Selling out, or selling art
The market tells us things about our work. Sometimes they’re things we don’t want to hear. If instead of getting mad, we listen, we can learn a lot.
From conceptual art to NFTs
The crash of crypto may have put a temporary hitch in the NFT market, but there is still a need for a mechanism to buy, sell and display digital art. However it evolves, tangible artists working in traditional mediums should feel no compulsion to join. It offers nothing to us.
The Feast of the Bean King
The Feast of the Bean King was the last gasp of Christmastide celebrations, in an era when people partied more than we do now. It was clearly too much fun for our Puritan ancestors.
Quality vs. marketing
Paint-and-sip shops, paint-by-numbers kits, toy sewing machines and cheap paint sets are all driven by vast marketing budgets, but in terms of learning, they’re worthless.
Connection and chaos
It’s been a horrible week for many, but what if we looked at this week as an opportunity to welcome others into our Christmas spirit?