The Artiss Editorial

What your Chosen Art Form Says About You

Sep 15, 2026

Creatives, whether they be painters, writers or performers, have a lot in common. Connected by self-expression, the best projects come together when different individuals with their own artistic expertise work together. However, the art that we chose to practice often falls in line with aspects of our personality; and as a result, there are there are a few common tropes that can affect these relationships, for better or worse. Here are a few of them!

What your Chosen Art Form Says About You

How to Find the Balance Between Creating Art for your Audience and Yourself

Aug 26, 2026

When you began your creative journey, you made your art with only one person in mind – yourself. As your work begins to draw attention, there are more eyes on what you create than ever before, and that comes with its own unique challenges. If you keep creating for yourself and yourself only, you might lose the interest of your new audience – but, go too far the other way, and your work might lose the individuality that made it special in the first place. Here’s a couple of tips to help you strike the right balance.

How to Find the Balance Between Creating Art for your Audience and Yourself

How to Prioritise Art in Your Day-to-Day Life

Aug 2, 2026

Artists who are truly in love with their craft would wish for nothing more than to practise it every day – but, due to the stress and demands of daily life, this doesn’t always feel possible. Whether you are studying, working, or have other commitments, finding the time to work on your art can be tricky. Here’s how to make sure your art stays as a priority, even when life has other plans.

How to Prioritise Art in Your Day-to-Day Life

How to Feel The Fear, and Make it Anyway

Jul 13, 2026

The act of creating is a vulnerable thing — you feel like you are expressing a part of yourself and wearing your heart on your sleeve for the world to judge. We all experience self-doubt at times in all areas of life, and this is no different throughout the creative process. The good news is, you don’t have to battle with your doubts — in fact, learning to work with them will help you to make the best art possible.

How to Feel The Fear, and Make it Anyway

Why Queer Art is Important for LGBTQIA+ Visibility

Jun 30, 2026

We’re coming to the end of pride month – a celebration of love, authenticity and acceptance. So, in this piece, we want to take a chance to highlight both the historical and continued importance of art within the LGBTQIA+ community, along with some of the artists who have carried the flag with pride. This is a celebration of queer art in its many forms, and an acknowledgement of the continued fight towards equality.

Why Queer Art is Important for LGBTQIA+ Visibility

When Fashion Stops Being Trend and Starts Being Uniquely Yours

Jun 20, 2026

In the social media age, trends are all the rage - and fashion is no different. From the hype beast era of the late 2010’s to the comeback of Y2K, what is ‘in’ is constantly changing. The truth is that, although trend hopping can feel like the best way to keep your wardrobe relevant, it can stop you from finding your individual style – the only aspect of fashion that is truly timeless.

When Fashion Stops Being Trend and Starts Being Uniquely Yours

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

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