Roopla… we share the same background color image on Blogger: http://myartnotes.blogspot.com/. I think I agree with you about a blog. It creates a place of communication. I have used blogger for about five years. My websites have changed over those years. And, I wish I had a more integrated approach. I’m still working on that. I’m glad you have found what works for you. I love your blog.

I LOVE to read stories behind the paintings. I agree with Alyson 100%.

I love the blogger. It is free and it is better and engaging than a website. I followed Alyson’s advise when I read her book “I’d Rather Be In The Studio” and created a blog with professional photographs of my Artwork (My Visual Diary) and now I am getting attentions of sorts from all the lovely Artistic peeps as well as Art Collectors. Blogging is the best way to go IMHO. http://roopadudley-artblog.blogspot.com/

Michelle: Yes to the image groups on your blog posts or even blog pages. I’m just saying it doesn’t have to be on a static website.
You can always link to your blog posts from your website, yes?
You don’t have to pull all of the sold work, but it depends on what your goals are. If you’re seeking galleries, definitely remove the sold work from the major groupings. Galleries will become frustrated if they fall in love with something and then realize it’s not available.

I do have a blog – that I don’t utilize to its fullest potential! Would you suggest creating small image groups in blog entries? Or what was your thought?
Also – in terms of pulling sold work… You really think one should pull it all? Sometimes I have sold most of the stuff in a series and what’s left doesn’t give a full perspective of what the series is about…

Dee: I do disagree because I think you’re responding as an artist and not as a potential collector.
I know from experience that stories can help sell a work. They can make a connection with people who don’t have a visual education (about 95-99% of the population, I’m guessing).
Every artist has to do what is comfortable, but as a former museum curator and educator, I want the stories because I know they bring artwork to life that most people would quickly dismiss.

I like it, Phil!

Barbara: Our lists never seem to get shorter, do they. That’s why I’m writing about Priorities soon.

Glad it gave you some ideas, Ann. You’re thinking like an entrepreneur now!

Do you have a blog, Michelle?