Art Blog for The Inspiration Place
Decorating Idea: License Plate Wall Art for your Home
Interview with License Plate artist David Bowman
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman
Looking for art for your man cave? Discover the art of David Bowman and his drool worthy map art made of upcycled license plates. This artist creates unique and engaging pieces of art and maps out of recycled vintage license plates. His designs are mounted on stained boards and are terrific conversation starters and...
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman
Looking for art for your man cave? Discover the art of David Bowman and his drool worthy map art made of upcycled license plates. This artist creates unique and engaging pieces of art and maps out of recycled vintage license plates. His designs are mounted on stained boards and are terrific conversation starters and...
do something creative everyday
Teacher by day, artist by night!
Interview with Brigid Ryan by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt
SchulmanArt: Tell us about yourself!
Brigid Ryan:I was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to California at the age of five. I come from a big family and was influenced by all the talents of my siblings. Whatever they were into, I wanted to try too. I think that played a big...
Interview with Brigid Ryan by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt
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| Vintage Art Bottle for sale on etsy |
Brigid Ryan:I was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to California at the age of five. I come from a big family and was influenced by all the talents of my siblings. Whatever they were into, I wanted to try too. I think that played a big...
Discover how this artist taps into her intuition to create her art
Interview with artist Jenny Grant
by Miriam Schulman, @schulman art, edited by Stefanie Hindmarch
SchulmanArt: Where are you from and how do you think your background has influenced you as an artist?
Jenny Grant: I am Swedish living in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. My Swedish background probably makes me drawn to earthy colors and to light and...
by Miriam Schulman, @schulman art, edited by Stefanie Hindmarch
SchulmanArt: Where are you from and how do you think your background has influenced you as an artist?
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| A peek into Jenny's studio.. see more on her blog |
Discover how this Etsy Seller sold 1000 prints in 90 days
Have a Commercial Head
Interview of Kelly Stevens by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
SchulmanArt: How do you think your childhood has influenced you as an artist? Â
Kelly Stevens:I'm originally from London and as a child I was brought up with various pets, and so animals have always been an important part of the family. When I left home I...
Interview of Kelly Stevens by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| One of Stevens popular Fox prints available from her etsy shop |
Kelly Stevens:I'm originally from London and as a child I was brought up with various pets, and so animals have always been an important part of the family. When I left home I...
she is a daydreamer but she is a happy girl
Interview with Daydreaming Artist Kathy Ahrens
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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How do you think your environment has influenced you as an artist?
I was born in California and spend most of my life moving around the U.S. exploring nature and loving every minute of it! If you described me as a child, you would say I was a daydreamer. As I would hike with my father, I...
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Zentangle Art by Kathy Ahrens |
How do you think your environment has influenced you as an artist?
I was born in California and spend most of my life moving around the U.S. exploring nature and loving every minute of it! If you described me as a child, you would say I was a daydreamer. As I would hike with my father, I...
I dream of paintings, then I paint my dreams
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| Wollenberg's Original Art for sale on etsy & her blog |
SchulmanArt: How long have you been selling professionally?Â
Cheri Wollenberg:After we raised our children I taught art in public schools until we relocated to NW Arkansas for 10 years. By then, I was already painting daily and selling a few paintings. I began selling on Etsy February 29,...
Getting inspired Comes from doing Artwork
@SchulmanArt Blog Interview with Meri Bourgard
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| The artist Meri Bougard at work |
Meri Bourgard: I have always preferred to personally know my clients and complete sales face-to-face but I’m excited about now being able to reach the world market through the Internet. I have been selling my work professionally since 1975 and...
Get Inspiration from the Silliest Things
Inspired by Day, Creative by NightÂ
interview of Brittany Wiltsie by @schulmanart, Miriam Schulman
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| Join Brittany Wiltsie's Fan Page! |
Brittany Wiltsie:I started doing local craft fairs fall of last year. My etsy shop has been open for a few years and sat empty, I launched Little Green Guy November 2011 on etsy, and have been...
Creating Art is a Process of Exploration and Sharing Inspiration
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| visit Robin Phillips' website |
SchulmanArt: How long have you been an artist?
Robin Phillips:I am an artist/designer who enjoys working in a variety of media, focusing on visionary art in mixed media painting and graphic design. I studied art, design and psychology, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of...
Celebrate the Gifts of Your Creativity
Interview with Artist Shelley Lowell
@schulmanArt interviews @Shell143 edited by Miriam Schulman
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| Artist Shelley Lowell at work in her studio, visit her website |
How did you get your start as an artist?
I graduated Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY with a BFA in Advertising Design & Visual Communications. I have maintained 2 parallel, professional artistic careers: one as a visual artist creating...
Meditative Moods Inspire Abstract Artist Sally Trace
Inspiration Comes and Goes in Waves
interview with Sally Trace by @SchulmanArt, Miriam Schulman
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| Sally Trace Art for sale on website, etsy, and ebay |
How long have you been an artist?
Sally Trace:I sold my first drawing in 1971 or 1972. It was a surrealist/erotica sort of thing. In my memory it was really good drawing, but I was just a kid living at a friend’s apartment. Ten bucks bought a lot of food...
How Gallerist, Artist, and Tonalist Jan Schmuckal Gets it all Accomplished
Painting All Night
blog by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman
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| Jan Schmuckal is tonalistpainter on eBay |
How long have you been an artist?
Like most artists, I'll say that I was always doing some sort of art project as long as I can remember... but when I went to the University of Illinois in 1986 to gather knowledge I got my BFA in Industrial Design. At that point my medium was either markers, drafting...