Comments on: Art Marketing Action: Work On Your Biography

By: Jane

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:00:14 +0000

I found your webinar last year on Artist Statements so very helpful, so now I searched for Artist Bio and found this. Thank you so much; this looks really helpful. When I read an artist bio that starts out, “Artist X was born in Dayton, Ohio…” I lose interest right there. I love your ideas and look forward to improving my bio. Are there other blog posts with more information on this, or somewhere where you have reworked a sample bio? Thank you so much for all you do. I appreciate it very much!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:02:00 +0000

Ann: It depends. Some people can make a neat story out of their other degrees and awards. If you can weave it in so that it’s interesting to read, it doesn’t hurt. Otherwise, stick with the art stuff.

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By: Ann Marquis

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:29:48 +0000

Dear Alyson
I have been a painter for about 10 years. During that time I have taken many classes and workshops in painting and drawing, put I have no degree. I do have many awards and 2 academic degrees that have nothing to do with art. Do I list them in my bio, or forget them and just stick to art information?
Thank you for your time,
Ann

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By: Pat Regan

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:06:59 +0000

Dear Alyson,
Lectured to a group of art majors at Pensacola Jr. College in Pensacola, FL and reccommended your book. I hope they all bought it . I wish there had been information like your book when I graduated in 1963! It has been a great help.
Thanks,
Pat Regan

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By: Alyson B. Stanfield

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:48:52 +0000

Maria: Thanks for visiting! If you don’t have the art credentials, tell us a good story and make us laugh. We’ll forgive you.

Angela: Thanks for that nice word! You’re right, IRBITS is a reference book. But glad you’re here, too.

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By: Angela

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:58:05 +0000

I have read “I’d Rather Be In the Studio” too and found it a great book, packed full of excellent advice, very inspiring. I also find that I constantly refer back to it, so its not just a one off read but also a resource. I agree with Maria – great advice on this blog too.

Maria if you’re just getting back into it you may also want to check out “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron

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By: Art Marketing Action: Tweak your About page — Art Biz Blog

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:42:10 +0000

[…] Last week I reviewed a formal biography and gave you an easy-to-use, three-part bio format. If you missed that newsletter, you can find it here: Work On Your Biography. […]

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By: maria poroy

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:06:01 +0000

you ha wonderfully useful site, I am slogging through your book now. You have a lot to teach a long time MBA marketer and GTD follwer. I have been painting again for only about a year,seriously, and have been in 2 shows and just got a first prize.I am challenged by the bio because it is my “day job” where I have all the fancy credentials. But I am really into the art and appreciate your book and blog very much.

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