Art Blog - Paul Shampine

Partially inspired by this blog and the direction it has taken, I've decided to team up with a great friend, art lover and PR Guru, Kaitlyn Siner to create a consortium of experienced art professionals and local business leaders to support "emerging" visual artists, collectively forming The Arts PR Group. We define emerging artists as "any individual, regardless of age or occupation who is fully committed to their craft. Emerging may apply to artists in the early, mid, and late stages of their career, with some evidence of professional achievement… Continue reading… 0 comments

Interview with an Artist...part 2, by Paul Shampine: http://paulshampine.wordpress.com/ I'm often asked to personally deliver a sculpture to its new home to help with placement and installation. For me, it's always a special experience to be involved in the process. I can't say it's close to bringing one of my daughters home from the hospital, but it has its similarities. It's a quiet ride. High alert. Straps are tight. Roads seem bumpier, traffic faster and driving is very defensive. A block feels like a mile and 35 mph feels like 65. The arrival is met with smiles, a bunch of ooooohs and fondling. Unloading is sacred. Then the parade. The band soon fades and the crowd thins. It's quiet again and the world spins just a bit differently. Here are three more deliveries… Continue reading… 0 comments

Over the next few weeks, you'll find internationally diverse artist interviews revealing thoughts on their personal creative discoveries, their intimate and memorable "red dot" stories and their exclusive artist guest list. Sign up today to get future interviews delivered to your Inbox: http://paulshampine.wordpress.com/ Also, feel free to recommend your favorite artist for a featured interview: paul@paulshampine… Continue reading… 0 comments