Posted in Know your Outcome on Mar 2nd, 2010
An essential step of being organized is by setting productive goals. Here are 5 very beneficial ways to accomplish your goals. 1. You will get more accomplished. 2. You will know in advance what is needed. 3. No more missed art club meetings. 4. A neat work space = greater creativity. 5. No more running [...]
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Posted in color on Apr 23rd, 2009
Are you discouraged or downhearted ? Maybe things haven’t worked out the way you wanted, lots of interruptions, your creativity and energy levels are at an all time low. My artist answer to you is add color to your world! In your garden add color with companion planting. When these flowers bloom, photograph them for [...]
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Posted in Exhibiting in Art Shows on Apr 17th, 2009
For an artist there are many positives for participating in an art show. Fortunately, there are only a few negatives. For me the number one positive is meeting and making new friends. Also, if you exhibit at the same place each year, there will be patrons that look forward to seeing you and checking out [...]
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Posted in Gardening and Art on Apr 15th, 2009
“All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy and my spirits soar”. Helen Hayes My passions are art, spring and gardening, but it has been so cold here recently that my gardening and [...]
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Posted in Networking with Artists on Mar 28th, 2009
Writing an e-zine for artists is a great way to increase your art knowledge. Here are helpful tips for writing and collecting information for an e-zine. There are ideas everywhere. While attending art club meetings, listen to the conversations that you have with a club member or visiting speaker. Did someone give a show date? [...]
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Returning home from a visit of several days at our home in Lob Lolly Cove, we find lots of good soaking rain and snow. It’s good to be home. Wildlife in the cove were very active, spring fever, I think. Anyway, as usual the Crows were always in convention, with the Pileated Woodpecker coming in [...]
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