I’m thinking a lot about the art community and about you during this challenging time. I’m looking for ways that I can help, and I have a proposal for us as well. As artists, it’s time for us to gather, to inspire and to lead. Please watch this short message and reply to me with […]
What’s the best way to approach art marketing? That’s an excellent question! Too many artists like to make the work but they stop there. They don’t want to delve into the world of art marketing because it can be overwhelming and confusing Allow me to break it down and show you the ins and outs
If you’re an artist, you already know how important it is to keep learning. Curiosity is the artist’s calling card, and devotion to craft is what separates the professionals from the dilettantes. But don’t stop at the fun stuff. Taking workshops to learn new techniques or perfect old ones is important, but making the investment
I’m still working on putting my own podcast together. It’s a huge project, and is going to take some time. The Working Artist: A Step by Step Guide from Feather to Wings doesn’t have a launch date yet, though it’s definitely getting closer. And I’m getting more and more excited to share it with you. To
Photographer Nick Levitin’s first love was the theater. Freshly graduated from Boston University, he returned to New York City in the early 70s to begin his artistic journey as an actor. He also came back to the big city with a camera. Nick carried it with him everywhere. He took great pleasure shooting documentary style photos
I’m just back from Art Expo New York and it really hit home for me how important these events have become. FACT: Did you know that more art is now being sold at art fairs than bricks and mortar galleries? Overall, artists are now reporting nearly half their income is derived from art fairs. But
It’s a sign of the times. We’ve all got to be more vigilant about cyber-security. In fact, just a few days ago, January 28th, was Data Privacy Day. How did you celebrate? But seriously, for artists it’s imperative to have back-ups of our data. I’ve known artists who’ve lost all of their images and even their
I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather hang out with The Muse and make stuff than create an inventory. I think we can all agree on that. But anyone can chase inspiration, that’s the fun part. To put the ‘work’ into your practice, you’ve got to slog through the hard stuff. Like it
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with many other creative professionals. But my inspiration doesn’t always come from the art world. I’m inspired by people who forge their own path. Artist or not, these are the people who inspire me. Erik Durschmied’s story is so captivating that I wanted to share it with you. He’s not
Dear Artist, As an artist, let me ask you, when you look back at 2019, what achievements are you most proud of? Did you sell your first piece of work? Did you sell a whole lot of work? Did you achieve a creative breakthrough? Did you win an award? a grant? or receive online recognition?