Oct 12, 2020
A Life of Excellence: Remembering Edward Jonas (1948-2020)
By Michael Shane Neal, artist Recently, I arrived at the airport in Tallahassee on a warm, sunny Florida day. My friend, artist Dawn...
Aug 13, 2020
Crossing Paths with the Chairman (or Cousins, Conventions and Cadavers)
Ed Jonas is someone I had known about in a roundabout way for years before finally meeting him. This is one of those Southern tales where...
Apr 14, 2020
What It’s Like Being in a Face-Off
I recently interviewed Dan Thompson and Mary Qian about what it’s really like to take part in a Face-Off! Both artists did their first...
Jan 9, 2020
Setting Goals
When I attended my first PSoA Annual Conference in 2010, I was inspired, amazed, reinvigorated and newly driven. On seeing the winners at...
May 28, 2019
Creating Your Tribe in Your Art Career
Whether you are new to art or have an accomplished art career, there is a advantage to connecting and engaging with others who share our...
Jan 15, 2019
Artists Who Teach and How It Influences Their Work
For many artists, teaching is an important part of their career. It can provide inspiration, community, and a steady income, but...
Jun 14, 2018
A Celebration Two Decades in the Making
It is that time of year again to try and recap all of the incredible events and experiences of the Portrait Society’s annual The Art of...
