Art Blog - Kate Kiernan

Sometime in early July I stopped painting. When I thought about taking up my brush again, I would become afraid and also the stresses of life intervened. For a week I returned to smoking, something I had quit 10 months earlier. I even had several offers to paint portraits, but I didn't follow up on them. I thought, perhaps I wasn't ready to commit to being a working artist. But why? I had the time, the means, and a modicum of talent. Should I put the blame on my mental illness or should I stand up and take responsibility for my lack of commitment? In truth, it isn't either/or, but both. Surviving the worst of schizophrenia (and over 10% do not survive) has left me with depression, voices and a damaged ego. Add to that a lack of work experience and a limited support system… Continue reading… 7 comments

I am very glad to have discovered Artid. This is an ideal place to display my work to family, friends, potential clients and other artists. I have studied painting and photography for a while, but am only now venturing into the world of art business. My focus right now is on portrait painting. I am calling my business Second Sight to emphasize the fact that painting a portrait requires a fresh perspective, a new way of seeing someone. My business cards arrived yesterday with this image of the little boy on them. I am pleased to say that all the information on the cards is correct and the image of the boy looks good. Now, I have to get up the courage to start handing them out and posting them in public places locally. And it does take courage to promote oneself to one's community… Continue reading… 12 comments