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Polishing Up: Gallery Matters and Manners
After viewing the OPA’s 28th National Juried Exhibition, albeit, via the internet, I was impressed by the volume...
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Truth, Passion, Variety
“…Show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose; but when it is...
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On The Road Again…
One of the first things I hear from new social media friends is, ‘Wow, you really get around!’...
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Revealing Your True Self Through Subject, Palette, and Mark-Making
Shouldn’t it be the goal of painters to reveal themselves in their work? To be known because of...
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Atmospheric Perspective & Mass
On a clear day we may be able to “see forever,” but as we see in this summer...
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Explode Your Fan Base Through Media Exposure
How did Ashley Longshore get 217,000 Instagram followers? How did Zaria Forman land 111,600 Facebook followers? These are...
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Facing Your Fears as a Plein Air Painter
Overcoming Plein Air Obstacles I love plein air painting. Painting outdoors is such a special experience because of...
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Through Knowledge Comes Confidence
In the art world, one should paint what you are connected to. I live in California outside of...
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Listening – Thinking – Speaking – Leading: How do these skills relate to the artist’s life?
How would you rate your listening skills?  Do you struggle with communicating with art buyers or gallery directors?...
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Intelligent Design
Design, noun, 2) the purpose, planning or intention that exists or is thought to exist behind an action,...
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