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Holidays and Works in Progress

The holiday season is here. I have two more shows, but I still have some time for holiday commissions. Time is running out. If you are interested in a custom piece and want it in time for Christmas, please let me know before December 5th.  Commissions are limited to items I currently have in stock.Continue reading “Holidays and Works in Progress”

Why All Artists Should Take a Photography Class

One thing that I have become painfully aware of the last few months is that I am not a photographer. I have read tips and tutorials on how to photograph art, but my photos never seem to capture my work.  Take this piece, for example – This is a bloodwood pendant with a tree designContinue reading “Why All Artists Should Take a Photography Class”

Craft Fairs

I now have two small craft fairs under my belt. While that does not make me an expert by any stretch of the imagination, I did learn a few valuable things from my experience. Before my shows, I did some online research on what to bring with me and how to stage my display.  ForContinue reading “Craft Fairs”

Thoughts from a Meeting with the SBA and New Work

A couple of weeks ago I had a meeting with someone from the local Small Business Administration (SBA). I got a lot out of the meeting and would recommend that any artist who is having trouble with or just needs some advice on the business side of art give it a try. My meeting wasContinue reading “Thoughts from a Meeting with the SBA and New Work”

New Work 8-16-2011

Here are some of my latest pieces. They will be posted for sale in my Art Fire store soon. The box is made of pine and is one that I got from a supplier. The pendants are maple from a tree a friend cut down. The experience cutting and sanding them was fun. I amContinue reading “New Work 8-16-2011”

April 11 Update

Here’s my finished tattoo commission – A character sketch for a really long term project – Practice sketches from my sketchbook –   Commission Status – Dog Nouveau – transfering drawing to canvas Knotwork tattoo – finished Anniversary Spoons – finished Eagle Spoon – on hold, spot open   I have one spot open forContinue reading “April 11 Update”

Dog Nouveau and Smoke Bowl

Dog Nouveau One of my current commissions is a pet portrait of  two adorable Boston Terriers. And since my client is open to it, I’m going to share my steps in completing the painting. Here is the sketch I will be working from From this point, I will be transferring the drawing to the canvas.Continue reading “Dog Nouveau and Smoke Bowl”