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Dear Rich: Trying to Clear Pre-1923 Artwork for Film
Any work first published in the U.S. before 1923 is in the public domain regardless…
Keep Your Pencils Sharp — Lessons from My Grandfather, Part 1
He used his #2 pencils to record, in tiny perfect handwriting, every single writing-related task…
Romanticizing Alcohol (or Why Writing Drunk Is a Terrible Idea)
I’d peel my face off the pillow and read what I’d written the night before….
Expenses for Your Art Show: I Am An Artist #3
From Edie Everette’s “I Am An Artist” series.
Every Artist Should Have a Box of Artist Tricks
Nothing streamlines productivity like organizing your supples into a container you can take anywhere.
Oops! I Forgot to Do What I Love Again
Deadlines and scheduling are the keys. If I don’t have a show or other external…
The Great Table Leg Ant Infestation Disaster Recovery
Well-written shop policies to potential disasters are like a bed of boric acid to an…
Dear Rich: My Documentary. Her Idea. Who Owns It?
“Good ideas are common — what’s uncommon are people who’ll work hard enough to bring…
Let Go of the String — Lessons from My Grandfather, Part 2
My motivation for writing work would flame high and then, when I felt like I…
516 ARTS Brings New Life to the Surface: Art Party on 3/9
The surface is just superficial, right? Not when Lea Anderson is organizing a show about…
Write Now!
A deadline is the arch nemesis of humanity’s most endearing hindrance, procrastination.
Vision — Bored to Board
My friend hosting us said, “Hey, let’s make a vision board!” I thought I would…
How to Be a Healthy Artist
the fact that I take preventative measures with my health makes me think I’m not…
PR Basics I’ve Learned from Smitten Kitchen
I love using this successful blog as a model for my own online musical marketing…
Dear Rich: Should I Trademark or Patent Doll?
Here is some background on how these intellectual property decisions are made by doll companies.
Your One-Hour Business Plan
This one-hour business plan will help you focus your vision for your product or service.
How to Tour and Still Get Your Exercise
Once I had made up my mind to find what it was I needed to…
How to Watch a Movie
A film school in your mind. No mandatory attendance.
We Love Your Work and We Want It for Free!
If a for-profit enterprise is making money from folks who contribute for free, I’m immediately…
Beyond the Surface at 516 ARTS
The 24-artist group show Flatlanders & Surface Dwellers explores the essence of surface and, invariably,…