Mary’s Broadway debut on stage with Mandy Patinkin.    Read More…>>

A juror’s notes and recommendations on applying to the Saint Louis Art Fair    Read More…>>

I created this retrospective video of some of the styles I sold at art shows over the years.    Read More…>>

My new autumn leaves Zoom background.    Read More…>>

I can scan 35mm slides, medium format and 4×5 film. I can also scan prints up to 11×14 or photograph larger size prints or artwork. I’m located in the Pittsburgh area but film can be sent to me from all over the country.    Read More…>>

After scanning over 10,000 slides and negatives from my film shooting days, I’m offering to sell any of my original photographic fine art prints for wall décor.    Read More…>>

The next mock jury is scheduled for Tuesday January 7th, 2025    Read More…>>

The mock jury on Youtube and my Zoom meeting giving artists a chance to discuss their presentations with the jurors.    Read More…>>

The most asked question by photographers just starting out is how much inventory to bring to their first art show. I have three rules to go by. First – understand that what you may think your most popular images are may not be public opinion. Choosing a body of proven sellers comes from experience, doing […]    Read More…>>

Over 100 Examples of my artwork photography and before and after examples of jury images I’ve improved.     Read More…>>

I originally created BermanGraphics in 1999 as a way to get free stuff from the companies that displayed at Comdex, the big computer trade show. True to my word, I’d write reviews on all the stuff given to me and post it on my new web site, created just the week before. What was really […]    Read More…>>

Bill Kinney is a new breed of show director, coming from years of experience selling his own photography at art shows. His diverse background brings many skills to the table, making his shows in demand by some of the higher end artists on the circuit.    Read More…>>

An orthodox Greek convent contacted me about renting my Pro Panels for an event where they were auctioning religious icons that they paint.     Read More…>>

This list of art shows was provided by ZAPP on 5/11/12. Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, Art Fair on the Square, Art in the Pearl, Artisphere, Arts Festival Oklahoma and more..    Read More…>>

Happy Holidays    Read More…>>

Artists are struggling trying to keep up with the past. The value of art, or more specifically the value of owning art has changed. It’s time to reverse the trend by trying to bring art buyers and collectors back to the art shows instead of people who live their lives in social media.    Read More…>>

Our latest puppy picture taken during the eclipse.    Read More…>>

No, I haven’t gone over to the dark side and still recommend using a real camera to photograph your artwork or booth for jurying. But I have been investigating getting better quality pictures from my iphone camera. And by better quality, I don’t mean improved composition. I mean technically improved pictures with less blurriness (sharper) […]    Read More…>>

As an artist, your jury images are your most important asset. This article will explain how to set your camera to capture high quality photographs your artwork and offer some tips on managing images on your computer.    Read More…>>

Customizing the Light Dome Canopy If my Light Dome was a computer, I’d call this hacking it. I originally chose the Light Dome after purchasing a used Trimline because the Light Dome was lighter and had fewer parts. In short, it was easier to assemble for someone like me now in my 60’s. It wasn’t […]    Read More…>>

More than ever, it’s extremely important for everyone to vote for president this year. The country is divided over the two candidates to the point where each side is thinking the world will end if the opposing candidate gets elected.    Read More…>>

Missing check box to complete an application I recently received a call from an artist who couldn’t complete an application using Entrythingy. The last line on the page was a check box with the words “I have read and understood the entry instructions” with a link to continue to the next step. The problem is […]    Read More…>>

Photographing a bracelet showing how it will look on a wrist without using a model, which could be a distraction.    Read More…>>

The new Xena look. Mary decided to add a pink streak to her hair. It wasn’t enough pink so she went back to have more pink put it. So we decided to have Xena have pink added to her ears and tail and were planning on taking a picture of Mary holding her. Trouble was […]    Read More…>>

Robert Stadnycki, who used to run the Harrisburg art shows recently survived stage four colon cancer and is looking great.    Read More…>>