If you have to support your artistic endeavors by taking on a full-time position, for the time being, you might be struggling with balancing the two. Having a 9-5, the 5-days-a-week job is no joke, even when holding down that job is your only responsibility. When you add your art career into the mix, thinking of ways to balance a…
How RFID tracking works to support efficiency and authenticity While art invokes the spectrum of our feelings, art buyers are also purchasing peace of mind because collectors generally trust artists and dealers. Confidence in these transactions is the principal support for valuation, so it’s puzzling that only a small fraction of art sold carries robust authentication. Art crime remains the…
We draw inspiration from the most unusual places, but exactly how does this work? We are bombarded with inspirations all the time. It is a fact that something or someone can inspire us, but when do you take the time to stop and feel it? The real question is, how do you draw inspiration from routine? Do you ever wonder…
Creating art is only one part of being an artist. Every creative professional knows how much time and energy finding clients and promoting art takes. If you think you can’t do it on your own or feel like you need some professional guidance to advance your career, you should consider hiring an art agent. Agent representation can help you take…
2020 was a difficult year for the art industry with numerous art museums and galleries around the country closing their doors due to COVID-19. In response to these closures, Bove Jewelers, the premier jewelry store in Chester County, Pennsylvania, has converted its store into an art museum to give their customers a chance to view fine art, while shopping for…
Precision, speed, and flexibility are some of the top priorities when it comes to hanging art at the home, office, school, or gallery. An art hanging system makes it easier to meet these requirements in the most convenient, safe, and economical manner. If you’re looking for reasons why such hanging systems are growing in popularity, here is what you should…
The COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted every aspect of life; social distancing and isolation have become a common practice. Even during this devastating time, artists remained active and tried to capture the effects of the virus through their lenses. Some artists focused on the eerie silence left behind by the intense lockdowns from March to June, while others tried to find…
Most people see artists as individualists who don’t have anything to do with the real world, but is it really the truth? What does art have to do with our society? No one can give a straightforward answer to these questions, but being an artist definitely comes with a certain responsibility and social influence. Unlike politicians or marketing managers, artists…
“Just do it.” “Can you hear me now?” “Priceless.” Sound familiar? And you probably can also envision the logo that goes with each. Those are taglines that have been embedded in our memory, and quite effectively. Ideally, a tagline should become synonymous with the brand — but more importantly, it’s a message that resonates with the core emotion of the…
Award-winning artist and animal activist Karin Brauns was a featured artist at the prestigious Beverly Hills Art Show, held virtually this year on October 17 and 18, 2020. Her pre-show interview revealed her passion for painting the emotion infused animal pairs she creatively infuses with gold leaf, diamond dust, crystals, and precious stones. Early in the interview, Karin revealed her…
