Monthly Archives: July 2010
THE BEST ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
I found this essay by Paul Graham today–advice for young people in high school, leaving high school, getting ready (or not) for college, and actually, for anyone else, too. And it is exactly what I wish I’d known in high … Continue reading
Filed under art, business, career, craft, inspiration, life, mental attitude, perseverence
SAY THE RIGHT THING
When is a stupid question from a customer not a stupid question? You can read my latest column at the Fine Art Views website here. A great tip on customer care just in time for your summer shows!
Filed under art, booth behavior, craft, craft shows, customer care, marketing, selling, shows
RUNNING WITH DOGS
Last week I made my first little dog artifacts. Today I have pics of my very first dog pack. I love them so much already! I stayed with a very ancient-looking prototype, with long snout, upright and slightly cocked ears, … Continue reading
Filed under artist statement, craft books, creativity, criticism, jewelry display, life with chickens, press release, shows
MUSIC TO MY EARS
Today someone sent me a link to a compelling music video. (Thank you, Ann!) Usually I’m big on drums, especially frame drums. Coincidentally, I’ve just learned that women and frame drums go back, oh, many thousands of years. If you … Continue reading
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A MAN SHOULD NEVER GAMBLE….
Deciding if you should do a wholesale show. When people ask if they should do this big-name show or that new wholesale show, I think of that old song by musician David Bromberg…. “A man should never gamble more than … Continue reading
Filed under art, business, craft, craft shows, half-wholesale, marketing, selling to stores, shows, taking chances, wholesale
TWO BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS IN SPACE
Just a quick note, artist Nicole Caulfield is doing a portrait of my daughter Robin wearing my “Gaia” shaman necklace. She just sent me the first draft and it is beautiful! Can’t take my eyes off Robin or the necklace. … Continue reading
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DEEP THOUGHTS
Something snapped loose inside me in the last few days, design-wise. I’ve made lots of the usual items for the upcoming League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Annual Fair–very simple and inexpensive animal necklace for the young and the new collector, … Continue reading
Filed under art, craft, craft shows, creativity, inspiration, jewelry design, show and tell, telling your story
ANOTHER SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE FAIR
I’ve been working night and day on these new earrings. I’ve been making astonishing necklaces for awhile now. I realized I needed to make some astonishing earrings, too. These came to me as I was thinking about my shaman necklace … Continue reading
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WHAT’S KNOT TO LOVE?
A few years ago, I began a series of “Shaman Necklaces”, inspired by neolithic artifacts. I wanted big, bold pieces, and I wanted them to look OLD. I decided to attach the artifacts with leather cord. But I had no … Continue reading
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ICED COFFEE
Today it’s too hot to write. Even with my little air conditioner going full blast, it’s all ready in the high 80′s in here. (Obviously, it’s TOO little….) So I am obsessed today with staying cool. And one of my … Continue reading
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GETTING READY FOR SUNAPEE
I’ve done the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Annual Fair, or “Sunapee” as we Leaguers call it somewhat affectionately, for eleven years now. Twelve, if you count the year I exhibited but didn’t have a booth. It kinda wrecks summer. … Continue reading
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HOW TO TRADE WITH WITH OTHER ARTISTS
One of the nicest perks about being a craftsperson is trading stuff with other artists. At its best, you get wonderful, beautiful works of art you might never afford on your own. I have some lovely pieces from top-notch artists, … Continue reading
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HOW TO GIVE WITHOUT BEING TAKEN Part 2
Second in the series, an article I wrote for the Fine Art Views newsletter and you can read it here. Be sure to add your thoughts. Like the Borg, we like to add your uniqueness to the collective. (Unlike the … Continue reading
