Determination, drive, and creativity are key components that can make an artist successful. Finding the avenues to create an art career can often be the challenging stumbling block. It was 2009 when Jeffrey Bisaillon first decided being in an art show might give him and his art the exposure and lift needed to catapult his art career dreams. Artexpo New…
Pop-up stores—not a new concept. We’ve seen Spirit Halloween stores come into neighborhood shopping districts, thrill us with their vast assortment, and go. A Christmas candy pop-up surprises you with convenience, a “Bouquets To Go” at Valentine’s Day next to your local grocery store was just what you needed at that moment, or maybe you’ve had a glimpse of an…
If you look at a sampling of the visual art that’s currently being produced in the United States, you will find an assortment that’s as varied as the artists who create it. You won’t, however, find all of that variety on offer in the marketplace, and that’s largely because artists are often unable to get their work to the audiences…
To achieve meaningful progress in any field, luck is not enough. You also have to hone your skills and acquire new expertise if you wish to succeed over the long term. It’s no different for visual artists. To earn a sustainable living from their creativity, they need experience and knowledge—and not just in the area of artistic technique. Like other…
We were fascinated by the announcement of a complete book of hummingbird prints by celebrated naturalist John Gould. Not so much because of the subject matter, but because the book takes a step back in time, reflecting on the esteemed reputation of John Gould. We also wanted to know more about the Joel Oppenheimer Gallery. So we asked Joel and…
Flinn Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Greenwich Library, is one of the town’s most beloved and impressive institutions. With its 2018-9 season, the gallery celebrates 90 years of bringing exceptional art experiences to the community. The 90th anniversary season launched on September 6th and will run through June 19, 2019, with six exhibits that take a contemporary…
An unlikely pairing, real estate entrepreneur Chester Perkowski and mixed media artist Rachel Thompson literally met on the street as neighbors and began a startup project that has gained traction out of the gate. Perkowski and Thompson are introducing a novel medium and are exploring its application in mosaics, sculpture and jewelry. “We are engaged in the co-creative process of…
6 Ways Artists Can Use Instagram to Build a Following Our world isn’t just technology-driven at this point. Right now, we are living in a visual world where artists need to focus on attracting their audience by using the most popular channels for this purpose. That, of course, are social media platforms like Instagram. Ever since Instagram was first introduced,…
Marlene Rose grew up with art all around her. Her mother was a painter and her father a sculptor of found objects. Her education furthered her interest in art, both at the Promfret School in Connecticut, then her study of visual mediums at Tulane University in New Orleans. Coming into her own as an artist, she developed her unique style.…
Art therapy is a growing business, with many health organizations now actively promoting it in the battle against ill mental health. The American Art Therapy Association has 5,000 members and many more thousands across the nation have benefitted from the service. Through creativity, people have managed to process and cope with significant trauma and improve mood-related conditions. However, art therapy is…
