Metal Art Sculpture News

Technorati Claimsite

July 18, 2011

Updated 1:10 pm – I just added a favicon to my blog and website. There it is to the left. With a little practice, one could do a favicon in less than 5 minutes. I was prompted to do so by DailyBlogTips – this site has many great tips for the beginning user of...
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Website Development, SEO Tools, Google Tools

By JohnSearles

July 15, 2011

Just added another page to my How-To Section – Website-SEO-Tools – listing most of my techniques, tips and skills. This lists some of the ways I have been able to have an on-line internet sculpture business for the past 10 years, and actually make a fairly steady income doing it. Of course, the internet...
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New pages added to How-To Tutorials

By JohnSearles

July 14, 2011

Added a category – By Date – listing the latest tips and techniques first Added a new page – How-to tips for working with Stainless Steel 304-201-316
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A Favorite Site With Daily Inspiration

By JohnSearles

July 14, 2011

Contemporary fine craft curated by Susan Lomuto | Daily Art Muse. This site puts me in regular awe of the brilliant artists in this country who are quietly making their magic everyday. Is there something unique and special about America that encourages so many people to become brilliant artists? I don’t see this kind...
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Marketing for Artists – 15 minutes a day

By JohnSearles

July 13, 2011

Art Biz Blog — for the Business of Being an Artist. I’m a big fan of Alyson Stanfield. If you are an artist and on FB you should friend her. She has lots of great business & marketing advice for the artist and an absolutely charming & generous person.
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MFA: Is It Necessary? — The Debate

By JohnSearles

July 13, 2011

I’ve been wondering if having an MFA is essential for a successful artist’s career. Excellent research: Jane Chafin’s Offramp Gallery Blog: MFA: Is It Necessary? — The Debate. Note – I think most schools require an MFA to teach art. A few quotes: “And what are these schools teaching? I personally think there is...
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