by jamesp | Dec 18, 2014 | Archive, Life on the Road
Often, simple is better when it comes to keeping on schedule, and getting things done. This is an Excel spreadsheet that I use from year to year to keep notes on which shows I’ve applied to, and which shows I still need to do the paperwork for. It could be a lot... by jamesp | Dec 15, 2013 | Archive, Life on the Road
If you are on the fence about traveling to a national show versus staying home to do a smaller show, here’s an Excel spreadsheet that will help you model the expense and income from both. Make one sheet that reflects your actual product mix, and then duplicate... 
by jamesp | Aug 25, 2011 | Archive, Life on the Road, Photography, Shows
Looking back on 2011, it’s been a successful year by many standards. In a declining economy, my sales are trending upward (thank you!), and I’ve had better acceptance than ever at art shows. I’ve managed to get into many of the top shows on my bucket... 
by jamesp | Jun 17, 2011 | Archive, Life on the Road
In the aftermath of the Main Street Fort Worth show, I had some time to reflect on what was working and what wasn’t with my transportation systems. After a lot of thought, a few sketches and some conversation, I decided to go with a setup similar to the one I... 
by jamesp | Apr 23, 2011 | Archive, ArtShow Beta, Life on the Road, Shows
Just got back from the Main Street Fort Worth Art Festival, and man, what an experience! First off, let me just say that this festival deserves its reputation as one of the top shows in the country. Spread out over four days, it is staged over five blocks in downtown... 
by jamesp | Feb 26, 2011 | Archive, Life on the Road, Photography, Stories
I had a thought driving down the road somewhere between Miami and Tampa last week. It occurred to me that there are several different kinds of artwork that people gravitate towards. Each type reinforces positive thought patterns in the viewer, which is why folks buy...