By Dan B. Shaw Where in the world does creativity thrive the most? Canva looked at four countries selected as some of the “most creative” in the latest ranking of the Global Creativity Index and found that the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand contributed around $1 billion in total last year to their respective governmental art programs, which seek…
Wall sculpture has been around as long as mankind. Early developments of cave wall art, relief art, or wall sculpture have been found in places like Germany, France, The Czech Republic, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, and many more countries. Contemporary wall sculpture is a development of the Modern Era of Art and is often featured in local art galleries and museums.…
On the journey to becoming a successful artist-entrepreneur, you must change the way you think. The art business is similar to most other forms of business in that it requires planning, implementation, and a goal-oriented mindset. Most advice will direct you towards these points, though often regard the goal-oriented mindset as of less importance than the former two. If you…
In life, some people have a certain “je ne sais quoi” that lights up a room and puts a smile on peoples’ faces. Artist Jackie Fuchs is one of those people. She has the ability to captivate those around her by creating a palpable energy. One would think Jackie has been an artist all her life, yet her career as…
Dan Hill, Ph. D., has released his latest book, First Blush: People’s Intuitive Reactions to Famous Art. This groundbreaking book represents the largest study ever conducted that involves two unique research tools, both eye-tracking technology and facial coding, to learn where participants precisely looked and how they felt about what they were seeing. The study covers 88 art works from the Renaissance…
Art San Diego 2019 was filled with artwork from all over the world – from local talent in San Diego and Mexico to international art all the way from China. Artists and gallery owners traveled to the largest contemporary art fair in Southern California to share incredible pieces that captivated the public eye and told some amazing stories. Exhibitor and…
Florida-based artist, Ilan Neuwirth, creates art to spark joy. His work features a mix of neon and bold hues. Being drawn to the playfulness of pop art, he believes that “art is fun, it makes me and others smile. It’s old and very rare and some forms of neon are found within the stars. Warhol called neon one of the…
If you want to share your art gallery with the world digitally, you need a platform to do so. In a social media dense world, it can be difficult to narrow down the right site for you. Instagram is one of the best visual platforms out there, with its user-friendly features, photo editing capabilities, and not to mention, millions of…
Artist-doctor, C. Fodoreanu, has opened his first studio in San Diego with a philanthropic twist. The photographer, who has been taking photos for more than twenty years, has a new creative home in the ARTS DISTRICT located at Liberty Station. A space where locals can meet, explore, shop, dine, create, and buy local art from creatives around the San Diego…
Emi Dammers, The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists What makes a successful artist? An art career is not made just by talent or knowledge. Artists have to put in the work and practice to perfect their craft over time, and the same is true of their entrepreneurial development. The right tools for success are something that everyone is looking…
