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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.…
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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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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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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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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?"
The ANSWER is in your consignment contract.…
Added by Harriete E Berman on May 3, 2012 at 11:25am — 2 Comments
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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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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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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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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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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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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I listen to Charlie Rose every day I often find the speakers inspiring. 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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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:
Added by Harriete E Berman on February 27, 2012 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
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.
Yesterday was a day invested in learning about Pinterest. It started with…
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The opening for the Dorothy Saxe Invitational exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum is…
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In this ongoing series about Preservation, Conservation, Experimentation, I'd like to make a recommendation for all artists and makers - design for repair.
I am sure everyone would like to…
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The New Year renews our optimism and focus on professional development,…
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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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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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