Episode 400: Brushes and Bricks - Memories of a High Street… Can Art Save the High Street? Remember those bustling Saturdays on the high street, the shared joy of finding a bargain, or the anticipation of trying on a new outfit? Those bygone moments seem increasingly distant, replaced by boarded-up shops and the convenience of online clicks. But is the decline of the high street inevitable and can art and creativity really save it? This time I explore a different path for high streets around the world – one where art becomes the vibrant paintbrush, reimagining the high str ..read more

Back To The Eighties A decade of technology, new art forms, and neon leg warmers... The 1980s was a decade of questionable fashion, global change and technical innovation, all of which greatly influenced the way art was created. Art became less traditional as technology advanced and artists began experimenting with new materials, tools, and techniques, all while venturing on to the path of creating entirely new art movements that would become symbolic of a decade that would also give us the Rubik's Cube and neon leg warmers. This time… This time, we explore how the 1980s changed th ..read more

How AI is being used to Fool Art Buyers How Ai is being used to fool art buyers... The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably brought numerous benefits to the art world, revolutionising creative processes and expanding artistic possibilities, or at least that’s how the teams behind these engines are selling it. But, there’s also a dark side of exploitation and dishonesty that is beginning to blur both creative and ethical boundaries and that’s something that could have a long lasting effect on the art world. The Other Side of the AI coin… Whether AI really will turn ..read more

Choosing a printer for your fine art needs… Understanding Printers... Printers are an essential part of any home or office, but with so many different models on the market, it can be tough to know which one is right for you. This time in my blog, we'll discuss the multitude of things that you need to consider when choosing a printer, as well as provide some practical tips for printing, selecting a printer, setting it up and maintaining it. Oh, and we also come to the conclusion that mostly, all printers suck. Printers Revisited… It’s time we revisited printers, firstly, because we ha ..read more

The Importance of Personal Connections with Art Buyers Pressing Pause on Automation... Time to reconnect with your creative flow! In this weeks blog we will be looking at pressing the pause button on fully automating the process of selling art. Not because automation is inherently bad, but because there’s still a really long way to go before we no longer have to turn up at physical art events so that we can build strong connections with those who buy into our work and ultimately, buy into us as artists. Treat every buyer like the superstar they are… In a world where oil is finally ..read more

The Distraction of Art Old School Art Advice from a Non-Influencer Old School Art Tips from a Non-Influencer It’s no secret that selling your artwork is much more challenging than creating it, even artists as far back as Van Gogh and before, realised this. Yet, we don’t have to make the process even more difficult than it already is by jumping on every bandwagon that promises to turn our paintbrush cleaning rags into riches. The Rise of the Influencer – A warning to the rest of us… Let’s start with a warning. If you are an influencer, thought leader, or you are a celebrity with an ..read more

 Making Technology Easier For Artists A guide to buying technology for artists and creatives! How many times have you become frustrated by the ever-growing complexity that technology brings to your workflow as an artist? I have been using technology as far back as I can remember, maybe even longer and there are still times when I think it would be so much simpler to just use a regular paper notepad instead of this device that always needs an update. What we will cover this time… This week, I am hoping to give you a little respite from some of the frustrations which as an artist ..read more

 Collecting Art on a Budget Collecting Art on a Budget... Every artist was once unknown until the point they earned the badge we call, discovered. Of course, some never do quite reach the heady heights of discovery no matter how hard they work for it, and that’s a real shame because the world is really missing out on some great art by ignoring the small businesses run by the many independent creatives who are not only contributing so much to the arts but supporting local economies too. So, you want to collect art on a budget? If you are thinking about becoming an art collector ..read more

The Changing Face of Art... Make Your Own Place In The Art World... Here we are in 2022 and it might seem counterintuitive to suggest that there are alternatives to selling your art that can still see you earning a good standard of living as an artist, by not following a traditional path through the art world. The art world in 2022 has changed, some might say that there has even been a reset, but just how easy is it to embrace the changes and become a commercially successful visual artist? The Challenge of Being An Artist… Art has never been what you might call an easy business, le ..read more

The Hottest Art Trends for 2022 The Hottest Art Trends of 2022 Every year about this time, I write a new article predicting the next year's art trends and colour schemes and this year is no different! With my usual level of over the top research and many, many hours of running through the numbers, flicking between Google, Bing and countless other search engines and consuming almost a lifetime’s supply of art in the process, the predictions this year are the most solid yet! With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start thinking ahead to 2022 and the art trends that any self-r ..read more