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What to Do When You’ve Run Out of Wall Space for Art
|Joseph Zhou
Most collectors eventually encounter the same strange problem. You discover a piece that immediately speaks to you. You can already picture it in your home. Then a familiar thought arrives:... Read more...
Remembering Howler: How Art Helped Me Carry Grief
|Joseph Zhou
On November 6th, 2025, we said goodbye to our dog, Howler. Even now 9 months later, as we’re getting used to his absence, writing those words feels strange. For twelve... Read more...
Reflecting on 2025 - A Threshold Year (What Shifted and Why It Mattered)
|Joseph Zhou
What I Made When I Stopped Forcing the Work (Art in 2025) This year, the work felt different. Not louder, but truer. I focused less on output for output’s sake... Read more...
Why Your Friends and Family Don’t Love Your Art (And Why That’s Actually a Good Thing)
|Joseph Zhou
  As an independent artist, it’s natural to want the people closest to you to support your art. After all, these are the people who know and love you— shouldn’t... Read more...
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Art, Growth, and Intention
|Joseph Zhou
2024 was a year of transformation: personal challenges, artistic growth, and rediscovering joy in creation. Join me as I reflect on lessons learned and share plans for an intentional, fulfilling... Read more...