I’ve always been struck by the story of Penelope in Greek mythology. The story, as I know it, is that Penelope married Odysseus, but that he was always off at war, and while he was away, many tried to...
In a digital world where sharing everything seems to be the goal, when it comes to promoting your photography, social media is a great platform if you stay on schedule. One thing to consider...
Creating artwork with carbon dust is not a widely used technique, yet it is a wonderful medium for creating luminous and detailed drawings. Finished pieces have a lush appearance and the process is...
A counselor or teacher, a person who is influential — these are some of the words used to describe a mentor. Mentors can provide a powerful incentive for carrying forward one’s work — not only in the...
Enrich this holiday season with an excursion to celebrate and explore art. One of the best art cities in the world is New York City, where you can find extraordinary collections of art from all...
We’ve all been told that it’s imperative to back up our computers and make sure that our files and data are secure. But now that we’re running on more mobile devices and working with more online...
He was one of my first students. He came, he said, not for himself, but for the others. There were 87 artists in his community, he told me. “And I think I can sell their work if you show me...
Over the last 16 years I’ve learned a lot about how to negotiate effectively and I’ve discovered that certain tools make it easier for me to negotiate a deal successfully. If you’re getting ready...
Negotiations can be nerve-wracking. There is the anticipatory fear of how the other person will react to you, the general anxiety that comes with conflict and a desire to make sure you do everything...
This past fall I was lucky enough to hear Sree Sreenivasan, former chief digital officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, give an incredibly informative presentation at Consumer Reports...
