Bruce Nauman profile. Artist as observer and synthesizer of words and ideas. And nothing is easy. Every piece of art is a struggle. If you struggle with your work, you’re in good company.
Making Art as a Battle Between Artist and Material Read
Most compact digital cameras have significant barrel distortion. The wider the lens, the worse the effect. So when you take a picture of someone, their nose looks bigger than it should. Guest blogger Jeremy Lee shows you how to correct for this in your reference photographs.
Correct Your Reference Photos Read
Future generations have no idea what your intent was in making a piece of art. You have to spell it out if it isn’t obvious. If you want your work preserved in a museum one day, make a conservator happy. Keep notes about your working materials, techniques, and intent.
Conservation of Your Artwork: Intent and Keeping Records Read
I wrote my book in 15 minutes a day. Honest! When I felt disconnected with the content, my coach advised me to “check in” with my book every day. I promised just 15 minutes a day. It worked! In a minute I’m going to show you how you can use the 15-minute trick for yourself.
Devote 15 Minutes a Day to . . . Read
Don’t let size or space be an issue when you make your art. Make your art it as big as it needs to be in order to hold your ideas and dreams. If it’s good enough, it will find a home. If you have to borrow a truck to haul it, you’ll do that, too.
Make Your Art Big Enough to Hold Your Ideas and Dreams Read
What would you do (as an artist) when a client wants to buy a painting, for a few thousand dollars, but requires one of the minor details be changed? Would you alter the painting or not?
Deep Thought Thursday: Could you make it blue instead of pink? Read
When I’m asked “Where do I start?” I can cite 4 steps that an artist should take in the beginning of a career. Step #1 is to be completely devoted to your studio practice.
The first 4 steps toward selling your art: Step #1 Read
In the June issue of Art Calendar magazine, Jack White says: When you made the choice to become an artist, you committed yourself to a life of solitary confinement. That is, if you plan on being successful. I’m of two minds on this. The first is that, yes, you must spend a great deal of
Deep Thought Thursday: Going solo Read
As a mature exhibiting artist, you need to make enough work to have a couple of solo exhibits simultaneously. I know you’d be happy if I told you an exact number, but I’m not going to do that. (Sorry/not sorry) © Bonnie Hurst, Buffalo Painting #2 (detail) Some people will tell you to have enough
How Many Pieces Are in a Body of Work? 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
