{"id":5631,"date":"2012-07-13T09:24:18","date_gmt":"2012-07-13T16:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=5631"},"modified":"2012-07-13T11:32:42","modified_gmt":"2012-07-13T18:32:42","slug":"artist-entrepreneur-m-for-materials-and-methods-the-artists-alphabet-guide-to-writing-about-your-art-by-aletta-de-wal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/13\/artist-entrepreneur-m-for-materials-and-methods-the-artists-alphabet-guide-to-writing-about-your-art-by-aletta-de-wal\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Entrepreneur: M for Materials and Methods\u2014 The Artist\u2019s Alphabet Guide to Writing About Your Art by Aletta de Wal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Welcome to\u00a0Artist Entrepreneur Fridays<\/strong>, where we talk about the fun, wild and scary ride of succeeding as an artist entrepreneur of all stripes and types and mediums.<\/p>\n

Welcome back guest columnist, Aletta de Wal.<\/strong>\u00a0She specializes in helping visual artists succeed in their fine art careers. She posts regularly on \u201cThe Artist\u2019s Alphabet Guide to Writing About Your Art\u201d and other success tips for fine artists on the topic of writing. This week it\u2019s M for Material and Methods<\/strong>, on about writing about your art \u2014 essential keys to business and artistic success. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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My very own copy of The Artist’s Handbook of Materials and Techniques: Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated (Reference)<\/a>\"\"\u00a0<\/em>Ralph Mayer arrived today. I agree with this Amazon review: \u201cProbably the best, most available and comprehensive book on the technical aspects of painting. Very useful for artists who pursue absolute soundness of technique with a mind for permanence of their work. Explains in detail the wide range of supports, grounds, primers, pigments, media and application methods, as well as their respective benefits and defects. Certainly not for the casual reader.”<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t want to make my own pigments or quill pen, but I do like to know the history of materials I use. I am also intrigued by the materials and methods other artists use and I know many art collectors who share my curiosity.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to write an encyclopedia like Mayer did, but writing down the basics about your materials and methods prepares you to answer questions<\/strong> like the following from potential buyers or workshop participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n