This article from ThoughtCo suggests what to talk about and how when describing your work. The Abundant Artist shares five tips for talking about your art including when and how to use the dreaded adjective. Freelance Writing talks about 10 words to avoid when writing (although I can’t imagine you using “sort of” ever!) […]
Find words easily with the Visual Thesaurus Thinkmap – it thinks like your brain!
Ever try to describe something and you can’t come up with the right word, or you’ve already used the word in another place in your document? You might reach for a dictionary or thesaurus but I have a tool I use all the time that’s so much more fun. See and experience for yourself… here! […]
The single most easy way to improve your art writing
The single most easy way to improve your art writing is the single most easy way to improve any writing. You’ll find this advice on any writing website but it bears repeating, especially here because somehow the specter of art-centric writing looms large in the minds of those who need to do it. Be direct. Use […]
Extra! Extra! Read all about you! – The Art of the Press Release
Using press releases to get the word out about your latest news is an effective way to widen your audience. The purpose of a press release is to let media outlets know the key points of interest of whatever it is you’re promoting. The more specific and event-driven the press release is the better chances […]
Add Video!
I believe in being direct and to the point. Direct and concise writing can get your message across and convey who you are at the same time. But I also love the power of spontaneity and not feeling like you have to make everything perfect all the time. That’s where video comes in. I […]
Your website review
With so many free or inexpensive platforms anyone can build a website these days. Most of them have some degree of flexibility and many are designed specifically for artists to showcase their work. It’s easy to go crazy with so many options each offers but unless you have multiple disciplines keep it simple. Give people […]
Who are you?
I love to work with artists because I meet so many interesting people whose work runs the gamut from gilding to realism to figurative abstraction. They are painters, metal workers, sculptors and crafters. Usually they have a good idea of who they are and what they want to say, but they all want different […]
Mythbuster : Artists can’t write
If I read one more time the trope of the artist who can’t/doesn’t want to write I’m going to scream. This commonly used introduction aimed at artists launches into all the whys an artist should learn how. Let me put it this way: Some people are artists. Some people don’t like to write. Not all […]