I made it. Now what do I call it? We've been exploring issues artists encounter in their work, and we recently asked artists in different disciplines: How do you choose your titles? Paul Endres, Jr, painter Being a painter in a digital age is, at least in part, a contradiction. Many artists might also suggest that providing titles to their visually-based art is also a … [Read more...]
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Rules and Intuition
A few years back, we had a Studio Views with mixed media artist Lisa Olson. In sharing her studio and process, she mentioned a tactic she uses to free up creative intuition: I believe that the best artwork comes from a combination of intuition and thoughtful direction, but I often find that the little critics who sit on my shoulder and ask what does it mean? or why does this … [Read more...]
How Do You Incorporate the “True” in Your Art?
Truth, whether revealed, bent, created, or discovered, told straight or told slant, is central to the creative process. Sometimes, the question of what is and isn't true in art can become a deep source of controversy. We've been exploring issues artists encounter in their work, and we recently asked artists in different disciplines: How do you incorporate the "true" in your … [Read more...]
Black History Month Art Exhibit at MA State House
At yesterday's Local Cultural Council Statewide Assembly* at the Massachusetts State House, we heard from Representative Gloria Fox (Roxbury) about an intriguing event tomorrow at the State House, as part of a series of Black History Month celebrations. African Americans in the Military Art Exhibit and Reception takes place Friday, February 10, 2012, at 1:30 PM, at the Grand … [Read more...]
Getting More Out of Getting Online
We're delighted to welcome artist-entrepreneur Jessica Burko to share keen insights into optimizing your online presence as an artist. Getting More Out of Getting Online by Jessica Burko So, you make stuff. You are an artist/designer/craftsperson/artisan. You also have a blog/website/online shop and frequently update your Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn/Pinterest … [Read more...]