Tchotchke: (Yiddish, of Slavic origin) a tiny object that is attractive rather than strictly useful a trinket The type of artworld story that the public loves popped up in the basic press three weeks in the past: a 22-year-aged higher education university student, searching by his area Goodwill Keep, noticed […]
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Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly portrait. Investiture of the Portrait of Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly Yesterday was the investiture celebration for the portrait of Chief Justice Marilynn Kelly at the Michigan Supreme Court. I presented the portrait before the full Court. As always, it is a solemn and joyous occasion. The […]
Vastrapplek translates from Afrikaans, Igshaan Adams’s native language, to mean “hold fast and stomp in place.” Adams’s exhibition here takes this word as its title, which alludes to a dovetailing of stasis and release, as this relates to a body fixed yet driving energy outward. The Riel dance, traditionally performed […]
The holiday season is here and it’s a good time to find a Christmas-themed project to work on. I’ve got one for you, and I’m calling it The Twelve Pages of Christmas. I often save tags from Christmas presents, pieces of pretty wrapping paper, or greeting cards. I’ve got a […]
Here’s a little list of gifts artists will actually love. The list isn’t comprehensive by any means – in fact it’s quite brief considering how long it could be – but these are a few personal favorites which I think are important and was led to by talking to other […]
How much money does an artist make? You shouldn’t apologize for wondering. Like any career, art needs to provide you a decent living. But becoming a successful artist means more than mastering your chosen medium. You need to build an art business. That requires goals, business plans and financial targets. Success […]