Editorial

It’s hard having talent, isn’t it? 
Blend in passion and an entrepreneurial spirit, and things can get even more complicated.
But you have NO choice, because you are an artist. You have to create!

Impressive achievements: Ferreira was the first Latin-American artist selected by Google Cultural Institute as 'Google Open Gallery Artist'. James Maher makes a full time living through his website using guest blogging, email lists and SEO. We thank them for sharing their insights and experiences.  

''The artist must have a great idea. There is a lot of art that looks the same. Being original is a most difficult thing to achieve. Some might say that cannot be done, but it can.''

Leanne Bray from Australia: "With a passion for visual arts, for over 30 years I have worked full time as an arts professional. Using my original strengths as a Graphic Designer and illustrator."

Read here the interview with Leanna.

To make a living from creating art, a dream shared by many.
However, not many artists like the idea of creating with the single goal to make money. Most of you probably agree such a mindset is not the best way to start. We also know about doing it all and only for the love of art, the myth of the starving artist and

A selection of great quotes in the spirit of Vocation for Art, the quest for success in art and creativity. May they give you inspiration and enlighten your coffee moment! :)

When I confront a work of art of an old master (or not so old) I am sometimes smitten by the soul of the work. It speaks to me; it moves me. It tells me a story that I can unfold myself. When I look at a work of Damien Hirst I only see the outside

Motivation and inspiration… we all need it, lots of it! Right? Our New publication is now available! We asked Advice from 30 Artists and Creative businesses worldwide, on How to Start making a living from Art and Creative work.

A wealthy Dutch art-collector wrote a book* about the greed and the manipulations in the art-world, titled ART FLIPPER. A strange title, but it refers to nickname he was given by his opponents when he stood up against his critics.

You can send your contribution to my private email address and I will add you to the army of protesters against the derailment in the international art-world

Tomas De Bruyne from Belgium: Through the many years I have worked with flowers and natural materials, I have developed and grown into a different person.

We thank Vincent Messelier from Belgium for this interview and his advise for other artists. In November 2011 he became member of ‘Dubai art centre International’ where he exhibited his works and also kept his own art studio

We thank Tara Dondas for taking the time to answer our questions, sharing her experience, vision and knowledge and thus supporting the global art community.

''Be unique, do not copy your favorite artist, learn from them and become even better.''

We are very happy with all the interviews and emails we receive from artists, art-business owners, collectors, galleries all over the world. Sometimes we receive emails or posts on our social media channels from people we don’t know a lot about because they did not include any personal or contact information.

The first ripple in the pond of excessive art-expressions has been accomplished. I threw the stone and so far I only received approval concerning my statements. It means we are on the right track in dismantling the influence of the art-establishment. Before taking action, it is a matter of awareness and acknowledging the fact

This article is an updated compilation from my newsletters to the art community Noenga.com:
Art market revolution Call for artists worldwide (04/12/2011).
How to sell art online? An attempt to answer the question of the year (04/12/2009).

No, it is not all doom and gloom in the art-world. You might have gotten this impression after reading some of my former blogs, but nevertheless I want to be as objective as possible and also bring you good news, if and when available. And that is the case with the initiative ‘Zomerexpo 2017’

Art curators would not make such silly choices if there was no silly work to choose from. In fact it is all about bluffing. I know, because I have experienced it myself.

There is this ocean, filled with thousands of talented, ambitious and original visual artists, swimming and trying to keep their head above the water; amongst them swims the new Rembrandt, unnoticed.

And there this fishing-boat filled with curators,

Success in art is easy. There seem to be many art marketing gurus that exactly know how to do it, right? You just follow their practical tips and affiliate links and BAAAM your art sales will skyrocket. Then you buy one of their books on how to brand yourself online and before you know it, you can quit

There’s something (very) rotten in the state of the art. It is the supremacy of the art-elite, creating an insurmountable threshold for too many visual artists.

First of all: I am going to keep this blog simple, completely in accordance with the message I want to convey. The message is my mission: limit or destroy the influence of the so called art-elite, which dominates the art-world, in favor of artists who suffer under this regime.

With Vocation of Art my aim is to be able to answer the question ‘how to make a living from art?’. I understand that this is not an easy question. Of course there are many nuances like the type of

Misha Stoutenbeek interviews: Justin Anthony, founder Artwork Archive:
I know Justin Anthony through my LinkedIn group Art Professionals worldwide. As an American that lived in my country - The Netherlands - we share more things than only art. There is a story and motivation behind his art business worth sharing and for this interview