Consistency – Is it Key?

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Oscar Wilde is famously quoted as saying “Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” I get sucked into reading these daily quotes, and I rarely question them. Who am I to disagree with Oscar Wilde? Yet, I can’t imagine an art career that does not benefit from consistency. By […]

Two discoveries of medieval painting

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Cimabue, Christ Mocked, c. 1280 This post has nothing to do with the art of medieval Hungary, but the information presented below is so fascinating that I decided to create a small post about it. New started circulating this week about the discovery of some spectacular medieval paintings, which had […]

Art Process over Product — Caryl Fine Art

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The Damage of “Practice Makes Perfect” From childhood onward, we’re constantly told that “practice makes perfect.” These three simple words cause us to strive for perfection as a final product. We repeat this mantra to ourselves, hoping that someday, after hours and hours of work, we’ll reach that pinnacle and […]

Is Direct Patronage the Future for Artists?

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What is direct patronage? Perhaps you’ve heard the term “direct patronage.” I refer to it because I believe it is the future for artists. Patronage, as described by Wikipedia, is: Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another.   You can […]

COMING SOON TO AUSTIN! Tim Doyle’s UnReal Estate X

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Spoke Art is thrilled to announce our next pop-up exhibition, artist Tim Doyle‘s UnReal Estate X. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re heading to Tim’s hometown of Austin, TX to host this incredibly special collection. Featuring all-new original artwork and limited edition screen prints that capture homes, dwellings, lairs and more landmarks from film, television, […]