A SHORT LIST OF FAVORITE RESOURCES BELOW OR DOWNLOAD the list HERE


RESOURCES

Art Prof is a global community for learning visual arts. Art Prof is a safe, nonjudgmental, educational space that’s free and full of  really useful resources. They believe art education is for everyone, and content is 100% free. artprof.org

Artsy Shark provides a wonderful opportunity to apply and, if selected, to promote an individual portfolio along with an article about you. In your own words, describe your inspiration, technique, goals and accomplishments.
Here is my article linked: artsyshark.com/2023/08/24/featured-artist-carol-morrison
To apply, see this link: artsyshark.com/become-a-featured-artist

Entry Thingy is a digital platform for managing and jurying art, photography and video calls for entries, exhibitions, festivals and competitions. It also offers online gallery and artwork sales features for artists and organizations. entrythingy.com

Marta Dyer-Smith Adventures in Collography A YouTube instructional videos channel created by a generous and inspired collography artist (and I would say extraordinary teacher). Her techniques and experimentation are extensive, and I have learned so much from her. She has dedicated her craft “to creating unique prints using the collograph technique. An extensive range of themes, from abstract designs to nature-inspired motifs, all with a distinct style” - uniquely Marta.  youtube.com/@CollagraphPrinting

Rafi and Klee is the creative playground of Award-winning Contemporary Artist Rafi Perez and Jewelry Designer Klee Angelie. I find their podcasts supportive, encouraging and embracing of creative people from all roads of life. Their spirit is indefatigable, and I tune in to hear Rafi start his podcasts with “Hello you amazing artists”…he reminds me of who I am. To quote them “ We explore the myriad challenges artists face in believing in their creative abilities and navigating the often turbulent waters of doubt and uncertainty.” rafiandklee.com/about-rafi-was-here-studios

SquareSpace is the website used to host and create my website. They also offer e-commerce and email management and social media integration. squarespace.com

Substrate Index Want to know how to apply materials to any surface? Substrate Index from justpaint.org is a really awesome and in-depth index of surfaces and how to prepare them for painting. justpaint.org/substrate-index

Elizabeth Wentling I’ve worked exclusively with photographer, and web-designer Elizabeth Wentling for many years. She has a great eye, and provides high quality work with professionalism and grace. An artist herself she also works with artists - making her a truly rare find! elizabeth.wentling@gmail.com



MATERIALS

City Frame Inc. at 259 West 30th Street, 5th floor, NYC 10001 is the framer I use exclusively. Professionals who know their business and do quality work at a fair price - “City Frame established in 1996 in NYC, our clients include private collectors, small businesses, corporations, galleries, architects, designers, and the best upcoming artists. All work is done on premises. A simple, no-frills frame shop, dedicated to using sustainably forested hardwoods. We won’t force on you the triple fabric-covered mat, or the extra fancy frame if you don't need it.” Call 212-967-4401 and ask for Elena. Open by appointment only Monday through Friday between 9:00-4:00pm. To schedule an appointment go to cityframe.com

Clear Bags Packaging supplies, clear plastic bags & eco-friendly products clearbags.com

Blick Art Supplies For most of my shopping, I go to Blick. Good customer service, and I can order online. dickblick.com

Jerry’s Artarama Quality art supplies at often discounted prices jerrysartarama.com

Awagami Japanese Handmade Paper Awagami Japanese Handmade Papers are acid-free, made with respect and care for the environment jerrysartarama.com/awagami-factory-japanese-papers

McClain’s Printmaking Supplies McClain’s offer the high-quality service, tools and printmaking materials that have made it the leading supplier for relief printmakers both here and abroad for over 40 years. imcclains.com

Shina Plywood at McClain’s A truly exceptional product for woodblock printmaking. imcclains.com/catalog/blocks/14Shina.html

Professional Plastics A daunting website, but an array of Polystyrene (available in large sheets or cut to size) and Lucite (Perspex Acrylic). Good customer service. 1-888-995-7767 professionalplastics.com

Takach Press I have used Takach’s hand brayers in professional shops and they are some of the finest brayers available. shop.takachpress.com/roller-brayers



PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE

The Brooklyn Museum of Art 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11238
Exhibit  Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). April 5 – August 4, 2024 at the Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor.  For the first time in 24 years, experience one of the Brooklyn Museum’s greatest treasures in Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). The Museum’s complete set of Utagawa Hiroshige’s celebrated prints is among the world’s finest, full of vibrant colors preserved by decades in the dark. Artist Takashi Murakami (born Tokyo, Japan, 1962) takes Hiroshige’s views into a more fantastical realm with a set of his own paintings. Created in direct response to 100 Famous Views of Edo, these works invite us to reconsider Hiroshige’s world and his contributions to global art history. Originally published in 1856–58, the series captures the evolving socioeconomic and environmental landscape of the city that would become Tokyo. Through both the prints and complementary objects drawn from the Museum’s collection, you’ll be immersed in mid-nineteenth-century Edo and see it through the eyes of the ordinary people who populate Hiroshige’s settings. You’ll encounter all four seasons in scenes of picnics beneath cherry blossoms, summer rainstorms, falling maple leaves, and wintry dusks. The exhibition also includes modern photographs to show how Hiroshige’s scenes morphed into today’s Tokyo.  If you can’t get to see this extraordinary exhibit, explore the series online.

