Alex Righetto is an artist of Italian origin, born and raised in Verona, the city of love. Since a young age, he was drawn to the arts and spent countless hours sketching and painting. As he grew older, Alex realized that his passion for the arts was not just a passing hobby, but his life's calling. He attended the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Verona, where he was exposed to the beauty of the Renaissance period, which greatly influenced his artistic style and approach. A collage of recent portrait paintings form Alex Righetto After graduation, Alex spent several years...

As an artist, gallery representation can seem like a daunting task. There are countless galleries out there, and it can be difficult to know where to start. However, gallery representation is a necessary step in furthering your career as an artist. Here's why:  One of the primary benefits of gallery representation is exposure. When you partner with a gallery, your work will be seen by a wider audience than if you were to exhibit your work on your own. Galleries have established networks and relationships with collectors, curators, and other gallerists. This means that when you partner with a gallery,...

Submitting to open calls or portfolio reviews is one of the most effective ways for artists to advance their careers. These opportunities provide artists a chance to present their work to curators, and get a foot in the door at galleries and museums that don’t accept unsolicited submissions. With so many artists vying for attention, however, it can be difficult to make your submission stand out from the rest. Here are a few tips to help you put your best foot forward. Pay Attention to Your Audience: Each organization is different, so make sure you understand who will be reviewing your submission....

As an artist, it's important to be able to take clear, good photos of your work in order to submit it for open calls or other opportunities. Often, the first exposure a collector or buyer will have to your artwork is through a digital image, so it's important to make sure that image is of the highest quality possible. In this blog post, we'll give you some tips on how to take clear, well-lit photos of your artworks so that they can be seen in their best light. 1. Choose the right location. When taking photos of your artwork, it's...

As an artist, one of the most important things you can do is to develop a good artist statement. An artist statement is necessary for collectors to understand you as an artist, and also provides information about your work as a whole. A good artist statement can make the difference between a viewer seeing your work as art or just another pretty picture. In this blog post, we'll discuss why artist statements are so important, and how you can go about developing a good one. What Is an Artist Statement?An artist statement is a written document in which an artist...