Category Archives: Business

Beginning January 1, 2012…

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Carrie Lewis

Do you…. …Ever wonder wistfully about the glamorous and romantic life of an artist? …Envy the life of ease and creativity behind beautiful paintings and elegant drawings? …Wish you could live that life, too? If you have (and I’m sure … Continue reading →

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10 Easy Ways to Avoid the Studio

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Carrie Lewis

I have been struggling with making myself do the things I should do the last few weeks. Mondays have been especially bad and I’m not sure why. In an effort to ridicule myself out of such non productive behavior, I … Continue reading →

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Well Rounded Mediocrity vs. Focused Excellence

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Carrie Lewis

Finding the work that best blends my particular combination of “skills, abilities, personality traits, values, dreams and passions” is something I deal with fairly regularly as an artist (am I painting the right things in the right ways?) and as … Continue reading →

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eNewsletter Launch

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Carrie Lewis

The inaugural issue of the Horse Painter studio e-newsletter is about to be published. Each monthly issue will present news about current works, coming events and the special focus for each month. In March, the focus is on colored pencil … Continue reading →

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The Artist’s Business Plan

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Carrie Lewis

There are two basic types of artists. Serious artists and hobby artists. What’s the difference? A business plan. The serious artist is in the business of making and selling their art. He or she enjoys creating art just as much … Continue reading →

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Creating Memories in Oil Paint

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Carrie Lewis

I’ve been painting pictures of horses since I was a kid. I went through every paint-by-number painting of horses. When I couldn’t find new ones, I started over with the old ones, but made changes in color or leg positions … Continue reading →

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A Shameless Recommendation

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Carrie Lewis

Many of you know I’ve been trying different supports created by Signature Canvas of Kansas City, Missouri. I have a painting on 1/4″ Baltic Birch. Morning Light, A Landscape is being painted on Gatorboard without canvas. A new portrait will … Continue reading →

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Computer Fasting

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Carrie Lewis

Fasting. Most people tend to think of fasting as an archaic ritual performed by the ancient church in bygone eras or by a dedicated few these days. To most, it also means giving something up. Ah, but it also means … Continue reading →

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Delivering Guienne Hanover; Looking Forward

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Carrie Lewis

Neal and I make an annual trek to Michigan for Labor Day Weekend for the annual Garver reunion. I was the reunion president this year, which provided either the added incentive to go or a reason to stay away, depending … Continue reading →

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