Perhaps this is just for a chuckle, but what do you think this means? I dreamed last night that I was still working as a curator and pulled out this Hans Hofmann work on paper that we had in the vault. Never mind that its muted colors didn’t look anything like Hofmann. That’s not the
Messing with a Hans Hofmann Read
My client, Ellen Soffer, recently attended an event where she was going to meet a lot of people. What to give them, she wondered? I encouraged her to do a “one sheet.” I don’t believe I’ve heard this term used when discussing the components of artist marketing materials, but “one sheets” are used often by
Laura Milnor Iverson mentioned on Monday’s post something about California law and Certificates of Authenticity. She was right–partially. California law does require COAs, but only with the sale of multiples or fine prints. This site, which says several other states have similar laws, outlines the guidelines for the use of COAs with respect to the
When certificates of authenticity are necessary Read
Question from Patrice Erickson: Is it preferred or not preferred to sign and date paintings on the front of the canvases rather than on the backs? I have always signed and dated on the fronts. On a recent visit to a high end gallery I noticed that none of the paintings were signed this way.
To sign or not to sign (your artwork) Read
Jennifer Falck Linssen just returned to Colorado from California, where she opened a solo exhibit at the Craft & Folk Art Museum in L.A. She wrote to me: I used a bit of your advice for my artist talk . . . before we left for the trip, I took 2 of your book recommendations
Brad Blackman at Mysterious Flame has taken David Allen’s book Getting Things Done (which I always recommend) and applied it to the creative process in five separate posts. Since GTD is mostly about office productivity and making art is rarely so structured, it’s an interesting look. I’m wondering if it works better for artists who
Artist applying Getting Things Done to the creative process Read
Jeanne Guerin-Daley asks: What do you think about having your full name and (mailing) address on your blog and website? As an artist, I want folks to be able to find me easily. If they want to order note cards from me, they need to know my mailing address. Any business of course has their
Your contact info on your Web site Read
Some time ago, I came up with my version of the art world hierarchy of venues. (Note it’s not the types of exhibitions, but of venues where you show your art.) Embrace this list, ignore it, or make up your own.
Speaking of juried art exhibits . . . where are they in the artworld hierarchy? Read
I received this email from awhile back from Bob Hunt: I’ve been getting your newsletter now for a couple of month and do find some of the information interesting, but I feel you haven’t addressed a real issue that contributes to success. It’s talent. No where do you address this (at least not in the
Is artwork marketable without talent (and developing a thick skin as an artist) 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
