Artwork
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Anatomy of a Critic
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We’ve all had our share of critics, and if you’re in the art world, you know they can be intense. But when I share my work, my biggest concern isn’t what the critics say to me. But I’ll get to that in a moment. Over the last thirty-five years in art and design, I’ve found…
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From Rust to Patina
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A few years ago I left a copper, glass and bismuth metal sculpture in my garden. When I first created the piece the glass was a sparkling blue and the bismuth panels were proudly iridescent against the subtle, reclaimed copper. It was just as I wanted, with a contradiction of bright colored metal on an…
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Beyond the Brushstroke: The Secret Ingredient to Art Value
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When it comes to an artwork’s value, collectors tend to care most about one thing. Story. First, let’s level-set. I’m talking about an art collector, not an investor. A collector might be the couple looking for their first “real art” for their first home, just as much as the seasoned pro looking for the next…
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The Art in the Fail
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I’ve received two pieces of advice in my life that have stuck with me. First, keep all your art. Second, there are no failures, only lessons and opportunities. If you know me, you know I don’t follow that first piece of advice at all. I am more than happy to paint over or cut apart…
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The Art of the Shift: How My Studio Works
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One thing fellow artists understand is that if you walked into my studio today, it might look different than it did yesterday. Of course the art might be different, but I’m talking about the configuration. Working out of my home has many advantages, but my studio space and process require me to be as flexible…
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From Underdog to Hero
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People often ask me why I work with found objects and where I find them. To answer that, I tell them the stories embedded in my favorite water bottle. My metal water bottle has been dropped on hikes, fallen from stadium bleachers and left too close to a fire so the paint is now bubbled…