The Artiss Editorial

How the LGBTQIA+ Community Helped to Shape Art as We Know it

Jun 6, 2026

From voguing to radical fashion, the LGBTQIA+ community continues to play a strong part in influencing artistic culture, tracing back decades, along with setting the example for the importance of self-expression in creation. This Pride month, we want to highlight the influence of the LGBTQIA+ community on art as we know today.

How the LGBTQIA+ Community Helped to Shape Art as We Know it

Why Expression Matters More Than Perfection

May 31, 2026

There isn’t much in this world that is perfect, and creating art is no different. Whether it is a painting, a short story, or a poem, the creative process is a rare opportunity to express your truth. People want to both create and consume work that they can relate to – and imperfection is much more relatable than perfection.

Why Expression Matters More Than Perfection

Why Artists Struggle to Separate Themselves from Their Work

May 20, 2026

Art, in its many forms, feels deeply personal. Whether it is a painting, a piece of writing or a clothing collection, the most authentic art is made when the artist isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. However, this is a double-edged sword – with the creation of art being such an intimate form of self-expression, the art itself can feel less like a creation, and more like an extension of the artist themselves. This leads to criticism feeling less constructive, and more like a personal attack.

Why Artists Struggle to Separate Themselves from Their Work

Why Comparison Can Kill Creativity

Apr 16, 2026

It’s easy to fall into comparing your work to others, especially when all you see are finished, polished pieces. But that kind of comparison can quickly take the energy out of creating and make you doubt your own progress. The truth is, you’re only seeing the end result, not the time and effort behind it. When you shift your focus back to your own growth and what you’re learning, comparison becomes less of a setback and more of a reminder to stay in your own lane.

Why Pricing Art Feels So Personal (And So Uncomfortable)

Apr 2, 2026

Pricing art can feel uncomfortable because it's not just about numbers, it's about putting a value on something you've personally created. Time, effort, and years of practice all go into a piece, yet there's no clear formula to decide what it should cost. That uncertainty can make the process feel awkward, especially when you start comparing your work to others. Over time, though, pricing becomes less about self-doubt and more about balance. It's a way to support your creative work, not define your worth. Like finishing a piece, it's simply part of the process of turning something personal into something you're ready to share.

Why Pricing Art Feels So Personal (And So Uncomfortable)

Why Finishing Art Often Feels Harder Than Starting It

Mar 25, 2026

Starting a new piece of art feels exciting because anything is possible. There’s no pressure yet, just the freedom to explore. Finishing, though, feels different. As a piece develops, you start noticing what doesn’t match your original vision, questioning details and second-guessing decisions. That in-between stage can feel uncomfortable, but it’s where the real work happens. Finishing isn’t about adding more, it’s about making choices, letting go of what it could have been, and deciding it’s enough.

Why Finishing Art Often Feels Harder Than Starting It

The Guilt of Not Creating (And Why It's So Common)

Feb 14, 2026

There's a quiet guilt that can surface when you're not creating, a feeling that you should be producing or proving something to stay relevant. Stillness can start to feel like falling behind. But creativity isn't constant output; it moves in cycles. Much of the process happens invisibly, through reflection, experience, and rest. Not creating doesn't erase your identity or your discipline. It simply means you're in a different phase - one that still belongs to the work.

The Guilt of Not Creating (And Why It's So Common)

The Quiet Power of Artists Supporting Other Artists Online

Jan 30, 2026

Online spaces have transformed artistic independence into something shared rather than solitary. Through quiet acts of support, artists exchange knowledge, encouragement, and trust in ways that make creative work feel less isolating and more sustainable. When artists support other artists, growth becomes less about approval and more about connection, building communities that help creative practice endure.

The Quiet Power of Artists Supporting Other Artists Online

The Reality of Never Feeling "Finished" as an Artist

Jan 30, 2026

Learning as an artist is not something you complete, but something that evolves alongside the work itself. As skills grow, so do awareness and questions, shifting the focus from mastering techniques to developing judgment, clarity, and voice. Not feeling finished is not a sign of failure. It is evidence of engagement, growth, and a practice that is still alive.

The Reality of Never Feeling "Finished" as an Artist

Why Today's Artists Are More Independent Than Any Generation Before

Jan 30, 2026

Artists no longer have to wait for permission to be seen. With direct access to audiences and tools that support independent selling, today's creatives have more control over how their work is shared, valued, and sustained. This shift hasn’t made art easier, but it has made independence possible, allowing artists to build careers on their own terms rather than waiting to be chosen.

Why Today's Artists Are More Independent Than Any Generation Before

Why Artists Often Undervalue Their Work

Jan 30, 2026

Many artists struggle to price their work in a way that reflects its true value, not because they lack confidence or skill, but because they have been shaped by systems that quietly normalise underpayment. When passion is mistaken for obligation and comparison replaces context, fair pricing becomes harder to hold. Reclaiming value starts with recognising that creative work is labour and that sustaining it requires clarity, boundaries, and respect from others and from ourselves.

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