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Merry Renk in Memory Memorial

I recently found out that merry renk passed away and feel an obligation to say something in fitting tribute. In a time when yesterday is so often considered "old hat", it is wonderful to know that merry renk lived long enough to see her jewelry from mid-20th century recognized in major museum exhibitions.…

Merry Renk Necklace



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Added by Harriete E Berman on June 19, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Garth Clark RIDES A Sinking Ship as Captain

Garth Clark's keynote address from the 2012 SNAG Conference is on the SNAG web site.  Click on this link to listen to the lecture.…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on June 17, 2012 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Crafting a Niche Market with Unique Cowboy Boots

Lisa Sorrell

"You're Running Wild" by Lisa Sorrell

Last year's SNAG Professional Development…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on May 31, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

Earrings Up, Don't Take 'em Lying Down



One of the questions that frequently comes up is:  "What makes a good photo?" There are many possibilities of good photos  ....too numerous to mention, so I would like to focus on earrings.



Below are the most common mistakes

in photographing earrings
 AND earrings solutions for good photos. 



MISTAKE #1


Generally, earrings should NOT be photographed lying down at an…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on May 22, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Graduation, Job, Studio, Is There a Recommended Direction?

Life Flower Pin by Harriete Estel Berman

Considering the time of year,
 this question from Eva, a student at the Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA, seems very timely. She asks:

"Do you suggest that we find a job after graduation or set up our own studio…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on May 10, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Who is Responsible for Damage to Work On Consignment?

A question from Pei Sze, student at Academy of Art, San Francisco: "If we put our works on consignment and it gets damaged, who is usually responsible for the damage?"



CONSIGNMENT Contract from the Professional Guidelinesact2010_Page_1 The ANSWER is in your consignment contract.…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on May 3, 2012 at 11:25am — 2 Comments

"What is the First Step to Get my Artworks Shown in a Gallery?" - a question from Eva

Andy Cooperman talking to the audience after the program. Last week, Andy Cooperman and I gave a presentation with Q & A for an audience of students and emerging artists. Co-sponsored by the Academy of Art San Francisco and the…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on April 26, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Follow Your Own Path -- Be Resilient, Postive, and Passionate

I was reading an article about "Pinterest's Ben Silbermann to 'Treps: Make Something Beautiful" on Entrepreneur.com. Though the article lists three pieces of advice for entrepreneurs, it struck a cord in me. A resounding echo that could be solid advice for artists and makers. Each one builds on the other.…



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Added by Harriete E Berman on April 24, 2012 at 11:20am — 1 Comment

Still Time and Space to Prepare for Success

Are you looking for direction on your  path to success?

Where do you want your work to go? What insights would you like to gain from my 30+ years of experience?  

Is your work consistent with your marketing? Are you images good enough to get you free publicity? Are your short term and long term…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on April 20, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Avoid the Red Flag of IRS Form 1099

Redflag In struggling through my taxes (along with everyone else this time of year), the number crunching reminded me of the 1099 "red flag" that probably triggered my tax audit in 2010.  Don't let this happen to you!…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on April 4, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Reevaluating Life - Get $h!+ Done

Pencil Master My current project with KICKstarter is a real awakening.It's a roller coaster of a ride on the learning curves of two new worlds -- entering an unfamiliar social networking…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on March 26, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Pencils Make a Point - TRUE CONFESSIONS On the Path to Success or the Brink of Failure

This week I am teetering on a thin line between a new path of success or the brink of failure. EVERY DAY I vacillate between terrified panic and the steely focus of intense preparation. Let me explain . . . and perhaps you may gain some insights for your own path.…



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Added by Harriete E Berman on March 11, 2012 at 6:00pm — 8 Comments

Are you steering without a compass? Failure is an inevitable cul-de-sac on the road to success.

 I listen to Charlie Rose every day I often find the speakers inspiring.Charlie Rose These are the smartest, hardest working and usually, most articulate people in the world able to bring ideas and introspection to the plain wooden table of Charlie Rose.

Today, I want to share a couple of thoughts that may be  helpful to artists and makers. Of …

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Added by Harriete E Berman on March 8, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Pinterest Concerns or A red letter P will be pinned to their chest.

There is a ton of discussion going on about Pinterest.The opinions are mixed. While Pinterest is a delightfully engaging web site I am very upset by a number of issues surrounding Pinterest. Including but not limited to:

  • The fine print under Terms of Use regarding copyright and permission to post images;
  • The apparent disregard by pinners for including the artist's name, complete description, photo credit and most important link to the original…
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Added by Harriete E Berman on February 27, 2012 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Quick Tips to Pin Like a Pro on Pinterest

The great realization is that Pinterest is a natural website for artists and makers since it is image based.  A real delight.  Makers can post images of anything and everything we love.  It could be like a sketchbook of inspiration.

Follow Me on Pinterest

Yesterday was a day invested in learning about Pinterest. It started with…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on February 24, 2012 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Preservation, Conservation - Design for Repair & Essential Documentation

In this ongoing series about Preservation, Conservation, Experimentation, I'd like to make a recommendation for all artists and makers  -  design for repair.

Windows of Memory by Harriete Estel Berman I am sure everyone would like to…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on January 12, 2012 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Looking for the Map Quest version for your path to success?

The New Year renews our optimism and focus on professional development,…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on December 30, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

D.I.Y. IMPROVEMENTS FOR WEB SITE SEO (Search Engine Optimization) on ASK Harriete

Recommended Resources for SEO and Website Information

To keep current, I follow several newsletters and blogs to learn more about SEO and Internet issues.…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on December 20, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

Digital Skills - A Necessity for Success in the Arts

Digital skills with your camera and a working knowledge of Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements) is a "no excuses" necessity for today's artists and makers. 



Quality photographic images are a must for every artist and maker. There is a lot of information  to help you on the Internet. At the same time, the Internet offers tremendous…

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Added by Harriete E Berman on December 8, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

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