Comments on: Swagger. Is it in you? by William Dolan

By: Bill Dolan

Bill Dolan — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:07:51 +0000

Probably the most important thing about swagger is that it shapes the impression that viewers have of an artist’s work. You could take the same work presented by three different people and you would get three different perceptions of the work. A meek shy person could show the work and it would be seen as amateurish. If it were shown by one that radiates importance and strength, the work would be regarded as important. If a raging pants-pissing lunatic showed the work, It may be regarded as the product of a genius.

By: Mark Staff Brandl

Mark Staff Brandl — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:37:55 +0000

I forgot to add — I’ve got the jacket.

I hope to see you guys and gals on THURSDAY OCTOBER 16 from 7:30 – 11:00 pm (or so) at “the Sharkpit” (Wesley Kimler’s studio), 2046 W. Carroll
Chicago, IL USA 60612
Shark phone: 312 942-9078

See you soon!

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:50:34 +0000

Your work looks great at the Prudential Building, Ted. Congrats.

By: Mark Staff Brandl

Mark Staff Brandl — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:09:29 +0000

Ed and Kerry may be promoters in a way (although I’ve never really felt that) but they both certainly have the REAL thing there behind their stances. Damn good paintings.

By: Ted Stanuga

Ted Stanuga — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:37:23 +0000

Bill
Thank you!

By: William Dolan

William Dolan — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:07:06 +0000

“and I have 5 large canvases on display in the lobby of Prudential Plaza, 130 east Randoloph through the fall,”

I love how the grays have a translucent feel — kind of a dance of sheer veils. There is a real elegance to the work.

I also like your price points. It shows dignity and class.

By: Ted Stanuga

Ted Stanuga — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:46:47 +0000

Thanks Joyce very much. Will do so today.

By: Norbert Marszalek

Norbert Marszalek — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:35:14 +0000

“What artist does it best? Who is the best self-promoter in Chicago? Should we have a poll? It used to be Ed Paschke, I would say.”

Self-promoter evokes a carnival barker…someone who is constantly selling their wares. I know Joyce doesn’t mean it like that but I do know of some artists who are constantly in “self-promoting” mode ( I get that way myself sometimes) and I actually know an artist who sells his stuff out of his van.

We all self-promote (we have to do it!). Some just choose to do it in a more sophisticated manner.

I think it is fair to say that Ed Paschke was Chicago’s biggest name artist. Now, I think Kerry James Marshall fills that spot. I would not consider these two artists as self-promoters in the “carnival barker sense” in any way…but they are accomplished and talented and with big reputations.

By: Joyce Owens

Joyce Owens — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:32:27 +0000

OOPS. http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org

“artists” needs to be plural.

By: Joyce Owens

Joyce Owens — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:30:52 +0000

Ted, If you like, email a jpeg of your work (with caption info and where it can be seen) to me, owensart@yahoo.com and I will post it on my blog!

Yeah, Norbert, through a long process I have learned to speak up and intelligently respond when opportunity knocks as have you, apparently, he-he! I guarantee you I am not the best or close to it.

What artist does it best? Who is the best self-promoter in Chicago? Should we have a poll? It used to be Ed Paschke, I would say.

Read my story on CAR (visual art section) http://www.chicagoartistresource.org .
The Dept. of Cultural Affairs asked me to write this a couple of years ago. Here you can learn more about how I operate.