Learning From Jane’s Fear

by | Apr 12, 2013 | Fine Arts America

A painter we’ll call Jane had become reasonably successful creating and selling a certain kind of imagery: abstract paintings whose major motifs were triangles and circles.  She complained to me that she wanted to try her hand at full abstraction and wanted to let go...

Getting the Word Out Globally

by | Apr 5, 2013 | Fine Arts America

Last week I explained why it’s wise to maintain our global contacts if we want to have a career in the arts. Here are some tips for doing exactly that! When you DO have news, make sure to share it. I coach my clients to prepare a brief news release whenever they have...

Connecting Globally

by | Mar 29, 2013 | Fine Arts America

Say that you’re lucky enough to be represented in some galleries that are all located very far away from your hometown. How can you maintain good contact with them from a great distance? Here are some ideas! Virtually no one I work with in my capacity as a writer,...

Getting Started Teaching Your Art Class

by | Mar 22, 2013 | Fine Arts America

Say that you do want to teach an art class? How should you begin? There are a number of different starting points and each has its merits. You might begin by: 1. Focusing on what you want to teach (say, life drawing) and then making decisions about how best to do...

Teaching Art — Is It For You?

by | Mar 15, 2013 | Fine Arts America

When artists think about the phrase “art education” what usually comes to mind are art activities and art classes in the elementary schools, a major in art or an art school education, or maybe taking a technique or technical class, like studying watercolor or oil...

Painting Powerfully Outdoors

by | Mar 8, 2013 | Fine Arts America

Last week I provided you with 5 tips to help you feel more comfortable painting en plein air. If that subject interests you, here are five more tips. Taken together, these ten tips will get you outdoors and painting away! The sixth tip is to think about partners and...