Lisa Stavinoha Art

09/14/2026

https://www.lisastavinohaart.com/post/local-state-and-national-art-organizations-benefits-costs-and-success-stories
Are art organizations at the local, state and national level worth it? What benefits do artists receive? Check out our new blog for the answer to those questions and more.

An artist can make strong work for years and still struggle with the same practical questions: Where do I show it? Who will take it seriously? How do I meet other artists without turning every conversation into a sales pitch? Art organizations exist to answer some of those questions.They do not repl...

09/07/2026

https://www.lisastavinohaart.com/post/art-presentation-guide-how-framing-canvas-and-display-shape-artwork-value presentation in art is almost as important as the art itself for various reasons. Check out our newest blog.

A finished artwork is not finished in the viewer’s mind until it is presented. The paper, canvas, frame, glass, wall, lighting, label, and even the empty space around the piece all shape how the work is seen. Presentation can make a quiet drawing feel carefully preserved. It can make a large canva...

09/01/2026

Is your art documented correctly? Do you know what are documentation you need? Check out our new blog https://www.lisastavinohaart.com/post/essential-art-documentation-every-artist-collector-and-gallery-needs

A finished artwork may look effortless on the wall, but its paper trail is doing quiet, serious work behind the scenes. It tells people what the work is, who made it, where it has been, how it should be cared for, who owns it, and what rights remain with the artist.Without that record, even a strong...

08/31/2026

https://youtu.be/t8yESgiprfQ

artworkFROM A PAPER TO CLEAN YOUR BRUSH TO AN ARTWORK Time Stamps...

08/31/2026

What started out as wiping your brush off is now a key piece in a solo show

08/24/2026

https://www.lisastavinohaart.com/post/how-to-plan-a-solo-art-exhibition-from-concept-to-gallery-opening
If you are artist wanting to have your own solo exhibition, check out my new blog.

A solo exhibition is one of the clearest ways for an artist to say, “This is what I am working toward.” It gives a body of work room to breathe, invites viewers into a focused idea, and shows galleries, curators, collectors, and peers that the artist can carry a full presentation from start to f...

08/17/2026

https://www.lisastavinohaart.com/post/exploring-artistic-equality-do-all-artworks-hold-the-same-value

Is all art created equally? Rough works on paper vs polished works on canvas, that is what our blog post is discussing today. Can these two types of work coexist in an exhibition?

Art invites us to question what makes a piece valuable, meaningful, or worthy of attention. One of the most debated questions in the art world is whether all artworks are created equal. Does a rough, smaller painting on paper hold the same significance as a large, polished canvas? This post explores...

08/16/2026

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ArtfinityMIXED MEDIA ARTIST PLAYING WITH ARTFINITY LIQUID WATERCOL...

08/12/2026

https://youtu.be/fiOwhNQxpXI

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**Correction: Liquid watercolor NOT ink"

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Jerry's Artarama Liquitex Artist Materials

Art supply haulJERRY'S ARTARAMA ART SUPPLY HAUL *NOT SPONSORED*...

08/10/2026

https://www.lisastavinohaart.com/post/promoting-visual-artists-in-a-dynamic-world-from-historical-masters-to-modern-strategies

A blog post for the Visual Artists and how to navigate letting the world know about your work.

Visual artists have shaped culture and society for centuries. Their work reflects human experience, challenges perceptions, and inspires change. While the role of artists remains vital, the ways they share and promote their work have transformed dramatically. Understanding this evolution helps artis...