequently asked by artists whether they should watermark their artwork before sharing it online. There seems to be a pretty widespread concern that posting artwork images online could…
Debate: Is Selling & Marketing Your Art Akin to Prostitution?
In my article Artists, Are you Consistent? I have asserted that an artist whose work is more consistent is more likely to experience sales and gallery success. While most of…
A Moment in Art History Video: The Great Wave off Kanagawa – How Much Influence Can a Simple Woodblock Print have on World Culture?
Today we’ll be looking at The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Japanese woodblock print artist Hokusai. The piece started showing up all over the world in the late 19th century,…
Debate: Should Artists Show Work in Doctor’s Offices, Banks and Other Business Locations?
Recently I received an email raising the question of whether it would be worthwhile for an artist to show her work in a doctor’s office. The doctor would display the…
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…
Jason Featured on the Spiritual Artist Podcast
In this engaging podcast, host CJ Miller sits down with Jason Horejs, the seasoned gallery owner of Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the art business educator behind the…
Between Land and Sea: The Artistic Voyage of Kathleen Van Lieu
In the tapestry of contemporary art, Kathleen Van Lieu weaves a vivid narrative, one rooted in the intricate dance between the human spirit and the natural world. Her oeuvre serves…
Recording: Interview with Gail Levin | Author of Lee Krasner: A Biography
If you haven’t had a chance to read Gail Levin’s book about Lee Krasner, I would highly recommend it. I would like to thank Ms. Levin again for sharing her…
AI is coming for your job: artists need not apply
I read several recent articles about OpenAI’s DALL-E 2, an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can create realistic images and art from a text description prompt. Example images are stunning….
RedDot Artist Profile: Lisa Snow Lady
Inspiration What is it that we find so captivating about flowers? Is it their beauty, simplicity, or how they remind us of the natural cycles of life? For artist Lisa…