ACI News
✨ Ask Us Anything: The Stories Behind the Studio Doors
We believe art is better when it’s shared — not just the final image, but the thought, the care, the why behind it.
Read moreA seasonal update from Lee Hansheng Studios — reflections on early spring energy, 2D studio refreshes, and the rhythm of ongoing client work. Peek behind the scenes as Hansheng rebalances workspace...
Read moreFeatured Artist Program Launch
We want to amplify voices doing quiet work with deep roots, just as much as those doing loud work with wide reach. We want to create space for both.
Read moreWelcoming the New Year with Intention, Creativity, and Community
"...we want to gently remind you that creativity doesn’t have to be loud, fast, or constant to be meaningful."
Read moreArt thrives when community thrives.And you’ve helped us build something beautiful, amazing, and real~ something we can keep growing for years to come.
Read moreFind Your Fit: ACI’s New Tier System Is Here!
We’re here to make sure art stays accessible, intentional, and alive — not behind paywalls, but within reach for every creative soul who finds their way to us.
Read moreAs we move toward the close of the year, we’re reminded that creativity thrives when shared. Every piece of art, every conversation, and every event is a reminder of why we built this collective~ t...
Read moreEvery change we make is in service to a bigger picture: building a collective that is sustainable, meaningful, and rooted in care. By realigning our focus, we’re making space for deeper creativity~...
Read moreWhy We’re Leaving Printify (and What’s Next for ACI)
a chapter closing~ and an opportunity opening. It frees us to do things differently, and better. We want you to know that every product you get from us moving forward comes with the same heart, cre...
Read moreWhy Accessibility Matters in Art & Pricing
Art is not a privilege. It is part of what makes us human. When it becomes exclusive, its reflection narrows, excluding stories, voices, and lives that deserve to be seen. But when art is accessibl...
Read moreThe Unseen Canvas: The Admin Side of the Art Business 🎨📂
It’s not all free-flowing creativity. Artists juggle deadlines for gallery submissions, vendor events, client commissions, and course launches. A calendar (digital and/or physical) becomes your sec...
Read moreWhat’s shifted for me lately is how little time I have for second-guessing. Reflection for growth? Always valuable. Reflection gives us perspective, clarity, and the space to see where we’ve improv...
Read more🎨 Commission Etiquette: A Guide for Artists and Clients
At Art Collective International (ACI), we’re home to multiple studios working across a wide range of mediums ~ from watercolor and digital illustration to stained glass, jewelry, and miniatures. Wi...
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🤝 Collaboration Over Competition: Why Artists Thrive Together
Even if two artists work in the same medium, on the same subject, and with the same tools, their art will never be identical. Each piece carries the fingerprint of the maker — their lived experienc...
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August Deep Dive: Growing Together with ACI 🌿🎨
We believe learning art should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. That’s why these courses are packed with our personal notes, studio-tested tips, and plenty of visual walkthroughs. Adding mo...
Read moreThis week at ACI, we're sharing a community update! From expanding our Skool platform with new courses and prompt series to transitioning toward eco-friendly packaging with EcoEnclose, we're aligni...
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🎨 Explore ACI’s Skool: Learn, Grow, and Create With Us — For Just $1 a Month
Why So Affordable? Because we want art to be a right, not a luxury. We’re offering this founder pricing as a thank-you to our earliest supporters—and as a way to get this space blooming with creati...
Read more...planning a series can also be… overwhelming. Maybe you’ve started one before but never finished. Or maybe you’ve got a sketchbook full of loose ideas and don’t know how to tie them together.
Read moreWelcome to Skool: A New Creative Space for the ACI Community
Whether you’re a curious beginner, a seasoned artist looking for community, or somewhere in between~ you’re welcome here. We’re building this space as a collaborative, encouraging environment, and ...
Read more🌿 Collective Update: New Seasons, New Growth
Thanks for supporting ACI and being part of this collective journey with us. We’re always evolving, always adapting, and always grateful to have you along for the ride.
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