How I Actually Use Midjourney as an Artist — My Process, My Decisions, What I Reject and Why
The part nobody talks about with AI art tools: the rejection. Before I find one image worth keeping, I generate dozens. That's not a failure of the tool. That's the work.
Why Some Art works (and Others Don't): How to Train Your Eye
Both images in this post were made with AI. One works. One doesn't. The difference has nothing to do with the tool.
Is AI Art Really Art? What History — and Experience — Tell Us
When photography arrived, painters said the same things people are saying about AI today. Here's what happened next — and what it might mean for artists now.
How to Choose an Artwork: A Guide for New Art Collectors
Buying an original painting can feel exciting but uncertain. This post explores how collectors choose artwork, what draws them in, and how a meaningful collection can grow over time.
Why I Only Open Limited Commission Spots as an Artist
Many artists limit how many commissions they accept each year. In this post, I explain why commissions are selective and how they fit into a larger studio practice.
Commissioned Paintings: What Collectors Should Know
Commissioned paintings can be a meaningful way to capture a memory, place, or personal story. In this post, I explain how my commission process works, how pricing is calculated, and when custom painting spots will reopen.
When You Have to Fire the Contractor (And What It Taught Me About Making Art for People I Care About)
A basement renovation that began with great reviews slowly unraveled into delays, excuses, and an unfinished floor. The experience ended up revealing something important about trust, contracts, and how art commissions really work between artists and collectors.
Museums do not collect “good paintings.” They collect evidence of thinking.
Museums do not collect single “good paintings.” They collect sustained inquiry, quiet authority, embodied practice, and work that holds meaning across space and time. Understanding this curatorial logic helps explain why certain artists enter institutional collections — and why depth often matters more than spectacle.
Commercial Galleries vs. Art Museums
When building an art collection, it helps to understand the difference between commercial galleries and art museums. While galleries focus on helping artwork find homes, museums care for art over time and provide historical context. Knowing how each space functions can help collectors make more confident, thoughtful choices.
What Would Tolstoy Say About AI Art?
As AI art spreads, old philosophical questions resurface. Drawing on Tolstoy and theories of form, this essay looks at why emotion, structure, and authorship still matter.