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An Artist's Life

  • Robin Wethe Altman
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This blog is about the thoughts and feelings that I have related to creating the art that I do. I share my process, problems, inspirations and victories. I am a professional artist in Southern California and my partner is a professional electric violinist. We are in our 50's and are loving life!

Blog entries from An Artist's Life

"A Painting for Connie"

The Art of Creating an Income With Art

  • December 20th, 2011 13:17

I recently finished a commission for a woman in my writing class. Connie is a person who is overflows with ...

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Harbor Sunset

The Joy and Peril of Self Promotion, or "The outdoor weekend show".

  • May 16th, 2011 16:58

Definition of PERIL 1: exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost. and this is the definition ...

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Oh Happy Day

Finding my Niche

  • May 16th, 2011 12:09

As a younger artist I envisoned myself in prestigious galleries, accepting awards from people "on high". I soon lost ...

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Robin Wethe Altman, a Self Portrait

Advice to an Artist on how to deal with Galleries

  • May 16th, 2011 12:09

As an artist, I've been in about 15 different galleries and I can say that some experiences have been better than ...

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"She Dreams of San Francisco

Finding Myself, the "She" Series.

  • May 16th, 2011 12:09

It took me many years to find a better sense of security. Not just years, but pain. Pain is a good thing. It tells ...

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She Writes

The Importance of Telling the Truth

  • May 16th, 2011 12:09

  Writing in a journal is a saving grace for me. I don't have to share what I write with anyone, but I found ...

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