Notes from a Gallery Talk – Don't Quit Your Day Job

BlueWater, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. This post might as well be entitled “Don’t Quit Your Day Job” because the world is filled with people who want to quit their day jobs, turn “pro” (whatever they…

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A Tale of Fifty Five Artists

TwoBirds, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Yesterday, I was speaking with a friend about the state of the economy and the art world. This down economy can actually be helpful to some artists. For those willing…

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Plans for Professionalism

Earth-Glacier_3958, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. I get asked a lot and I’m sure it’s on many people’s minds, “How do you turn professional?” Many people, it would appear, want to “make it” as an artist…

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Send in the Clowns – It's Showtime

LightWriting_5495, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. In case you missed it, today is the opening for the big East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) shows. Now it’s time for a commercial. I’ll have work up at the…

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Go Fish

RedFish_5526, originally uploaded by carolsLittleWorld. Here’s another of the pieces I did this weekend. This encaustic panel will be on display as part of the East Austin Studio Tour this year, look for it over…

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