Articles

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2010

Making Your Own Linen Panels by Howard FriedlandFree Ways to Promote Your Paintings  Part 1:  Press Releases
By Susan Blackwood

Trying to promote your art on a budget? Susan Blackwood shares tips on getting the word out.

Making Your Own Linen Panels by Howard FriedlandMaking Your Own Linen Panels
By Howard Friedland

Detailed instructions on how to mount canvas to panels. Complete with step-by-step photos, where to purchase supplies and all the important notes to help you save money and produce high-quality panels.

Notes from the Allen Duerr   Harley Brown InterviewFasten Your Seat Belts, He’s a Very Jovial Gent
By Howard Friedland

A well-articulated article by Howard Friedland siting some of the most interesting and valuable information discussed during an interview this year with Allen Duerr and Harley Brown.

Packing PaintingsMoving Beyond the Receipt Shoebox: Practical Accounting and Administration for Artists
By Kurt Anderson

Like it or hate it, you still must face it -- Organization is essential to the well-run business. Kurt provides step by step, no-nonsense tips on how to get better organized for long term success.

Framing: Choosing, Fixing & ShippingFraming: Choosing, Fixing & Shipping
With Dave and Jim Fidler, owners, Classic Gallery Frames
and OPA President Neil Patterson OPAM

If you've ever had questions about frames, this article has the answers. Interesting perspective from the experts.

Framing: Choosing, Fixing & ShippingHow to Prepare a Winning Portfolio
Panel of Three of Scottsdale’s Finest Gallery Directors
with Elizabeth Robbins

Summary of a panel discussion with the best and brightest in the fine art world on their thoughts for how to make your portfolio a winner.

 

2009

Packing PaintingsPacking Paintings for Galleries and Shows
By Susan Blackwood
Step-by-step photo instructions on an excellent way to pack your paintings for shipping. It is reusable, relatively inexpensive and extremely sturdy. Your galleries will love it and so will OPA and other shows.

Packing PaintingsArtistic Goals: The First of Three Elements of One Artist Goal Plan
by Roger Dale Brown OPA
An acceptional article on outlining, setting and acheiving goals for your business.