by jamesp | Jun 1, 2020 | Ethics
A glorious weekend has passed. With spring madly running into summer, our trees and flowers are blooming like crazy up here in Michigan. Yesterday, a dear friend called me from Florida. She was beside herself, not knowing where to turn, or who to call to express her... 
by jamesp | May 30, 2009 | Archive, Ethics, Marketing, Photography, Resources
Your business page is up on Facebook, and it looks fantastic. Now you need to tell people about it. First off, you can invite your Facebook friends to become a fan. Send them a link to the page and ask them to refer you to anybody else who might love your work. Add... 
by jamesp | Mar 31, 2009 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Ethics, Life on the Road
Yikes! What to say about this show? Is the economy REALLY this bad, or has the art show just died and gone to heaven? Granted, my spot at the far end of Fifth Avenue was not optimum, but I did have a corner spot, lots and lots of traffic, especially on Saturday, but... by jamesp | Nov 7, 2008 | Archive, Ethics, Marketing, Photography
My work consists of two kinds of prints: canvas gallery wraps and traditional matted and framed prints. The canvases are all long skinny aspect ratios, both horizontal and vertical; the prints are all 2:3 aspect ratio, so the mix isn’t too glaring in the booth.... 
by jamesp | May 26, 2008 | Archive, Ethics, Outdoors
Memorial Day is a time for hot dogs, bbq and getting together with family for many. Karyn and I try not to schedule shows for this weekend for that reason. We like to get caught up with our spring planting and cleaning, and to spend a little time at home. But... 
by jamesp | Apr 3, 2008 | Archive, Ethics, Life on the Road, Shows
I had an interesting experience at the Tempe Art Festival last weekend, one that I thought raised other issues as well as the one I’m about to describe. My booth was set up on a small side street off of Mill Avenue, the main shopping district in Tempe. Another...