Deep Thought Thursday

If Everyone is an Artist

by Alyson Stanfield on January 26, 2012

If everyone is an artist, where does that leave you? What do you call yourself? How does what you do differ from the “artist” who discovers the cure for an epidemic or the “artist” who maneuvers a brilliant business takeover?

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Gift Giving < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on December 8, 2011

I’m taking a chance posting this, but there are some very lucky people on my Christmas list this year who are getting a pair of Smartwool socks designed by artist Laura Tyler. What gift of art do you hope is under the tree for you?

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Awards < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on December 1, 2011

How important are awards for your art career?
Do they bring opportunities? Do they lead to sales?

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Artists’ Egos < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on November 17, 2011

There has been debate since Clyfford Still’s death in 1980 over the part of his will that left his paintings to any city that would build a museum for them.

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The Relevance of Sales < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on November 3, 2011

How important are sales to you?
How important are sales for your self-esteem?
How do you keep going when your art isn’t selling?

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Easy < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on October 13, 2011

“If it’s easy, it’s probably not worth pursuing.” Discuss.

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Art is Protest < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on October 6, 2011

ART IS PROTEST. – John Perreault
What do you think?

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Tell Me < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on September 29, 2011

What I want to know from you is . . . what do you want to see on this blog? What questions do you have about building your art business? Be as specific as you can. I don’t like writing or sharing “mushy” posts.

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When 2 Minds Meet < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on September 22, 2011

“Art viewing is nothing if not a connection between two minds, in my opinion.”

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Too Close? < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on September 15, 2011

An artist said to me: “I often don’t like my work until a year or more later. Maybe I’m too close to it.”
I always thought that an artist’s most recent work was her favorite, but I guess that’s not necessarily true. Are you more critical of recent work and grow to like it more as time goes on?

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