Photographing Artwork

Photographing Artwork

As a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I respond to questions that pertain to visual communication, extending some of the basic information covered in my book, “Graphic Design Exposed.” The...

Shanghai Influence

I spent 6 days in Shanghai in April.  I saw so much great art and creativity from ancient to contemporary times that it has taken me weeks to digest the sights and sounds enough to write about my adventure. Before talking about the art, I would like to thank my...

Sharing Your Portfolio On-Line

As many of you know I am a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond. The Rickie Report receives numerous emails and phone calls from readers asking a variety of questions. I respond to questions that...

Judgement Free Zone Fosters Creativity

From past columns in this blog, you may have gathered that I am always searching for experiences that stimulate artistic creativity. Sometimes the freedom and playful creativity in my artist’s life are challenged by the pressures and deadlines of practical...

At-A-Glance Recognition

Today my first column appears in “The Rickie Report.” I’ll be addressing graphic design and presentation topics for creatives to help promote themselves. In the March column I answer a reader’s question, “I have business cards, but often...

The Creative Block

This is a subject about which I dislike speaking. One of the reasons is that I don’t want to admit that I am ever blocked creatively. I prefer to think of myself as a super-creative individual who can conjure fine art pieces and design solutions at a moments...