Ann Haaland's Page

Every January I get my marketing mojo back. There are no rejections to speak of just yet because I haven't sent out a submission package in months. With the slump in the economy and the changes that Social Media Marketing have created, I've had all I can do to figure out my next steps. I'm learning on the fly. All while making new art.



The good news is that blogging allows an artist to have a voice she might not otherwise have. Unlike those slow in between studio visits and sad… Continue

I was out and about running art errands this weekend, picking up paper and some really cool new gel mediums I have yet to try. (always get the small sizes first, just in case. Gallon portions are available once you get hooked!). Anyway, I also went to the bookstore and found my new best friend: "Art Without Compromise" by Wendy Richmond. This author has written a beautifully organized and succinct guide for artists to remind us about good practice, staying focused and how to hold… Continue