Life as a Sports Painter: Marketing – It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint. by AO – February 2026 I have been really grateful these past 10 plus years trying to establish myself as both a painter and a business owner. One reason I believe I have had a small amount…
An Artist’s Vision by ao-Aug 2023 Preface: So, if you are a seasoned artist, rookie or perhaps an older artist that started, stopped, started, stopped and started again at the age of 40-something (like me), and you are interested in a few thoughts and things learned from an artist that…
Sports Art … To Purchase or Not to Purchase. Part 1 by Anthony “AO”Oropeza – Owner / Chief Creative of AOART5 May 2023 On the fence about buying that awesome piece of sports art (or any kind of art) from your favorite established or emerging artist? Well, here are a…
Preface: So, if you are seasoned veteran artist, rookie or perhaps an older artist that started, stopped, started, stopped and started again at the age of 40-something (like me), and you are interested in a few thoughts and things learned from an artist that has been around the block a…
Creatives: Are We Ready for the Road Ahead? by Anthony “AO” Oropeza – Lead Creative & Owner of AOART5 – Dec 2022 Preface: Hello everyone — it’s me again — your friendly neighborhood Sports Artist and lead guy for my AOART5 Studio — AO. So, I am writing this to…