Perfectionism and Why it’s Great to Make “Bad Art”!

Like other forms of resistance in our lives, procrastination comes up when we need to do something difficult or unpleasant.  The funny thing about the most chronic of us procrastinators is that we tend to be...

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How to Slay Resistance: the Creative Villain that Never Dies

Resistance can look like a lot of different things. It’s those moments when you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. It’s the day you avoid sitting down to work on your craft. It’s the second you dec...

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The importance of “why” for artists

The question of “why?” is a powerful one. It can be used to bring clarity to what you do, and make it more meaningful. The answer may not be obvious at first, but if you ask yourself the right questions eve...

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June is Diversity Month in Canada

June is Canada's busiest month for celebrating the many diverse people, cultures and events that have helped shape this beautiful nation. From Indigenous Peoples Day to Filipino Heritage Month, the Great Wh...

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What is Sustainable Art?

Sustainable art is the creative practice of making artwork that are not harmful to the environment as well as works that address topics such as climate change, waste and social issues.  Sustainable art is n...

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Interior design trends in 2022

The post-pandemic world is a different place than the old world. We've all had to change and adapt, and interior design trends for 2022 reflect that. With the rise of nostalgia for past times, people are loo...

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Art Business

Sustainability plays a big role in our entire process at artterra: from selecting our artists, to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping by having our artists ship their work directly to our customers. A p...

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Call for Canadian Artists

Calling all Canadian artists and artisans! We’re looking to bring new artists into our roster, including artists and artisans of all genres! We’re talking painters, we’re talking printmakers, we’re talking ...

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5 Things to Consider When Buying Original Art

Buying original art is an exciting step in creating your perfect living room, bedroom, home office... or any space that you spend time in!  Investing in original art has so many benefits and will bring you a...

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