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Ultimate Creative Conspiracy Theory

Aisling’s note: We’ve all had times when the deck seems stacked against us. And, we’ve all had times of soaring success when others around us

6 March 0528 December 19 by Aisling4 Min Reading
Business of Art

Why New Year’s resolutions fail

Survey finds that only 9% of Americans are serious about achieving their goals. 51% don’t have New Year’s Resolutions and of those that do, 79%

6 March 0528 December 19 by Aisling7 Min Reading
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How to pace your art classes

Planning your classes and workshops is always important. However, you should think about pacing as well as actual content. “Pacing” applies to you–your personal style

6 March 0528 December 19 by Aisling3 Min Reading
Business of Art

Art, energy and originality

This morning, I was looking for a quote by Stuart Wilde, in his slightly-renegade book, “The Trick to Money is Having Some.” Here’s a section

1 March 0528 December 19 by Aisling3 Min Reading
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What art teachers are paid

Many teachers won’t talk about how much they get paid. They don’t want to risk future gigs by revealing the financial side of events. After

5 February 0528 December 19 by Aisling6 Min Reading
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History of Paper Dolls – Part Two

Note: This is the second part of a two-part article tracing the history of paper dolls.  Click here to read the first part. 20th century

2 December 0411 November 20 by Aisling3 Min Reading
Art Dolls & Figures

History of Paper Dolls – Part One

Today’s paper dolls evolved from the development of paper, ceremonial and performance figures, and dressmakers’ fashion dolls. General history Paper was invented in China around

2 December 0411 November 20 by Aisling4 Min Reading
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When not to teach

In the arts, the rules can be very different from other businesses. Our intense desire to share creativity with others can override common sense. Keep

3 October 0428 December 19 by Aisling5 Min Reading
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Sell your art locally

One of the most successful ways that I’ve sold my art has been through local businesses, using the community art association as a liaison. If

12 May 0428 December 19 by Aisling4 Min Reading
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What is ‘true art’?

Background: In December 2003, a debate flared up online when someone used the phrase ‘true art’ and tried to suggest that some artists’ works aren’t

6 January 0428 December 19 by Aisling2 Min Reading
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