I struggle for ways to acknowledge this solemn anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Should I ignore the date on my calendar, or try to write something profoundly moving? Usually I ignore the date in my emails and on my blog, which seems more appropriate for my audience. This year I had an idea to
The Strength of Artists as a Community Read
As I was flipping through my notebook last week, I came across notes from a lecture by ceramic artist Doug Casebeer at the Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado on January 25, 2014. There is so much wisdom here that I’ve decided to share them in their raw form. Enough time has passed since I
Notes From an Artist Lecture Read
I haven’t been telling you about all of the amazing thing my members, students, and followers are doing and I’m going to try to do a better job of this. Starting now. I hope these three stories inspire you. 1. Holly Wilson Holly Wilson, a member of the Art Biz Incubator, was nervous and shaking
3 Artist Stories To Inspire You Read
I encourage you to stop and think about what it means to be part of a worldwide community of artists. Really. Stop now. Think about it. Even if the proclamation of National Arts & Humanities Month (October) is for the U.S., we know that national boundaries are fuzzier because of the Internet. We feel a
Collaborate & Advocate on Behalf of Your Art Read
Cathy Savage has made great strides as an artist since buying a copy of I’d Rather Be in the Studio on year ago. Read about her accomplishments.
Are you taking action or just reading? Read
Don’t think of competition as a bad thing. Instead, consider it a challenge. Competition can get you up in the morning and motivated. Competition can drive you to do better work and become more focused on your career and where you want it to go.
Keeping an Eye on Other Artists Read
Marketing lessons are all around us if we pay attention. Guest blogger Michael Lynn Adams shares a personal experience with his hairdresser–one that taught him at least three lessons for his art career.
Marketing Lessons From a Hair Stylist Read
Janice Mason Steeves, a client of mine, is opening a solo exhibit of new work in Ontario tomorrow at Abbozzo Gallery. She and the gallery produced a lovely, small catalog, which chronicles Jan’s recent journey to Turkey for the 800th anniversary of the birth of the Sufi mystic, Rumi. The catalog is available for sale
Give Away Your Exhibit Catalog Read
Just posted this . . . it has to be approved by them. I’m always delighted to see the rare art feature on the Nightly News, so thank you for featuring the waterfalls tonight. But . . . I’m very disappointed that the artist wasn’t credited with the work. The least you could have done
My comment on the NBC Nightly News blog Read
Rebecca Crowell shared with me the story of Jim Mott, who was featured this morning on the Today Show. Jim travels the country trading his paintings for food and a warm place to stay. He just happened to stay with Rebecca on one of his trips, which is where the Today Show caught up with
Meet Jim Mott, itinerant artist Read
