Running an art studio is deeply rewarding, but financially shaky. As painting sales, commissions, teaching income and studio rentals fluctuate, many studio-owners feel insecure about covering basic costs. The good news: there are strategies you can start now to bring stability, reduce stress, and build a buffer.
If you’re a painter, teamwork isn’t just about convenience. Collaborating with other artists opens doors to fresh ideas, new audiences, and creative breakthroughs. Here’s how you can connect, partner up, and build something that lifts everyone involved.
Pricing art is tricky and can feel impossible to do. Whether you’re an emerging painter or a seasoned mixed-media artist, assigning value to your work raises emotional and practical challenges. Let’s break down why pricing is so hard, and what you can do about it.
Connecting your work with galleries or curators is less handshake hustle and more patient, thoughtful relationship building. Whether you’re just starting or looking to move forward, here’s a clear and friendly roadmap to help your art meet the right curators.
Being an artist isn’t just about what you create, it’s about who you connect with. Whether you’re teaching, dabbling, or pursuing art professionally, strong community ties bring inspiration, feedback, and opportunities. Here’s a guide to building relationships that support your creative journey.
Putting on an exhibition is one thing. Getting people and the media to show up is another. Here’s a guide full of strategies that actually work for art galleries and studios. No fluff. Just real, actionable advice.
Working as a painter or visual artist, turning your work into a steady income can feel overwhelming. Print-on-demand (POD) services let you skip inventory and shipping, so you focus on creating. Let’s go through when POD works, which platforms fit your style, and how artists like you are already making it real.
When you sell or transport artwork, especially stretched canvases, framed pieces, or mixed-media panels, proper packaging isn’t optional. It protects your work, your reputation, and your investment. Here’s a guide to packing and shipping artwork safely.
Whether you’re an amateur or already a professional, creative burnout can hit any artist. It shows up as mental fatigue, loss of inspiration, self-doubt, even physical symptoms like headaches or disrupted sleep. Acknowledging burnout as a signal, not failure, is the first step toward recovery.
Texas’s art scene is thriving, and many galleries have embraced the digital realm, offering virtual exhibitions and online sales. Here’s a curated list of notable online art galleries across Texas: