Helpful Posts

Today I've serendipitously found lots of Helpful Posts from "Artist, Emerging" (Deanna's art blog):



Deanna's generous articles include:

Writing an Artist's Statement
Writing an Artist's Resume
Pricing Your Artwork
Creating an Art Brochure
Creating an Exhibition Proposal
Calls for Proposals
Hanging Artwork
Rejection
Juried Shows
Types of Galleries
Alternative Exhibition Spaces
Tax Advice (US)
Postcards
Packing and Shipping Artwork
Writing About Art
Rejection Letters
Putting Images on CD
How Galleries Choose Artists

Let's benefit from Deanna's experiences!

Acknowledging other artists

Yes I know, I've been missing in action. I'll let you believe that I was so submerged in Etsy that I have only just come up for air. ;-)

I was just reading one of my favourite art blogs, Painting My World, by Lindsay Brackeen:



In her September 1, 2007 post, Lindsay writes:

"...By acknowledging my work, this woman gave me confidence & the shove I needed to pursue something I love. So almost 400 sold paintings later, I'm thinking of my beginnings, where I started, where I've come thus far, and where I plan to go...Where did your artful journey start?"

I'd like to ask you, dear reader, a similar question: regarding the first painting (or other visual artwork) you sold: who bought it, & under what circumstances?

Also, which artists do you support (by purchasing their artworks)?

The first painting I sold was to our music teacher of over a dozen years, Joan, a lady who is like a grandmother to our daughter. It was a commissioned pastel portrait of her late daughter. I am grateful to Joan for having such faith in me.

On my walls I have (original) paintings by: Sarah Larsen, Judy Vander-Have, Auda McLean, and Cathy McLean (Auda's daughter).

Your turn!