- What makes a good painting - The importance of form and composition - Unity of surface - Art is a representation of the highest and best to which men strive - How they choose artists to represent - The need for mutual respect between a gallery and artist - Quality versus quantity - The importance of intention versus accident - Taking art to the buyer rather then expecting them to go to a gallery - The changing dynamic of patrons - The importance of presentation of artwork (framing) - Acrylic versus oil paint - Selling art online - How to close the deal online - The benefits of galleries and curators to artists - The importance of knowing your market People + Places mentioned: The Marchutz School of Fine Arts - http://www.themarchutzschool.com/ Leo Marchutz - https://www.leomarchutz.org/ Charles Movalli John Poon Samuel Bjorklund - http://www.sbfineart.com Alan Roberts John Gasparach François De Asis - https://www.artland.com/artists/francois-de-asis Gennadi Kirichansky Natalie Marshall - https://www.ripsandtears.com/ Goya's The Third of May 1808 - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65883/15-things-you-should-know-about-goyas-third-may-1808 Pablo Picasso Guernica - https://www.pablopicasso.org/guernica.jsp The Social Dilemma - https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ https://wallsgallery.com Hosted by Matthew Dols http://www.matthewdols.com