BLOG
September 17, 2017
I am creating an Artist As Brand® Online Class. This comprehensive course will be akin to my college level classes, but entirely online. Posts for this website are on hold until the course is available, which is slated for early 2018. The AAB website will return with a new design and...
Posted by Greg at 3:10 AM
Labels:
art brand,
art business,
art education,
art seminar,
art workshop,
artist empowerment,
artist marketing,
artist promotion,
artistentrepreneur,
brand,
entrepreneurialism
No Comments »
BLOG
January 3, 2017
Presented another Artist As Brand Workshop, this time at San Diego State University. Another amazing group of talented individuals guided along by their professor, and amazing artist Neil Shigley. Neil and I met in New York during the late 80’s while pursuing our illustration careers. We are both alumni of Art Center...
BLOG
June 29, 2015
Freelancing is an option for artists who want to work in the industries of publishing, film, games, etc. while they build up their patron/collector base. Graphic Designer James Grieg has put together an email course called “Before Going Freelance” that helps you get your head around some of the details...
BLOG
October 8, 2012
©Greg Spalenka This post by Daniellexo, Etsy’s Seller Education Coordinator reflects on the evolution of ideas and how a good idea can spark a great one. One morning I woke up to a Facebook message from one of my favorite college professors. I was excited to hear from her; she...
Posted by Greg at 5:54 PM
Labels:
art,
art brand,
art business,
art education,
art prosperity,
art seminar,
art workshop,
artist as brand,
artist brand,
artist empowerment,
artist promotion,
artist’s mark,
Daniellexo,
empowerment,
entrepreneurialism,
etsy,
illustrator,
new economy,
social media masters,
spalenka,
workshop
No Comments »
BLOG
October 1, 2012
©Greg Spalenka Whenever artists decide to go it alone, make their own way, fear comes along for the ride. As freelancer for so many years I understand where this fear comes from. The goal of being secure in your finances, being safe in general (food, clothing, shelter) are real considerations...
Posted by Greg at 4:51 PM
Labels:
art,
art brand,
art business,
art education,
art prosperity,
art seminar,
art workshop,
artist as brand,
artist brand,
artist empowerment,
artist marketing,
artist’s mark,
Chris Guillebeau,
empowerment,
entrepreneurialism,
illustrator,
Micro-entrepreneurship,
new economy,
security is an illusion,
social media masters,
spalenka,
workshop
No Comments »
BLOG
September 25, 2012
Cedar City Airport I departed the plane at Cedar City airport and walked into what appeared to be a living room or a snuggly lodge in the mountains. Plush chairs, side tables with plants, wood paneling and a fireplace greeted me with a down home quality I had never experienced...
Posted by Greg at 10:02 PM
Labels:
art,
art brand,
art business,
art education,
art seminar,
art workshop,
artist brand,
artist empowerment,
artist marketing,
artist promotion,
Ben Sowards,
Big Yellow Inn,
BYU,
Cedar City airport,
empowerment,
entrepreneurialism,
illustrator,
is known for its Shakespeare Festival. It has many cute Inns and Bed & Breakfasts to handle the crowds. I stayed at the Big Yellow Inn an elegant Georgian Revival Bed & Breakfast.,
new economy,
Shakespeare Festival.,
Southern Utah University,
spalenka,
workshop,
Zion's Kolob Canyon.
4 Comments »
BLOG
August 27, 2012
Christine Brown One of the best parts of teaching, lecturing and presenting workshops for higher education is the people I meet. I love connecting with all the talented, passionate individuals who enjoy teaching and inspiring others to greatness. Some of these special people work in the Career and Professional Development...
Posted by Greg at 7:29 PM
Labels:
AICAD,
art,
art brand,
art business,
art prosperity,
art seminar,
art workshop,
artist as brand,
artist brand,
artist empowerment,
artist promotion,
artist’s mark,
brand,
Career and Professional Development,
Christine Brown,
CIAD,
empowerment,
entrepreneurial center/incubator,
entrepreneurialism,
Kendall Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University,
Ringling College of Art and Design,
spalenka
4 Comments »
BLOG
August 20, 2012
If your work is well done, has integrity and is imbued with love it will most likely reflect exceptional value and longevity. So it is with Blog posts. The following post by Chris Guillebeau is from 2010 but still vital as ever: I’m a big fan of Jim Collins’ work, especially the...
Posted by Greg at 4:35 PM
Labels:
art,
art brand,
Art Branding,
art business,
art education,
art prosperity,
art workshop,
artist as brand,
artist brand,
artist branding,
artist empowerment,
artist promotion,
artist’s mark,
Chris Guillebeau,
empowerment,
entrepreneurialism,
Good to Great.,
Jim Collins
No Comments »
BLOG
July 30, 2012
Pinterest is one of the new stars of the social media world. Set up an account at Pinterest.com. You can then start creating boards where you can “pin” photos and videos around a common theme that you find on the Web. This is another way of sharing your story, your...
Posted by Greg at 4:05 PM
Labels:
art brand,
art business,
art education,
art prosperity,
art seminar,
art workshop,
artist as brand,
artist brand,
artist marketing,
artist promotion,
artist’s mark,
Copyblogger,
entrepreneurialism,
illustrator,
new economy,
pinterest,
roxana villa,
social media masters,
spalenka,
workshop
No Comments »
BLOG
June 26, 2012
Every so often I will see a movie whose essence reflects a strong independent vision, purpose and soul. The movie can be fictional or documentary but the common thread is a story that focuses on the goals and aspirations of an individual or individuals whose commitment, and sometimes sacrifice to...
Posted by Greg at 3:54 AM
Labels:
art,
art brand,
art business,
art education,
art prosperity,
art workshop,
artist as brand,
artist brand,
artist promotion,
artist’s mark,
Bill Cunningham,
Bill Cunningham New York,
empowerment,
entrepreneurialism,
Evening Hours,
New York Times photographer,
On the Street,
social media masters,
spalenka
No Comments »