Listed In Who's Who in American Art 2013

I am listed in Who's Who In American Art 2013. You can go into any library reference section and read about my art life to this point. It's great to be able to have a paper trail. I look myself up on March 17, 2013, in the Denver Public Library main branch. Good feeling. Had to say it. You can find me on Facebook.

Working Away

Been away for awhile. Had to relearn how to navigate this site again. My art life is steady, sold some art in the last quarter of 2012. I am constantly working to find those walls and spaces that are art free. I am on Facebook. See me there also. I was asked to be on a panel in New York for no fee. Had to pass on that one. I did write the things I would speak to. They are as follows. Carry business cards at all times,get a photo story in the local newspaper, copy and write letters on the copies, send real mail to people, get some sponsors to support you for two to six months, pay back with art, make postcards with more than one image on them, carry them with you always. This stuff needs to be done all the time.

If any one wants some cool art mail from me, send a request to 1723 E25th Avenue, Denver Colorado, 80205-5505. I will send some cool marketing tips also.

I have to say, it's my mission to do well as an artist. I have to do well to combat all the people who, have ignored my art all these years. I am glad that I can proceed to succeed by sheer determination. I will ARTON! ON PURPOSE. I AM COMMITTED. Had to say it!

NSABOB means NON Starving ARTIST. Just had to clear that up. It just came to me to say it. See my Youtube talk on my shoebox paintings. Just sold eight on November 17th-2012. A married artist couple bought them. Two of the work will be gifts to out of town people. YAY! See www.frewebs.com/bobragland Hear my NPR interview too. Google for it.

Have to make note of Thanksgiving. I am thankful for everything, that has allowed me to be the creative person I am. I thrive off of all the blogs,ideas, energy of my creative inspiring colleagues. A BIG THANKS to all. BRAVO!!!!

I am using what I call the Wyeth technique , I have been painting close to home. I mean my neighborhood. I have found some great subjects at hand. I live about fifteen minutes from a city park. I painted a series of fall works there. Great fun and didn't have to travel far. My art life ain't too bad these days.