Valerie A. Frank's Page

Valerie A. Frank replied to Pete Palagonia's discussion Do you guys do this too? in the group Painters Alley

"OMG! Yes. I have to block out schedule time in my calendar and MAKE it happen. I do not answer my cell or open the mail or anything that might distract me. I give myself 1/2 hour in the door to use the bathroom, say hello to the dogs and get…"

Jan 20, 2011

Valerie A. Frank commented on Connie Mettler's group Painters Alley

"Welcome!"

Dec 26, 2010

Valerie A. Frank replied to Pete Palagonia's discussion What percentage of your work is Art for Arts sake? in the group Painters Alley

"Great topic! I find I agree with most of the other replies in some way or another. We are all trying to strike some sort of balance between personal fulfillment and financial success, (whatever that means to each of us!?) I usually try to paint…"

Oct 26, 2010

Valerie A. Frank commented on Barbara Sistak Baur's photo

Cookies in Baskets

"Are you familiar with Wayne Thiebaud's work? (I hope I spelled his name correctly?!) Your work brings his work to my mind. I saw his landscape show in 2002 or so at a DC gallery and I am crazy about his early delicatesen (I am not a good…"

Oct 22, 2009

Valerie A. Frank commented on Barbara Sistak Baur's photo

Death by Chocolate

"I love this!"

Oct 22, 2009

Valerie A. Frank commented on Connie Mettler's group Painters Alley

"DSCN4220_edited.JPGI enjoyed the comments on marketing our art during a recession. In my experience, marketing art is like most any other marketing endeavor with the majority of focus being on getting out and talking about my craft with as many…"

Oct 22, 2009

Valerie A. Frank joined Connie Mettler's group