Archive for May, 2008

Remember

Monday, May 26th, 2008

It’s time again for my annual Memorial Day issue. This is the day I give you reminders of what you should be doing to build your career and reputation and to sell more art. This is an incomplete list that reflects some truths as I see them at the moment.
Remember that you are in charge. [...]

Take Yourself Seriously

Monday, May 19th, 2008

On several occasions over the last few weeks, I have heard artists talking about their “real job.” I don’t let this slide. I’m quick to point out that if you want to be taken seriously as an artist, you must stop referring to another job as your “real job.” Artist Lisa Call calls it a [...]

Perform a Blog Checkup

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Last week it was a Web site checkup for you.

Peter Muzyka, Georgia Lace. Egg tempera, 32 x 24 inches.
(c) The Artist

This week, it’s time to look over your blog. Maybe you started it because I said you needed one. But you never quite got the hang of it. Or maybe you started it [...]