There is an old saying in sports “you play how you practice”. The idea is that the quality of the player will come from their daily dedication to the practice. Athletes are also asked to watch play back films to pin point good and bad plays. Writers are encouraged to read and write daily. Many of them are in writing groups so that other writers can critique their work. So it follows that an artist who wants to improve their skill will not only produce art but also observe fine art. There are several valuable by products of viewing fine art. First, it causes the artist observer to question. They might question the message of the art work. Artist can also learn about innovative materials to use to create art by seeing others employ it in their work. Observing art on a routine basis also improves on the artist’s ability recognize good design elements. The artist will quickly breakdown work with ease. Viewing art on a regular basis assists the artist in evaluating their own work. They might find inspiration in gallery work that carries over into their own work. An artist might experiment with new materials in their own work that they saw in a gallery show. Even an artist noting how an installation is placed in the gallery space is educational. This can help an artist learn how to display their own work in a creative way. The artist can sit and listen to other patrons comments on the art space and the art work .This also provides valuable information on how the public interacts with an art exhibit. It poses several questions such as “What kind of lighting is needed? How close is the work to the viewer? What size is the work?” These are all questions the artist would need to ask of himself if he were to set up a space to exhibit his own work. The habit of visiting an art gallery in person or reading about art, or viewing artist’s work online cultivates fine art taste, This is much like attending winetasting parties and comparing develops a taste for fine wine. If an artist makes work but isolates himself from art being made elsewhere, his view will become very narrow. So it is crucial that every artist reviews art work as well as produces it.