Category Archives: Artists and their art

Transformation by fire

Posted on November 24, 2006 by David St Lawrence

  I attend kiln openings whenever possible, because it is like experiencing Christmas all over again. Whether it is my own or another potter’s work, that magical moment when the ware comes into view is a unique experience. So I … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable questions about generating income from your artistic efforts…

Posted on October 23, 2006 by David St Lawrence

Generating income from your artistic efforts is the first step towards supporting yourself. It is entirely different from technical expertise. Read on only if you like getting paid for your efforts. Generating income as an artist may be more difficult … Continue reading →

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Bob Rogers, Architect and Artist

Posted on October 22, 2006 by David St Lawrence

Bob Rogers, a respected architect and really nice guy, is taking on a major challenge as a late-life artist. Not content with the difficulties of becoming an artist, Bob is developing an art form at the same time. Unlike "Junk … Continue reading →

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The miracle of selling creative work

Posted on October 3, 2006 by David St Lawrence

I recently got an entirely new viewpoint on how necessary and vital it is for artisans to acknowledge themselves when one of their pieces is purchased. Their creation of the piece may be a triumph of will over the barriers … Continue reading →

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