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by Jane Stahl
Artist Marilyn Fox challenged herself in recent weeks in organizing, cleaning, and polishing her studio. She framed and installed many new paintings and is now ready to have an OPEN STUDIO SALE.
Take a look
She invites patrons each Sunday in OCTOBER starting October 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. OR by appointment. Text 610-698-2519 for additional information.
Marilyn reflects on the life of an artist:
"The life of a working artist isn't all sunshine and lollipops - especially when the artist (me!) is a jack of all trades. Making art in my studio - which I built on my from a dirt floor one story building carriage house many years ago - is generally wonderful.
"On the second floor where I work, I have used a propane heater in the winter that rarely worked; but a few months ago i installed some electric baseboard heating. The first floor is used for framing. packing and shipping, and my open studio events. It now has a cement and pergo floor, and I installed track lights.
"Once I have finished a painting, or a series of paintings, it's time for marketing and selling. This is the hard part, but I am in it for the long haul. The art must be photographed and then used for my website, instagram, entering exhibits, etc.
"The artist must be good at photography, cropping, adjusting when needed, and then be aware of venues to seek. Juried exhibits always have a fee to enter (non-refundable) regardless of whether the art is accepted or not. Rejections come swiftly. Sometimes a few acceptance letters come in.
"As a working artist, and I am including all working artists, one must make the art, be good at photography and writing and speaking about one's work. You need to find venues, price your art, learn to properly pack and ship the art one it is sold. Ultimately, making the art is about 10% of being an artist. - Marilyn J. Fox, Oct. 2026"
Studio
447 Normal Avenue
Kutztown, PA 19530
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