Gm. I often see posts where artists and collectors debate scarcity versus abundance. Below are my thoughts, followed by five reasons why over-minting can potentially harm your art career. #TJArtInsights 🧵👇

Scarcity vs abundance debates often cite prolific artists like Picasso, who made over 147,000 works. Dalí created around 1,500 paintings and thousands more pieces. Matisse produced over 10,000 works. Because of this, some assume making more art is always better. But that's not necessarily true. What matters is what you are trying to say and achieve. Your creative output should reflect your goals, values and message. Image: Monochrome Blue, without title, 1960, Yves Klien

True, consistent creation is key to developing both skill and ideas. @beeple is a prime example. His “Everydays” series shows how daily practice sharpen both craft and creative vision. But minimal output can also be powerful. Vermeer completed only 34 paintings. Seurat made fewer than 60. Da Vinci fewer than 20 finished paintings. Ryman and Yves Klein created small, focused bodies of work, each still highly influential.

So when people say, “Picasso made thousands, so I should too,” they’re missing the point. You don’t need to mint or sell everything. Practice pieces and sketches are part of growth but not all work needs to be public. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. You’re not Picasso or Vermeer. You’re you. Create as much as you need to grow but share and sell only the work that truly reflects your best. And of course, there’s nothing wrong with sharing works-in-progress. Untitled (1961) by Robert Ryman

Here are five reasons why over minting can potentially harm your art career. It’s not a guaranteed outcome, but worth considering as you think about your long term goals, artistic trajectory and how the volume of work you mint aligns with your style and context. 👇

1. Dilutes Value Too much work on the market lowers the perceived worth of each piece. Scarcity creates demand. Oversupply can make your art feel less special.

2. Confuses Your Brand High output without clear focus can blur your identity. A strong, consistent style helps collectors understand and connect with your work.

3. Collector Burnout Constant releases overwhelm buyers. Instead of building excitement, you risk making each new drop feel routine or forgettable.

4. Hinders Growth Overproducing leaves less time for reflection and improvement. Quantity can come at the cost of developing deeper, stronger work.

5. Lowers Market Confidence A flooded market may push prices down. If collectors see value dropping, it can damage trust and long-term demand.