Art Guides from October 2025: Painting, Sculpture, and Street Art Insights

When you think about art, a broad term covering visual expression from traditional painting to modern street installations. Also known as visual art, it’s not just about what you see—it’s about how it’s made, why it matters, and who it speaks to. In October 2025, the focus was on the real, practical side of art: how to price a painting, how to choose the right canvas size, and what actually separates street art from graffiti. These aren’t theoretical debates. They’re questions artists face every day when they step into their studio or try to sell their work.

painting, a core form of visual art using pigments on surfaces like canvas or wood. Also known as fine art painting, it’s where technique meets intention. That month, readers learned how the three-bucket rule helps control color and value in oil painting, why skipping varnish can ruin a piece over time, and how alla prima, a direct wet-on-wet painting method favored for its speed and spontaneity lets artists capture light in one sitting. You’ll also find clear answers on whether Van Gogh’s Starry Night is abstract—turns out, it’s not. It’s post-impressionist, and that distinction matters if you’re studying art history or trying to classify your own work.

sculpture, a three-dimensional art form created through additive, subtractive, or casting techniques. Also known as 3D art, it’s often misunderstood as just carved stone or molded clay. The posts broke down the three main sculpting methods, helping artists pick the right one for their materials and space. Meanwhile, the debate over whether sculpture is fine art or craft got real—with examples, checklists, and no fluff. And if you’ve ever wondered how to price your art, there’s a full guide on what affects value: size, medium, reputation, and where you sell it.

Street art didn’t get ignored either. One post laid out the clear line between graffiti, often text-based, unauthorized urban markings and street art, intentional, image-based public works meant to communicate or provoke. Another dug into why street art exists—to spark conversation, revive neighborhoods, or just make people look up from their phones. These aren’t just labels. They’re cultural forces shaping how cities feel.

What ties all these posts together? They answer the questions artists actually ask. Not what’s trendy. Not what sounds smart. But what works. Whether you’re a beginner picking your first canvas or a pro deciding whether to varnish your oil painting, you’ll find something here that saves you time, money, or frustration. Below are the full guides—no fluff, no jargon, just what you need to know.