Three Suggestions for Success

Recently I was drawn to a conversation on Linkedin about the proper etiquette for using photography as a source material for other creative work. The exact question was: As a painter, is it OK to create a new work on the basis of a … Continue reading →

Vintage Painter Art Auction on eBay

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In the spirit of spring, I’m trying something new. This weekend I will be auctioning off one of most popular prints on eBay. I have mixed feelings about this doing this but if I want something different for my life … Continue reading →

Thank You

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Last year I made the decision to do a few things differently with my business. The result? 2012 was the BEST year I’ve ever had as an artist and 2013 is already better than last.I owe it to all of … Continue reading →

Specials for the week of 20 January 2013

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Happy Sunday All! So part of my 2013 resolutions is to do something different with my marketing. That includes deciding on Weekly Specials and getting my newsletter out every week. I’m still feeling my way through all this Social Media but … Continue reading →

A special thank you to Charles van Heck

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I want to take a quick moment and thank Charles van Heck at Woodhull Arts Journal for taking the time to get to know me and my art. Yesterday he publishing a wonderful interview on his site entitled American Experiences; Visions of History … Continue reading →

Limited Time Promotion: Brownie Box Camera Canvas Print

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Long LONG before digital cameras and iPhones there was the Eastman Kodak Brownie. When it was introduced in 1900 it sold for $1.00 and in its first year there were over 100,000 sold. The camera has a really fantastic history … Continue reading →

We are Partners

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One of my oldest and dearest friends wrote me tonight and suggested that every time I say, “my partner” in my posts it sounds strange to people and perhaps gives them the wrong idea. Or at least that is how … Continue reading →

What is special about the holidays?

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Hi Everyone, The short answer is everything. Just a quick update. My partner and I – and about seven other artists and craftsmen opened a little pop-up seasonal gallery in downtown Minneapolis. We are in Gaviidae Commons II on the … Continue reading →

Some Holiday Eye Candy in Madison Wisconsin

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See something delicious. This weekend from Friday at 2:30 pm until Sunday at 3:00 pm I – along with 50 other artists – will be exhibiting in Madison, Wisconsin at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts‘ Holiday Art Fair. Come out and … Continue reading →

I am Nivens McTwisp

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I’m late / I’m late / For a very important date. / No time to say “Hello, Goodbye”. / I’m late, I’m late, I’m late. Nivens McTwisp White Rabbit Alice in Wonderland I have a whole lot of social and … Continue reading →