Emerging as an Artist

On a lovely Sunday afternoon, my critique group was comparing notes on how our art was progressing. While we’re all emerging artists, from a professional point of view, we are at very different points on the spectrum, and have lived through other careers and life events. Our lives are redefined, evolving as our art emerges. What came…

Goals? Or No Goals?

I’m seeing lots of year-end reviews and goal-setting articles, all very inspiring. Carolyn Edlund at ArtsyShark has this one, for example: 10 Resolutions for Artists The folks at Creative Nerds recommend this post from 1st Web Designers: 20 New Year’s Resolutions for your Career I even found a list of things NOT to do, from…

The Year in Review

Thank you for looking, visiting, commenting, and supporting me this year. I’m full of gratitude for the ability to pursue this delightful career, and for your interest in same. I hope your year ahead holds much promise and joy.

Keeping in Touch

Are email lists worth it? I’m going to find out. What do you think?

Is Twitter Worth It?

It’s been exactly a year since I joined Twitter, and about a year and a day since I thought Twitter wasn’t worth my time. Are you wondering if Twitter is worth it to you? Here’s what’s I think is great about it: I get to see work from other artists I am part of a…

How to Keep Work Flowing

I am in the process of being amazed by all the updates, blog posts, and work posted in the art community. How do you guys all do it? I can barely keep up with Twitter feeds, let alone make art on a daily basis in order to have something to share. Last month, as I…