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Use (or Drop) Another Name for Your Art Business — Art Biz Blog — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:18:10 +0000

[...] the home page (that’s for your art!), but on your “About” or “Bio” page. Read this article to guide you with your [...]

By: Maeona L. Urban

Maeona L. Urban — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:52:09 +0000

I agree my portrait style photo is boring and I took your advice. I now have a very “Big” action photo. I purchased those brushes in a second hand store on a vacation trip. Thank you for the inspiring advice.

By: Michael Shane Neal

Michael Shane Neal — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:16:01 +0000

HI Alyson! Thanks so much for the mention and for visiting my site. I have found folks are interested in action shots. I have them peppered around my site, especially under my procedure page. I also add photos from my workshops. I think it helps those interested in taking a class. They can see just how the workshops are set up. Always nice to know what to expect. Hope to see you soon!

By: Nancy Wylie

Nancy Wylie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:33:57 +0000

My husband just recently found my interview with the Rocky Mountain PBS that they will be using for this years Highlighted Artists for the Art Auction in April. I sent the link to my daughter in New York (who does my website) and she wanted to know if I wanted it on my webite. I said “Sure, why not.” Not thinking it was all that exciting, I have had some great feedback and have since thought it was a great idea, especially for people who don’t know me or what I look like. It also gives people a view of why I do what I do and maybe why they should buy my art. My website is http://www.nwylie.com if you want to check it out.

By: Carrie Cahill Mulligan

Carrie Cahill Mulligan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:11:40 +0000

I have to agree… I’ve included some photos of me knitting in strange locations that stunned on-lookers snapped candidly, then offered to me for my website, which I put up on the “About” page: http://ccmhats.com/about/ It seemed silly to ignore the enthusiasm these folks felt for seeing me “live & in action”, so I posted them, imagining others might feel the same. Because the photos show me knitting in odd venues, it’s also a peek into my other interests (playing hockey, hearing live folk music), adding another possible way to connect. And since my website is not really set up for sales, connection is my primary concern and hope for the site.

By: Brad Blackman

Brad Blackman — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:08:24 +0000

Michael Shane Neal is one of the nicest guys around, and a super hard worker, not to mention the fact that he’s an amazingly talented artist. My painting style is nothing like his, but I really admire him. His studio is amazing! I love those huge windows, and when he paints at night or on cloudy days, he has Ott lights between the windows that create artificial sunlight. His studio is right behind/next to his house. I’m currently working on a series of blog posts that are charting my progress on a piece I’m working on right now: http://www.bradblackman.com/blog/work-in-progress-sewer/. I need to post a follow-up since I’ve done quite a bit of work on it since this post, but I’ve been careful to document each session. The hard part has been properly photographing the art, getting the colors and values just right. As for videos, my friend Samantha has posted a video of her work here: http://waxbloom.blogspot.com/2007/08/tomato-art.html She has some other videos elsewhere… Great post!

By: Jennifer Young

Jennifer Young — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:17:09 +0000

Wow, I’m salivating over Michael Shane Neal’s studio windows! I love looking at pics of artists’ studios and work processes. I’ve included still photo demos and slideshows on my site and blog, but not with me in the frame. Not too long ago we filmed a video tour of my then current studio show, and I got some really nice feedback from it. We’re working on a video demo too, but video editing is a bit of a learning curve for us, so it’s taking a while longer than I’d like.

By: Anne Leuck Feldhaus

Anne Leuck Feldhaus — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:05:47 +0000

Here is an excerpt from the article: http://annesart.com/newsandinfo/press/2008/jansuntimes.html A quick tip, when you do get press on-line, take screen shots and copy the text to word for your archives because the stories are not up there forever! (I’ve learned this the hard way)

By: Anne Leuck Feldhaus

Anne Leuck Feldhaus — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:01:56 +0000

Thanks for including my me Alyson. This truly works, in January I was interviewed by the Chicago Sun Times in an article about how local artist’s made over their studio spaces. The reporter did not know my current space was not a makeover, she went back to her editor and they reframed the story because they wanted to publish the action shots I had on my website.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:56:18 +0000

I agree about action shots. I have one “staged” head shot I use a lot, but I recently had a “blog interview” and I searched through my photos for action shots to include with the interview. Most of them are of me teaching or demonstrating. I liked the look of me “in action” so I added to my about me info on my website. http://www.demolay.com/aboutme.html Click through the tabs for different shots.