Jan 15, 2019
Artists Who Teach and How It Influences Their Work
For many artists, teaching is an important part of their career. It can provide inspiration, community, and a steady income, but...
Dec 27, 2018
Discovering Hidden Gems – Visiting Regional, State and Local Museums
Most of us are familiar with great works of art housed at museums across the globe like the Girl with the Pearl Earring at the Hague,...
Dec 4, 2018
Contributing to Wikipedia
I recently read that the prefix of Wikipedia, Wiki, comes from a Hawaiian word meaning ‘quick.’ This is an apt description for this...
Nov 30, 2018
Sarah Lamb: Discovering Hidden Beauty
Sarah Lamb, a contemporary realist, focuses on still life, trompe l’oeil and game, and landscapes. She captures timeless beauty and drama...
Nov 29, 2018
The Art of Community
One of the first articles I wrote for the Portrait Society Journal featured Ellen Moore, a long-time member and artist who currently...
Nov 13, 2018
The Value of Entering Competitions
After years of submitting to the BP Portrait Award, Felicia Forte was finally heading to London in 2015 to see her work on display. The...
Oct 23, 2018
Artists Who Collect Art... Paying For It!
The main obstacle for artists collecting art is, as you can imagine, money. Many artists have strategies, however. Alia El-Bermani and...
