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Reception Tonight — Time To Get Dragged Out From Under The Sofa

Tonight’s the opening reception for one of the shows I’m in. If you can make it to Lincoln, CA, it should be a fun show. This is my second in this gallery and it’s a nice little gallery with welcoming … Continue reading

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On Exhibit June 11 – July 9, 2016

Two of our paintings, Cross River Gorilla Blue and The Night Watch, are on exhibit at The Art League of Lincoln in Lincoln, CA (580 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA). There’s a reception (free and open to the public) on Saturday, … Continue reading

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Arts Life — Dispatches From The Trenches #4

Here’s the final dispatch in this series (until we learn more)… the last part of Why Should Anyone Give A Rat’s? Advice Gleaned From The Gatekeepers: 3) Know who you’re talking to. Before you submit a story idea or send … Continue reading

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Arts Life — Dispatches From The Trenches #3

Continuing with Lesson #2, Why Should Anyone Give A Rat’s? or What The Gatekeeper Wishes You Knew: 2) Think like your audience. A producer put it best… “Put yourself in my listener’s shoes. Why should he care?” I’ve been told … Continue reading

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Arts Life — Dispatch From The Trenches #2

Let’s call this one Why Should Anyone Give A Rat’s? A conversation I had with someone at a gallery today brought back conversations I’ve had in the past with “gatekeepers,” the people who decide whether or not to cover something. … Continue reading

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