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Why some art stays “pretty good” and others become extraordinary
Have you ever gotten to that moment in your work where it’s pretty good… but not great yet? It’s an easy place to get stuck because there’s a lot you…
What is fine art?
I define “fine art” as what I would make if I could make any art I wanted. For many years I supported myself by making illustrations. Sometimes I liked doing it, but mostly not. However, to start making my fine art seemed way out of reach. It seemed like a…
How to choose for a Call for Entries
Today I thought I would share a few thoughts about increasing the likelihood your art will be accepted into a juried show. These three ideas came from volunteering for an exhibition in NYC. Listen here. The first realization is that your art, to stand out from the endless stream of…
Is this missing in your art?
John Le Carre, the famous British spy writer, said, “The cat sat on the mat is not a story. The cat sat on the Dog’s mat is a story.” Why? It has to do with tension. When troubleshooting our art, we rarely talk about tension. However, it is needed to…
