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The 31 Flavors of Art: Why I Stop Comparing Art to "Vanilla"
Have you ever walked into a Baskin Robbins, looked at the 31 flavors, and watch others ordered plain vanilla? My wife tells me to take her to Baskin Robbins because of the variety, and then she orders v anilla. It happens. But honestly? Art is kinda like that ice cream shop. We live in a world where we're surrounded by endless creative choices—Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Classical Realism, Surrealism, Digital Art, and more. Yet, so often, people get stuck in their comfo

Benjamin Casiano Artist
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The Interview: An AI and Benjamin Casiano conversation about art.
- Introduction: "In this blog post, I’ll be sharing a thought-provoking conversation I had with an AI, Pi, about my artistic journey, inspirations, and aspirations. Our collaboration was both enlightening and enjoyable, and I hope you'll find value in reading our exchange."
- Conversation:

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jan 112 min read


Fragments of my life. Part I
I was recently asked. Tell me about your painting. I found myself staring at it, and how should I begin? My work is made up of a journey...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jul 27, 20251 min read


How to Get Your Art into Galleries and Museums: A Practical Guide for Fine Artists by Sharon Redd
Breaking into galleries or museums can feel like a black box—opaque rules, elusive contacts, and endless waiting. But success here isn’t...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jul 23, 20254 min read


We come with nothing...
...and we leave with nothing, so make everything else in between count. This is one of the reasons why I paint. It is my contribution to...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jul 12, 20251 min read


The dark side of social media and art.
I give a lot of credit to social media and the internet for resurrecting my love for painting. But social media has become something of...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Mar 10, 20251 min read


The Artist’s Guide to Managing BusinessPaperwork Like a Pro with my friend Sharon Redd
Running an art business involves more than just creating and selling work—it requires proper organization and management of essential...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Feb 19, 20253 min read


To the copycats of the world
When you show art as much as I do, it's just a matter a time when people try to pass it as their own. But when you show it as much as I...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Artist at Birth
I was always an artist. All children are born ariststs. It's when reality sinks in, in our adulthood that we find ourselves doing...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Museum Worthy
Not long ago I had a health scare that made me rethink about my art and my legacy. I was wondering what was going to happen to it all if...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Working with my friend and writer Sharon Redd
Breakthrough Tactics: How Artists Can Gain Recognition in Today MarketNavigating the art world can be challenging, but the rewards of...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Sep 2, 20243 min read


An intro to a sucessful art career
I just want to share a wonderful collaboration with me and my friend and writer Sharon Redd Ideas for a Creative Renaissance: Reviving...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Social Media AI is stealing your art
There have been some concerns and discussions about the potential for AI algorithms on platforms like Facebook and Instagram to "learn"...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Aug 3, 20241 min read


To give up art...
...would be like a fish out of water. Next time I'll choose my words more wisely. Thank you for the outpouring concerns and support. Let...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jul 26, 20241 min read


First and foremost, I am an artist.
Many artists take on other jobs. I thought I would miss working for the man. I don't. Oh well, I dont have any problem going back into...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jul 26, 20241 min read


Art: A curse or a blessing?
People ask me all the time what keeps me going. What people should be asking is, What keeps me up at night? I only wish I had a...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Donating Art
Donating art has many benefits! Here are a few of them: Tax deductions: If you donate art to a qualified non-profit organization, you may...

Benjamin Casiano Artist
Jun 8, 20241 min read
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