And, if they don’t know it, it’s because they haven’t yet sat for a portrait.
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 the most intimate work possible. They are a portrait of a person who isn’t looking at the viewers, but at her-him self.
For the artist intending to engage in commission work, a written agreement with the client is a very good idea.
There’s a whole lot more going on between first and second generation Americans than simply a change in location recorded on birth certificates.
The physical and the intangible aspects of a person are more closely related than the old saying wants you to believe.
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.
Sometimes, I let myself make serious work, but hopefully never work that takes itself too seriously!
Breaking the rhythm of the everyday restores value to the everyday.
Written agreements are an artist’s best friend, and model releases are a necessity for every portrait-making situation.
Fully exploring a theme makes all the difference when presenting work to venues for exhibitions. That, and it makes your work better!
This is one case of the clothes making the person, but only so long as the person makes the clothes. Learn how to make pants like these!
Art that’s for the people is compelling, subversive, incisive and important precisely because it’s for the people.