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If you're an illustrator or art student anywhere near western Pennsylvania you want to sign up for the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators' first annual illustration conference. I'll be conducting a workshop on children's book illustration…
Why pay more?
illustration careerHere is a glimpse into the heart of an unscrupulous art buyer.
I don't use the word 'unscrupulous' lightly. He may defend himself by saying he merely pays what these artists ask, and in a free market parties may enter into contractual agreements…
Should I major in art or in business?
illustration careerAshley writes:
I need some college Major advice I want to be a freelance illustrator, and I'm going into college this Fall. I was talking to a friend of mine about another mutual friend who graduated college with an Art Degree, and had a…
What if friends want free work?
illustration careerA former student of mine wrote:
I am having an issue with people thinking just because they know me I should paint portraits of their kids and do graphic design work for them for nothing—or next to it. I have gotten five demands this week…
Fixing up the new studio
illustration career, UncategorizedHere is the main staircase of the National Transit Building, leading up to the art studios.
Painting over the gothic purple walls with 'custard yellow,' a Martha Stewart paint color.
In Transit
illustration career, UncategorizedYippee! I've been approved; signed the paperwork and forked over my rent & security deposit. I'll begin renting a studio space in Oil City's Transit Building on May Day—the maddest, merriest day of all the glad new year. In the meantime,…
PSI newsletter
illustration career, self promotionThe April 2010 Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators' newsletter, PSInside, is here!
There’ll be some changes made
illustration careerOkay, right now it doesn't look like much. Add a filing cabinet and it becomes an Edward Hopper painting. But if I'm approved, this is the studio space I'll be occupying beginning next month. I need to move out of the dining room and into…
A martini for Harriet
illustration careerI'm going to deviate from my standard practice of avoiding adult topics in this blog—usually I keep it kid-friendly. Today, however, I mention the name of an adult beverage.
That's because today is different. The proprieties must be observed. …