• In the Studio with Ruben van Duysen

    My name is Ruben and I have been interested in art, painting, design, architecture and interior design since I was a teenager. Professionally, however, I took a different career path and only a few years ago found my way back to painting. The trigger was a course at the Trier Art Academy. Afterwards I continued my education autodidactically. Studio In…

  • Art to Revisit Your Voyages!

    That’s right! Summer time is officially here. It’s the season of sunshine and, even better, vacation time! Luckily for all us art lovers, many artists take a huge amount of inspiration from their travels. They capture the energy of the places they’ve seen, and express it in a style only they can create! So, whether you want to relive the…

  • The Best Art Destinations

    Art is everywhere, and each corner of the globe has so many beautiful art and culture scenes to discover and explore! One of the best parts of travelling is being able to see these things up close, and gain new perspectives and inspirations. If you also love to travel to experience the rich cultural and artistic offerings of the world,…

  • Time to Boogie with balthasart!

    The heat is back, the sun has reappeared, the trees are blooming and life is returning. This summer will be filled with joy, lots of parties and music. It’s time to breathe, clear your head and dance the night away! What better way to dance than with some disco music? This music, ever timeless, has made all generations dance since…

  • The Guide to Art Photos: Balthasart Shows You How to Photograph Your Artworks

    With our experience in the art world, we’ve seen it all. One thing that we come across a lot of are terrible art photos on the internet. It makes us wonder if artists believe in just how essential it is to shoot their work in good light! That’s exactly what we are here to tell and show you today. How you show your work is nearly…

  • Lawyer by Day, Painter by Night: How Mathilde found her artistic dreams!

    A lawyer by day, a painter by night. Mathilde Bonin started her journey as an artist when looking for an escape during the pandemic  in 2020. Two years later, on top of her job as a jurist, she also has a loyal community on Instagram and clients all over the European Union, thanks to balthasart!  As a lawyer in a…

  • Oil Painting with Ease: 5 Tips to Improve Your Skills!

    At balthasart, we know how it goes. Your art craft was not something built in a day, and you will never stop learning and adding to your talents! For example, for painting, there is so much to master! It takes a lot of effort, patience, and precision to achieve your artistic vision. Maybe you have already dabbled with oil paints,…

  • How to Start an Art Business, the Easy Way!

    Are you an artist who would like to turn your practice into a business? Or do you already have a bunch of your artworks and would like to make money by selling them? If you said yes to either of these questions, then keep reading, this article is for you! So, how to start an art business? You might have…

  • A bigger audience: How Ginevra found a new public on balthasart

    From the amazing Venice canals to the Hausmanian architecture of Paris, Ginevra Formentini has always been surrounded by beautiful places. Maybe that is the reason she studied architecture but then shifted her life towards photography. This is where her path crossed with balthasart, where she started to showcase her talent to other people besides her family and friends. And it…

  • The balthasart Lookbook: Spring/Summer ’22

    You think art is just something nice to hang on your wall? You think that clothes are just simple threads to cover your body? Think again! At their best, they’re a way to express. That human desire to beautify the world around them and exude their emotions is satiated through aesthetic endeavors like creating, admiring, and displaying both clothes and…