I has a plan! Hurrah! Well, sort of. It’s the beginnings of a plan. A plan of studying and learned-ness. (I’m feeling a little bit silly this morning, can you tell?) I have recently instituted office and studio hours. This is new for me. I’ve never really had “hours” before. But from … [Read more...]
A stamp of approval
The following post is part of a periodic series I call "Words of Wisdom: insights and inspiration". The series will contain real stories about real artists and their journeys of growth as they face the personal and cultural challenges of bringing their visions to us. We all face challenges in … [Read more...]
Professionalism in practice…setting the stage
Being a pro is a mindset, a way of seeing life and the world. Because it is a mindset that can be learned, practiced and improved it lives in constant change and is not the exclusive domain of super stars or any other elite class. A part time artists possessing the desire to grow and willingness to … [Read more...]
The Art of Going Pro: living professionally II
Last week I took our framework to a different level in order to refine the concept of being professional and begin painting an image of what a professional looks like.Describing each characteristic of a professional in behavioral terms helps form the palette for creating a visual foundation of what … [Read more...]
The Art of going Pro: the missing piece
Last week’s column ended with a challenge for clarity, to begin to look closer at what you do and how you do it. Clarity is important to identity and identity helps others when they are sorting out where you belong in their minds. When potential buyers are in need of something they automatically … [Read more...]
The Art of Going Pro: an identity crisis
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Today we’ll be starting another series this time looking at language and meaning so we can begin to settle on a way to describe ourselves, what we do and our “value position” in a larger context. We’ll also examine the differences between an amateur and a professional to see how increased … [Read more...]
Save the Artist Save the World
What exactly is art? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Sure...probably everyday you walk into your studio and I’ll bet you never thought of yourself as a super hero...well think again. Let’s face it, art is more than brushing paint onto a canvas, or throwing that perfect pot... … [Read more...]
Jan Blencowe talks about business and marketing
Tell us about your marketing journey. How did you start? I began a blog for my daily paintings in 2005, inspired by the creator of the painting a day movement Duane Keiser. After being featured in an article in Domino Magazine with Keiser and several other “daily painters” sales took off and … [Read more...]
Jane Campbell talks about vision and lessons
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What is your vision for your art? This is a difficult question because art is an evolution of self. It's living. My vision for my art today may not be the same in a year or 2 or 3 or... At this point my vision is to honor God with my art, and make others happy, inspired and have my art provide for … [Read more...]