When Art Requires a Translator, Something’s Wrong. On artspeak, gatekeeping, and why intuition still matters
A new artist reflects on artspeak, gatekeeping, and why art should be felt-not explained. What YOU feel is the meaning.
The Artist’s Arc-
The career of an artist rarely moves in a straight line. Instead, it unfolds in phases—each one shaping the work, and each one necessary.
What Really Happens When You Shop Local (And Why It Matters in 76266)
Shopping small isn’t just a feel-good trend—it changes our local economy in ways big corporations don’t want to talk about. From 76266 to the national scene, here’s the truth behind where your holiday dollars actually go.
The Biggest Lie in the Art World: Price Doesn’t Equal Value. Why a $200 million painting doesn’t mean your art—or the art you love—is worth any less.
Ever wondered why a shredded Banksy sold for $25M or why a da Vinci hit $450M? The truth is this: value in art isn’t about price—it’s about connection, story, and meaning. Here’s why collectors should trust their own taste, not the auction house hype.
What’s Really Happening in the Texas Art Scene (And How Artists Can Protect Themselves)
The Texas art world is changing fast. Here’s the real story about galleries, markets, and how artists can protect their income in today’s art scene.
Discovering Surrealism: The Art Style I Didn’t Know I’d Been Creating All Along
I didn’t set out to become a surrealist. I simply realized one day that the stories I paint live somewhere between dreams, symbols, and emotional truth. Surrealism found me.
How I Became a Full-Time Artist in 2025 (My Journey Since 1986… and Especially Since 2020)By Leslie Wisenbaker
“Becoming a full-time artist in 2025 wasn’t planned. It grew from 40 years of creativity, 20 years of nonprofit work, and one heartbreaking ending that led me to a beautiful beginning.”