The Library of Congress Pictures and photos available to the public, royalty free and they even have an ASK A LIBRARIAN link for additional support. ask.loc.gov loc.gov/pictures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art at 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 offers an informative on-line guide on the woodcut - the oldest form of printmaking. A woodcut is a relief process in which knives and other tools are used to carve a design into the surface of a wooden block. The raised areas that remain after the block has been cut are inked and printed, while the recessed areas that are cut away do not retain ink, and will remain blank in the final print. Also included is a digital collection of some of woodcuts held by the museum. metmuseum.org

Moma UK Moma.co.uk’s pick of the best online collections of public domain images from the British Museum to NASA. Yours to use and modify as you like. Royalty free. moma.co.uk/public-domain-images



NEW YORK ART FAIRS

The Affordable Art Fair 1000’s of contemporary artworks from local, national and international galleries. affordableartfair.com

The Armory Show Javits Center 429 11th Ave, NY thearmoryshow.com

Art on Paper Pier 36, 299 South Street, NY ny.thepaperfair.com

IFPDA is the preeminent international membership organization for galleries, dealers, and publishers specializing in prints and editions. fineartprintfair.org

The NY Art Book Fair 548 W 22nd Street printedmatterartbookfairs.org

The Other Art Fair I LOVED THIS FAIR….Was able to meet so many of my favorite online artists. The Other Art Fair is a leading artist fair to discover and buy art directly from the very best emerging artistic talent. theotherartfair.com/brooklyn


PLACES I LOVE FOR PRINTMAKING

Brooklyn Arts Council Brooklyn Arts Council in our mission to empower Brooklyn artists and arts organizations that bring life and joy into our home borough. They support artists through every stage of their careers and beyond their tenure as Brooklyn Arts Council grantees. Here, you'll find information on reputable grants, workshops, and opportunities outside of our organization. brooklynartscouncil.org/resources#resources-opportunities-for-artists

The Brooklyn Museum Art School  I had the opportunity to study there when I was in high school, and learned so much from the experience. The Studio Art Program—formerly known as the Gallery/Studio Program—offers fun and challenging art-making classes for ages 6 to 96. Be inspired by professional teaching artists, discuss artworks in our exhibitions and collections, develop skills and techniques, and create your own art using new and traditional materials. Each semester ends with a student exhibition in our Education Gallery! brooklynmuseum.org/education/art_classes

International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) 421 8th Avenue Unite 376, NY 10001 Explore a selection of online viewing rooms presented & curated by members of the IFPDA from old master to contemporary. ifpda.org/online-viewing-rooms-exhibitions

IFPDA also offers a Glossary of Printmaking Terms & Techniques ifpda.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IFPDA-Glossary-of-Terms-and-Techniques.pdf

IFPDA DATABASE Offers a list of all organizations that offer classes, or searchable databases. ifpda.org/resources

New York Foundation for the Arts New York Foundation for the Arts empowers the creative community by providing critical support, resources, and opportunities. Their Career Advice services—NYFA Coaching, Doctor’s Hours, and Work Sample Reviews—offer organizations, artists, creatives, students, and arts administrators online opportunities to receive practical and actionable career advice from industry professionals and specialized NYFA staff. nyfa.org/professional-development/career-advice



DESERT ISLAND BOOKS FOR INSPIRATION

Navigating the Art World: Professional Practice for the Early Career Artist Delphian Gallery (2021) ISBN: 978-1-9997990-4-5

Learning to Draw: A Creative Approach to Expressive Drawing Robert Kaupelis (1989) ISBN: 978-0486447865

Experimental Drawing, 30th Anniversary Edition: Creative Exercises Illustrated by Old and New Masters Robert Kaupelis (1992) ISBN: 9780823016228
A note about Robert Kaupelis: He has been a major influence in my learning. I studied with him for two years. In The Professors, Herbert Livesey cited Kaupelis as one of the outstanding teachers of art in the nation and devoted an entire chapter to Kaupelis' distinguished career.

Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles Beth Pickens (2021) Make ISBN: 9781452182957

Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity Schulman, Miriam (2023) ISBN: 978-1-4002-3514

Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life Twyla Tharp (2009) ISBN: 9780743235273

Meant For This: The Mindset And Strategy to Achieve Your Most Impossible Dreams Erika Wernick (2020) ISBN: 978-1098351168



INSPIRATION—SHOULD YOUR MUSE GO AWOL

Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by D. Bayles & T. Orland (1993) ISBN: 0961454733

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday (2016) ISBN: 978-1781257029

Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts by Ryan Holiday (2017) ISBN: 9780143109013 - NOTE: This is hilariously funny and she is a very generous writer.

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions of Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (1995) ISBN: 9780385480017

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield (2002) ISBN:  9780446691437

 

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