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April 21, 2017 Artist

Artist Fahamu Pecou Proves Success Isn't About Luck

Artist and scholar Fahamu Pecou says there is no such thing as luck. Learn how he has rocketed to the top of the contemporary art scene by grabbing opportunities.

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January 31, 2017 Artist

We Asked You: What Are Your 3 Must-Have Painting Tools?

As an artist, the right art tools can bridge the gap between inspiration and execution. We asked you what your go-to painting tools are to bring your vision to life.

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January 10, 2017 Artist

Breakthrough Artist of 2016: Dan Lam's Strangely Captivating Sculptures

Artist Dan Lam creates vibrant, amorphous sculptures that drip off of bookshelves, almost demanding to be touched.

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January 4, 2017 Artist

The Wonderfully Wacky World of the Artist “Oodlies”

Doodling her way to understanding, Joi Murugavell of "Oodlies" creates a fantastical world of characters, all struggling with the same day-to-day problems we face.

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December 31, 2016 Collector

Why Local Art Matters Now More Than Ever

The art world is more locally focused than ever before. Here's a rundown of how young art collectors are shaping the art scene in your city.

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December 21, 2016 Artist Collector

How Tech has Transformed the World of Art Collecting

There are big changes happening where technology meets art collecting. How has the tech boom affected artists and collectors?

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December 1, 2016 Artist

Artist Spotlight: Sawyer Rose on Women's Labor and How to Land the Perfect Residency

Noticing a trend of disproportionate household work among her peers, Sawyer Rose set out to shine a light on women’s unpaid labor through her artwork. From that, an incredible project blossomed.

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November 17, 2016 Artist

How to Start an Art Podcast from Someone Who’s Done It

Ever wondered what goes into a great podcast? Antrese Wood, host of the Savvy Painter podcast, shares what it takes.

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November 10, 2016 Artist

Real, Practical Career Advice From Working Artists

While it’s comforting to get advice like “follow your dreams,” it’s hard to take action from those words. Here is some advice that will help you make moves.

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October 17, 2016 Artist

How to Master the Business of Art with Heather Arenas

What's the difference between being an artist and being a professional artist? Artist Heather Arenas tells us how she turned her passion into a thriving business.

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August 29, 2016 Artist

This Artist Transforms Stamps Into Intricate Masterpieces

Chicago artist Jordan Scott painstakingly assembles thousands of canceled postage stamps. The result is an unbelievable canvas, filled with history.

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August 17, 2016 Artist

You Make Artwork Out of What? That’s Right ... Legos.

Chances are, you probably stopped playing with Legos sometime after childhood. But for one L.A. artist and programmer, he is just getting started.

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August 1, 2016 Artist

Fears and Fuels: Oliver Jeffers on Studio Life

"Ultimately, if we don’t make work that satisfies ourselves, it is unlikely to satisfy anyone else." More from a world renowned artist + a fun pie chart.

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July 25, 2016 Artist

Artist Spotlight: Bob Nugent on Success, Rejection and Sentido

What can we learn from an artist with more than 40 years of experience? Have a dedicated day for business. Don’t give up too soon. Nothing is off limits.

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July 19, 2016 Artist

Building an Easy Business Plan for Your Art Practice

Time to stop making the same mistakes over and over again (without even knowing that you are making them). Join us with Catherine Orer as she helps you develop a simple one-page business plan.

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June 3, 2016 Artist

Advice on How to Make a Career Switch to the Arts

Finding herself at a crossroads, Australian artist Anne-Marie Zanetti decided to take a year and do what truly made her happy—paint. She tells us how she turned this passion into a flourishing alternate career.

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