So You Want to Be a Full-Time Artist? Read This First.https://www.michelle-atkinson.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-10-10-16.17.35.jpg11MichelleMichellehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3c5fa1eaa1671bdd4fffa9b1c51d39fe665349b3e33ffa6d57fd70ed605b19f?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Thinking of becoming a full-time artist? Here’s the no-sugar-coating guide to surviving — and thriving — in the brutal, beautiful art business.
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My Journey as an Artisthttps://www.michelle-atkinson.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/BMO-2-576x1024.jpg5761024MichelleMichellehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3c5fa1eaa1671bdd4fffa9b1c51d39fe665349b3e33ffa6d57fd70ed605b19f?s=96&d=mm&r=g
I never planned on becoming a full-time artist—it was something I grew into, driven by curiosity and a relentless desire to explore materials. My background is in glass art, specifically fusing and casting. It all started with a weekend glass class making jewelry cabochons. By Monday, I was back at the studio, purchasing a small…
Art, Data & Tech: A Recap from My Vancouver Exhibitionhttps://www.michelle-atkinson.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-02-07-18.41.06-1-e1741401051875-1024x495.jpg1024495MichelleMichellehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3c5fa1eaa1671bdd4fffa9b1c51d39fe665349b3e33ffa6d57fd70ed605b19f?s=96&d=mm&r=g
My recent solo show in Vancouver was an exciting opportunity to showcase my work—and just as importantly, to listen. The conversations I had over the weekend confirmed something I’ve been exploring for a while: data visualization in fine art resonates deeply with people in tech, science, and research industries.With pieces ranging from $675 to $16,500,…