cetera culver flatiron

Do not eat garlic or onions; for their smell will reveal that you are a peasant.  

Cervantes, Don Quixote

Today's 'suggestion':  7. Travel & Explore. Several years ago I ran a series of panel discussions entitled "Strategies for Artists in the '90s." One of the panelists, an artist who lives in Santa Fe, had exhibited his work throughout the United States. When asked for a tip for artists, he said the most important thing that he did for his career was travel. He felt that it was critical for artists to investigate other areas, rather than just remaining where they live. I know many artists feel isolated in their studios; travel can be a way for artists to become re-energized. It also reinforces the idea that the art world is very large and interconnected.
As you plan your travel consider how you can maximize your time. Research the galleries, museums, and alternative spaces that seem appropriate for your work. When you arrive, spend time in them and see what they are like. Do you like the art, the space, the employees, the location? Gallery dealers often complain that artists do not know what kind of work they handle before approaching them.
When you visit new places find out the procedure for exhibiting your work. Always pick up the local arts and entertainment publications. These will often have information and suggestions on shows and events that you may not be aware of.
One artist I know loves to travel. He has planned exhibitions in several of his favorite cities so that he can write off the expenses! Now that's making your career work for you!

Australian artist, Louise Saxton's 'Sanctuary' exhibit  was at Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne from Mar - July 2012.  . Saxton puts a modern spin on the traditional domestic artforms of knitting, crochet, embroidery and quilting. She writes, "My current body of work reinterprets natural history and botanical paintings, reflecting the potential loss, of both species within the natural world and traditions within the home." By using vintage fabrics, she also strives to create sustainable artwork that addresses the past.

embroidered skateboard deck-  Martin Bunyi

roses made with pages from Sherlock Holmes

made from maps and sea charts

butterflies on wires so they bounce!

Etsy seller CraftingbyKnight’s map bouquet is perfect for any cartologists out there, or just for anyone who plans to travel. Best of all, since she custom makes the bouquets, you could specifically request map or book pages that have special meaning to you I don't see these as just being for wedding bouquets-  love the colorful and nicely crafted flowers and other objects as decorative elements in themselves!

Posing Squirrel.  The photographer certainly doesn't need that lens for this guy.