A few weeks back I asked artists to answer one or more of the following questions: “What is art?” “Why is it important?” and “Why am I an artist?” Here are the last of those responses. . . read more
What is art? And why is it important? These next four essays by Linda Tieu, Richard Edde, Naran Singh, and Mariane H. Tveter discuss those difficult questions in several very different ways . . . read more
Describing what art is, is like describing what air is: it’s just as intangible. But the difference with art is that it’s also very subjective. . . so it truly IS something different to everyone. One theory says that art is. . . read more
What is art, you ask? That's a tough question. Would it be easier to define art by what it ISN’T? Perhaps. Actually, probably. So here’s my take. . . read more
What is art? That’s a question that has been around for centuries - and the answers to that question are as varied as the people giving them. Just take a look at some of the arguments that crop up when the question of federal funding of the arts is discussed:. . . read more
This week is a pretty special one for me. . . and I’ll tell you why. :)
Three years ago, on the 2nd Sunday in November, I published my very first blog post on EmptyEasel.com.
Looking back, I can hardly believe it’s been that long. When I started, I didn’t know what would. . . read more
Recently my right to call myself an artist was called into question - I was showing my art at a festival and happened to overhear a lady talking nearby. As she gestured towards my artwork, she stated that she didn’t want standards to drop because “they were letting people in” who. . . read more
Using rocks and sea glass in jewelry is very popular with jewelry-makers these days as an inexpensive, easy way to add interest and color to your work. Unless you plan on wire-wrapping the pieces, however, you first will need to drill a hole in each of your rocks.. . . read more
Chico Harkrader is a mixed-media painter drawn to both philosophy and experimentation. In 2003 his life took a major shift when he transitioned to from strictly representational pieces into abstract art.. . . read more
Never underestimate the power of social media and micro-blogging services. . . Twitter is one of the quickest ways to build brand recognition for you and your art business. Here are 10 important branding tips to think about when you use Twitter:. . . read more
I love traveling. Whether it’s by car, flying across the country or taking our RV on the road, I look upon each journey as a collection of new and amazing artistic opportunities.. . . read more