Making Art

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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When do you destroy your art? < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on August 11, 2011

When do you decide it’s time to give up on a piece and recycle its components?

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Finished? < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on July 14, 2011

How do you know when an artwork is finished? When is it time to sign the work and move on?

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Go Make Art

by Alyson Stanfield on May 18, 2011

Are you devoting enough time to the studio? Without your art, you have nothing to promote and share with the world.

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New < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on April 28, 2011

Do you have “New Works” on your website or blog? How long is New new?

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How do you get over creative blocks? How do you start making art again?

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What is a body of work?

by Alyson Stanfield on August 15, 2010

The definition of a body of work varies from artist to artist. For one artist, a body of work might be defined by size. For another artist, it might be color, media, or subject matter.

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Making Art as a Battle Between Artist and Material

by Alyson Stanfield on August 3, 2010

Bruce Nauman profile. Artist as observer and synthesizer of words and ideas. And nothing is easy. Every piece of art is a struggle. If you struggle with your work, you’re in good company.

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Get Back in the Studio and Make Art!

by Alyson Stanfield on May 3, 2010

Every week I give you an art marketing action to try or to tweak. What I don’t say in each issue is that your art must be your priority. I’m here to give you ideas for promoting and selling your art. It’s your job to put your art first—before the marketing.

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Audio version of the newsletter. Every week I give you an art marketing action to try or to tweak. What I don’t say in each issue is that your art must be your priority. I’m here to give you ideas for promoting and selling your art. It’s your job to put your art first—before the marketing.

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