Fabric - crochet-hooks

So many artists have benefited from Instagram. This isnt news. It comes up frequently in my interviews, and its so ubiquitous that I havent been able to pinpoint a specific lesson to devote an entire episode to. Until now. Jeanne Rosier Smiths success on Instagram wasnt random. She made a conscious decision to focus on using Instagram to grow her following and expand her art business, and it has paid off. As youll hear, she has been focused and deliberate in her use of the platform, while al...

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In order to project a professional image as an artist, you must be able to distinguish yourself and your art from a sea of other talented artists. To do this, you must first develop your artistic style. As most artists have come to learn, developing an artistic style all your own is easier than it sounds. It means that your work doesnt look like your instructors work, but that it is also cohesive when shown together. Whatis Artistic Style Style is a word we use freely and without much tho...

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Are you giving art this holiday season You always run a risk giving art as a holiday present if you dont know the recipient will truly love and want to display it. However, many artists have merchandise with their art on it, which can be more appropriate for gift-giving because its utilitarian. Mugs Calendars Note cards Scarves Ornaments Journals What art are you giving this year What do you have for customers to purchase for gift-giving Please leave a comment with the following:...

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Blogging about your art may seem less fashionable these days, replaced entirely by the quick and simple posts of Facebook or Instagram, but Lisa Call has proved that nurturing a blog can be one of the most beneficial practices that an artist can pursue--for marketing as well as self-discovery. Lisa dove headfirst into the blogging world back in 2005 and created such an excellent blog that I have referenced it many times both on this site and in the first three editions of my book . Unfortuna...

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If you find it difficult to introduce yourself as an artist, youre not alone. Im an artist doesnt seem to roll off the tongue easily for some people. And yet its critical to be able to say those words with confidence. This is a topic I never could have dreamed up while I was working in art museums. It wouldnt have occurred to me that artists would have a hard time introducing themselves. After all, what you do is so cool. So creative. So magical. It seems like all you have to do is say, Im a...

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Sales from your art gallery are not what you expected or need them to be. They sold a lot of your work at one point, but sales have dropped off significantly in the past couple of years--especially during the pandemic. So what now Do you ask for your work to be returned Not quite! Before you take such drastic measures, do the hard, but professional thing. Talk. Opening a dialogue is your first course of action, but I dont want to get ahead of myself. First things first. Assess Your Relati...

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At the intersection of craftivism and the world of campaign finance is Eve Jacobs-Carnahan. Eve is taking the historical practice of knitting circles and re-envisioning them as modern craftivist assemblies. While bringing artists together to craft the building blocks of a characteristic state capitol building, shes also leading conversations about changing the role of money in election campaigns. But the impact that Eve is going to make with this work is going to extend far beyond the curren...

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