Not all art shows are created equal. As much as we’d love to build one perfect “go bag” and use it for every event, the reality is more nuanced. Over time, I’ve learned that indoor and outdoor markets require two very different approaches. I still rely on a master checklist, but I now adjust it …
Pricing is, by far, one of the most daunting parts of running your own art business. There are so many variables at play that it’s hard to know with certainty whether you’ve priced your work correctly. You want your prices to feel fair to your buyers, but you also need to make sure you’re paying …
I’ve been doing pyrography professionally for about five years now, and over that time I’ve learned a lot—often the hard way. I read the books, followed the experts, and picked up plenty of valuable techniques, but there are still some lessons you only learn through trial and error. Looking back, there are a few foundational …
Choosing the Right Markets as an Artist This is a very interesting question—mostly because the answer I would give you two years ago, or even last year, would be entirely different from the answer I would give today. When I was starting out, my philosophy was simple: quantity over quality. If a market accepted me, …
One of the most challenging aspects of taking custom commissions is aligning expectations between artist and client. As artists, we usually have a very clear vision of what we want to create. Clients, however, often come with their own ideas about what they want the final piece to look like. The question becomes: how do …
A practical guide to building your core toolkit One of the most important parts of being an artist is knowing your tools. A painter understands how different brushes create different lines, textures, and marks. The same principle applies to pyrography. Each tip (or nib) produces a distinct effect, and mastering them allows you to work …
Starting this year we will select a theme that guides the artistic direction of our new, limited edition seasonal collections. For Winter 2026, the inspiration came from being invited to participate in the CIAF CLTure Day + Night Market celebrating Lunar New Year. This invitation carries personal meaning. As a Pacific Islander, much of my …
Making art is my passion. But above everything else, my health and safety come first. When I first started doing pyrography, I loved it. The slow burn, the detail work, the transformation of wood into something meaningful. But after longer sessions in the studio, I began getting headaches. Nothing drains your creative energy faster than …
Product vs. Commissions: Finding Balance as an Artist Being an artist is tricky business. You want to create what you love—what inspires you—but at the same time, you need to make a living. The phrase “starving artist” didn’t come out of nowhere. So how do you avoid becoming one? For most artists, sustainability comes down …
There is a lot of debate around what qualifies as handmade versus mass produced. Some people believe an item is handmade as long as it doesn’t come off an assembly line. Others argue that nothing is truly handmade unless the artist is involved in every single step of the process. At BZ FurFur, we believe …
