Recently the crew from North Carolina Weekend and PBS stopped at Artspace and Bel-Air Art Center too! Thank you for your interest in these amazing art establishments which both host a diverse group of working artists! p.s. I feel so lucky that my art is in both locations! And in one of the photos, it looks […]
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At a bare minimum, you could get started with a smartphone, some headphones and a podcast host, but if you want to level up the setup a smidge, here’s what we use as of the date of this post. After many months of meetings and ironing out an efficient workflow, artist colleague Jackie and I
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Fellow artist Jackie Sanders and I got together to discuss how we use movement to stay healthy and inspire our creative practice. From gardening to nature walks to social sports, just about any amount of movement can help being mental clarity and re-energize us! What is you favorite movement to stay healthy and spry?
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Fellow artist Jackie Sanders and I are always sharing books, resources and podcasts with each other. On this studio chat we share some of our favorite creative business books! No matter what stage of your art career you’re in, or your pondering whether it’s even an option for you. These books can help you create
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Fellow artist Jackie Sanders and I got together for a few minutes to discuss some of our earliest art influences. Jackie grew up spending time in her parent’s architect firm and around the drafting table. And I grew up in my grandparent’s store which stocked screen printing equipment and materials, and other types of art
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Can you really make art every day? My first response may not be what you expect… Oh YES you CAN!! After all, there’s 24 hours in the day… and if you have any amount of time for TV, social media, gardening, lunch time… there’s time you can carve out for art. Now I get it,
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You have made the decision and acquired an original painting, but how do you take care of it so it will stay pristine for decades to come? I’m so glad you asked! Following just a few simple guidelines will help to extend the life of your original paintings. In general terms, the ideal place for
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Wake up, shower, get dressed, drive 29 minutes, find parking, unlock the studio, turn on the lights, get the music going, set out the tools and the paints and then… …NOTHING. No inspiration, no drive to create… the muse is gone. To me it’s important to take a short break (day or two) to rule
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Part of the creative process for me (and many other artists) involves recording ideas when they pop up, or risk forgetting them! Enter the indispensable art journal. I generally toggle between four of them, each for a different purpose: ideas for new materials and…
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In the 12+ years I worked in the investment services industry, no one suggested that career was one that would make me broke or require innate talent. That all changed when I switched careers and became an artist. So when folks share their opinion, I keep it lighthearted and take it with a grain of salt.
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