2 ARTBYUS.COM ART BLOG
A very news-driven blog. The stories span the globe and cover matters such as Australia’s booming art market and the need for the right frame. Being the blog of an online auction market, it also informs artists about competitions and fairs. www.artbyus.com/blogs

3 ART IN LIVERPOOL
The best British art blog may be city specific, but it makes you wish that similar attention was paid to our other metropolitan scenes. With regular updates, the editor, Ian Jackson, strikes a pleasantly chatty and informative tone. www.artinliverpool.com/blog

4 ABSOLUTE ARTS
Posts from a roster of artists and collectors on an array of subjects including Michael Corbin’s “Paintings That Make Me Hurl” (he hates animals). The comment sections are always well stocked with witty rejoinders. blog.absolutearts.com

5 ART NEWS BLOG
The Australian painter Dion Archibald combs the web for the latest stories, reviews and articles. Resolutely lo-fi, this site stands out for its uncomplicated but sharp focus on international art. www.artnewsblog.com