The Journey to Best Wall Paintings: Stepping Into the Big Show

Painting by Ellen Zinder Untitled Landscape - shown 48x48 (original 36x36) 

(Dated 6-22-24 canvas #1)

Here we go again, aiming high for those very best walls we artists crave for! 

Artists eventually need a reason to paint beyond filling the walls of their home, family, and friends. What then? Painting with friends is comfortable—a sandbox where everyone loves our artistic offerings and encourages us. But stepping out into the real world and sharing our art is more complicated. Just because you've sold a few paintings in the past doesn't mean you're ready for the big show. The big show means galleries, national and international exhibitions, peer credits, and a few awards—credibility. That part takes time.

BUT! First, we must have a solid product offering. Yes, art is a product, and we are special because our product is handmade—a rarity in the future. Certainly before our 70-year copyright expires. Speaking of copyrights, high-quality digital capture of our best works is far more valuable than the original until that time comes. Food for thought Ellen!

 

Ellen Is a SIP Summer Boot Camper. She finished her wonderful landscape at the end of the 3rd session. This is her "FIRST" Best Wall Painting and it passed the wall test with flying colors too! Ellen's challenge, will her next match her first.... because consistent quality is important.

Every SIP artist understands this and is on a journey to create "Best Wall Paintings," stepping out of their comfort zones into a very crowded, competitive world of art as emerging artists, as we are often referred to.

Statement art, or "Best Wall Paintings," can take on many forms, filling volumes in the largest museum libraries. It's a lofty thought, indeed. I like to keep things as simple as possible. After all, this is just wall art with the possibility of immortality.

This blog is jam-packed with information about stepping out into the big show. But more importantly, it’s about not getting ahead of yourself—having a product first! What exactly is that? Art can be a finishing touch to any interior/exterior installation or a major focal point, depending on size. Today, art has become essential to our well-being, and the demand is greater than ever before in history.

SIP has walls to paint for, thanks to CAC. Real or imaginary mockups we often use today in our eCommerce digital world. Wall art must be shown in true-to-life context to transfer ownership. Never before in history has it been more important for the artist to become involved in every aspect of their artistic career than now. We are the drivers of how fast we progress too.

Good Art Survives

Good art survives because it resonates and stands the test of time. By focusing on creating "Best Wall Paintings," SIP artists are preparing themselves for the big show and beyond.

Looking forward to seeing everyone’s homework!

Follow us and join the journey. This summer, it’s all about creating "The Best Wall Painting."