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Why We Collect the Art We Cannot Forget
Why do some works stay with us long after we first see them? Mel Fiorentino reflects on collecting art with presence, emotion, mystery, and a story that refuses to let go.
2026-08-25 · Mel Fiorentino
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Find Inspiration & Build Your Art Series
A practical guide to finding inspiration in everyday life, organizing artist notes, developing cohesive series concepts, and sustaining creative momentum through multi-piece projects.
2026-06-08
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Classical Mythology in Contemporary Art
Why mythology still matters in contemporary art—and how ancient stories continue to help artists explore identity, transformation, power, loss, and rebirth.
2026-04-15 · Mel Fiorentino
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From Pencil to Brush: Better Control, Better Paintings
A practical look at how drawing builds the control, observation, pressure sensitivity, and restraint that directly improve painting technique.
2026-03-16 · Mel Fiorentino
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Edges 101: Soft vs. Hard Edges (and Where the Masters Put Them)
A practical guide to hard, soft, lost, and found edges—and how painters use edge control to create focus, realism, atmosphere, and stronger compositions.
2026-02-13 · Mel Fiorentino
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How to Build a Cohesive Body of Work
A practical guide to moving from strong individual pieces to a cohesive body of work through intention, emotional continuity, consistent anchors, editing, and exhibition thinking.
2026-01-18 · Mel Fiorentino
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What to Bring When Setting Up for an Art Festival? We Got You!
A practical packing checklist for artists preparing for an art festival booth, covering tent setup, displays, sales tools, lighting, supplies, comfort, and professional presentation.
2024-10-04