The Blog

Nosiness, curiosity, and memorable art

July 30th, 2010

A lot of art is born out of curiosity. Sometimes (but not always) the most memorable works of art are the ones that are the most emotionally invasive.

Four 20th Century artists with strong personal brands

July 28th, 2010

It is more important now than ever for artists to create a memorable brand. Here’s quick look at four 20th Century artists with strong personal brands.

Lunacy: the beginnings of a manifesto

July 26th, 2010

My lizard brain wants me to take the safe route. I want to be a lunatic instead, and do things that are “dangerous” and crazy. Like not work all the time so I can spend more time with my family.

Becoming indispensable

July 24th, 2010

You have to be indispensable if you want to have any sort of job security. You have to do something that cannot be easily commodified. What it is I can do that nobody else does? What makes me indispensable?

Linchpin Review Part 3: Shipping

July 23rd, 2010

“Real artists ship.” This is how the second part of Linchpin opens. That line just hit me between the eyes. Perfectionism (resistance) keeps you from delivering.