THE Artist's blog

Have you ever felt tethered to a reference photo? It’s a common experience for artists. We can easily find ourselves lost in the weeds, pulled into tiny details, creatively stifled, and unsure how to move from simply copying a photo to truly creating something of our own.
Learn how to use reference photos as a creative springboard, not a crutch.

Pricing your artwork doesn’t have to feel confusing or uncomfortable. Learn how to value your art with confidence using fair, market-aware pricing models, comparable research, and consistent strategies. This guide shows you how to price your work with clarity, integrity, and the courage to stand behind your worth.

Discouragement and distraction are two of the biggest obstacles artists face. Learn how to reframe failed pieces, recognize hidden distractions, and stay committed to your creative practice. This guide helps you build resilience, protect your focus, and continue pursuing the art you were made to create.

Learning to look at your own work with an objective eye (not an emotional one) is a skill that takes time to develop. Here’s what you need to know about the art of self-critique as you grow and develop as an artist.

I know, I know, you probably have a love-hate relationship with social media. So do I! But here’s the thing… It’s the perfect tool for artists, it’s designed to connect people through visual story-telling… isn’t that the essence of what we do through our artwork?

A great painting doesn’t just capture the eye—it guides it. Give your viewer space to breathe, explore, and return, rather than trapping them in a visual maze…

4 tips to strengthen your ability to create rhythm, harmony & narrative in your artwork through the use of pattern and repetition…

If you’ve dipped your toe into learning what I call, the science of great art, you may have become quickly overwhelmed.