NOTE FROM ART BUSINESS NEWS: We were intrigued with Mr. Courtney’s story after seeing it go viral on social media and reached out and asked him to tell us about his journey as an artist over the last 50 years. Enjoy! For more than 50 years, I have worked as a professional artist in both commercial and the fine arts,…
Global macroeconomic conditions, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on disposable income and investment decisions, and the increasing importance of emerging markets, such as China, has significant impact on the high-end art world, influencing both supply and demand[1]. Fluctuations in the stock market and other investment sectors affect the confidence and purchasing power of high-net-worth individuals…
What most people don’t realize about artists is that they’re often entrepreneurs. Their days aren’t just filled with pondering and creation – they photograph and market their work, they pack and ship, they do accounting and bookkeeping, they tend to customer service demands, they do inventory management, they build websites, they reach out to brands, and dozens of other things…
The AI art generators make use of artificial intelligence for some automotive processes such as composing music, producing images, making websites, etc. It is highly different from digital art, which is created by skilled creators. It may assist non-creative individuals who are unable to make diverse forms of art due to constraints like knowledge, skills, creativity, etc. That’s why they…
John Darovitz, artist and owner of ArtbyDarovitz, is using his passion for Pointillism and thousands of colored map pins to combat his struggles with anxiety and depression. Through this custom approach, Darovitz not only finds solace but also raises awareness about mental health. Darovitz’s journey with pin art began in grade school in Metro Detroit, where he was captivated by…
Have you ever discovered an art exhibition in a place you wouldn’t expect, like an old warehouse or an empty retail store? These are known as pop-up galleries—temporary art spaces that inject fresh creativity into unusual environments. Untethered to any fixed location, the nomadic nature of pop-up galleries means that they can emerge anywhere, revitalizing spaces that have been overlooked.…
Christy Lee Rogers is an American artist who works in the medium of underwater photography, breaking its usual conventions by shooting from above the water – the distortion of the surface producing a painterly effect of her subjects who are in the water, which has led to her photographic works being compared to paintings from the 15th Century. Christy beat 224,000…
A shared experience amongst artists is that no one ever gave us a proper business education or tools to operate as a brand. Schools don’t teach tools to help us and unless you’ve spent the time to self-educate or have had a trial by fire experience, you are out there just trying to make it work. I went to school…
Shipping your large-sized paintings across borders is no small feat. Every stroke, color, and texture represents not just artistic vision but countless hours of dedication. However, the journey from your studio to an international destination is fraught with risks. Damages from handling, environmental conditions, and even the slightest oversight in packaging can compromise the integrity of your artwork. Add to…
We are all aware that tattoos have undergone a significant evolution! From ancient inscriptions to contemporary works of art, they have surpassed their status as simple symbols or adornments. In the present day, a significant number of individuals view them as a bona fide form of art. However, what are the reasons behind this perception? Let’s delve into the world…
