Participate in group shows.

While making work in series for solo exhibition is indispensable for developing a unique voice, creating work for group shows can have a multitude of benefits as well. 

Putting a price on art

Supposedly, it can’t be done, but, in reality, there’s very little guesswork involved.

Every person is a work of art.

And, if they don’t know it, it’s because they haven’t yet sat for a portrait.

The look that looks at itself

Self-portraits are everything from a gauge of the artist’s self-image to a vital sign of her-his ego.  But beyond all that, they are a portrait of a person who isn’t looking at the viewers, but at her-him self. 

Sign on the dotted line, again.

For the artist intending to engage in commission work, a written agreement with the client is a very good idea. 

On being part of the transitional generation

There’s a whole lot more going on between first and second generation Americans than simply a change in location recorded on birth certificates. 

Judge a book by its cover.

The physical and the intangible aspects of a person are more closely related than the old saying wants you to believe. 

Just this side of prostitution

The moral status of the working artist is as hotly debated as ever in the art world, but at least my moral status isn’t up for discussion anymore.

Contributing member

Sometimes, I let myself make serious work, but hopefully never work that takes itself too seriously!

Snow days are a state of mind.

Breaking the rhythm of the everyday restores value to the everyday.

Sign on the dotted line.

Written agreements are an artist’s best friend, and model releases are a necessity for every portrait-making situation. 

Make work in series.

Fully exploring a theme makes all the difference when presenting work to venues for exhibitions.  That, and it makes your work better! 

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