Cedric Michael Cox

A Cincinnati based artist, Cedric Michael Cox came and spoke to our class. He discussed the impact of being a local artist and how to "get to the top" and progress our artistic careers. The thing that was most memorable from the presentation was his brochures that he handed out. Professionally designed, the brochure showcased his artwork, which is primarily painting, and his basic artistic vision. The brochure was professional, but was designed by his friend. This part was important for me because I am a digital artist, and design brochures all the time. I may not need to hire someone to design my brochure, but I can hire myself out to do brochures for my peers.

A link to his blog can be found here.

Jeffrey A. Wolin

Jeffrey A. Wolin is an inspiration to me because he did a series about Holocaust survivors. My favorite period in history to study is the World War II era, so naturally the Holocaust is interesting to me also. I love hearing the stories of he survivors, because it means in the end, good won. This series, titled "Written in History: Stories from the Holocaust" is a series of photographs with the story of the subject handwritten on the photo in silver ink. Although not particularly striking, the images call for the viewer to come closer for an intimate interaction.

A link to the website and series can be found here.

Interview with an Artist- Sarah Myers

You use your laptop as a studio. How long have you had it?
About six years

Why did you get a studio?
To complete artwork and make the process of making art easier

How do you financially support your artwork?
Art is more of a side job, having a full time job in marketing

What are problems you face in getting artwork done?
Art gets pushed to the back-burner a lot, it's not a priority. Getting out of the routine makes it hard to get clients.

What do you do to market yourself as an artist?
Put work on the Internet. Have recurring themes in designs that people recognize.

What type of people buy your art?
People wanting usable designs (like t-shirts or logos) or people needing photography.

What are your greatest challenges as an artist?
Not getting burned out and finding new clients.

What are your greatest rewards?
Mass quantity. Also relatability to all age groups.

What recommendations would you give to an artist who is just starting out?
Half of getting clients is making connections. Be a people person!

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