Monthly Archives: December 2008

The ZAF622 Internet Show

Way back in 2005 I started a webzine called ZAF622. The online magazine published Q&A style interviews with local artists. Which meant artists living in and around Fort Collins Colorado. This blog is a spin off of ZAF622. Art Palaver started local as well but grew beyond the borders of Fort Collins, beyond the borders [...]

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Savvy Use Of The Internet By An Artist | Katie Herzig

Singer songwriter Katie Herzig is just one example of how artists are using the Internet to expand their audience. Fans of HerzigĀ  can download a free album, Bonus Holiday Version of Apple Tree, just by telling 5 friends or by paying any price they choose. How simple is that? She even offers e-cards to go [...]

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A Look Over An Artist’s Shoulder

I believe one of the great ways an artist can use the internet and social media is by giving people a glimpse into their process. We like to see the steps that go into making art. It creates a higher level of interest and also lets us get to know an artist. And those two [...]

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Building An Artist Blogroll

As part of the ongoing overhaul and effort to breath new life into this blog I am going to be on the look out for artists who are actively using social media and add them to Art Palaver’s blogroll.
Active is the key word. I will not add blogs that have postings few and far [...]

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Making Art In Tough Times

  Has the economy hit home for you? Have your sales changed? It seems no artist is safe from the economy we have put ourselves into. Have you changed the way you do things? Are you thinking about it? Let me offer up a few suggestions:
1. Turn it up a notch. [...]

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