John Bishop Fine Art

A new show called Material Matters I’m very lucky to have been selected to participate in a juried group exhibition at The Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas. If you’re not familiar with the concept, a juried exhibition is one where not every artist who applies is accepted. The work is reviewed and selected by a juror, in this case, artist Benji Stiles. Once the selections were made, gallery owner Julie Verville curated and installed the show, thoughtfully placing each pi

Remember the last piece you bought simply because you had  to have it, not because it was rare, valuable, or a smart investment, but because it spoke to you? That moment gets at the heart of why we collect. Is it the thrill of owning something unique? The desire to turn passion into profit? Or something far more personal? This post explores the fine line between collecting for love and collecting for value, and how that distinction shapes not only our collections, but our rel

I have finally pulled the trigger and joined up with the Professional Artists Association and their individualized coaching program. This...