words and pictures
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writing art exhibit statements or “blurbs”
As I’ve mentioned before in other posts there is a lot of writing that goes on in a professional fine artist’s career. Exhibit statements (or “blurbs” as I call them) are written for each gallery show an artist has. These blurbs are often less than 100 words. When I write such statements I try to:…
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from the coffee table book
I’ve been working towards an upcoming fine art exhibit at Caplan Art Designs; writing an exhibit statement, compiling an inventory list, writing promo materials. You’d be amazed at how much writing there is in this “visual” art field. I also have to write a speech to give during the opening reception. One of the things…
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Sue sketches Ursula
Disclaimer: the “quotes” written around the drawings are what I think heard Ursula Le Guin say during her talk at Powell’s books – any and all errors, miss-scribbles and darn-doodles are mine and mine alone. Any and all brilliance, insight and encouragement is Ursula Le Guin’s. Her website is http://www.ursulakleguin.com/ and she does stuff here:…
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write pasta
I’m reading about writing/creativity while I’m making a pasta dish… here’s my sketchbook notes:
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Sue Clancy illustrates poems again
In the current Section 8 magazine issue several of my artworks illustrate several poems! Yep, once again I realize that words and pictures go together like hot water and ground coffee beans. Link here: http://www.section8magazine.com/rip-the-strings-let-fly-the-feet/ Oh, and at the bottom of that page there’s a link to a fun interview this magazine did with me…
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from the books of Bob
“Lighting someone else’s candle won’t make yours any less bright” – Dr. Bob Hoke Being artistically inspired is not a once-and-done thing: I always need fresh inspirations, a new sense of awe, a new way of looking at something. It’s like buying groceries and cooking; the fridge and pantry always need restocking, new recipe ideas…
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