I did indeed start a blog. It satisfies that left brain itch after exercising the right brain all day as I paint.
I used to post more on this forum but found that mostly I wanted to say some things that won't be interrupted, take longer and gets more detailed in a technical kind of way. (But I do still enjoy the format of a large dynamic forum like this one).
My blogging satisfies my need to teach, do demos and reach out to other artists...in my "spare" (ha!) time. I've accumulated a little knowledge over the years and really want to share it.
I'd looked into making demo videos but I have been fortunate to make a good living from just painting portraits (and still life and landscapes). I jcannot see myself charging for workshops, etc. - I don't have the time or inclination.
My blog has brought me neither business nor fame...my website with Cynthia on Stroke of Genius is supposed to do all that.
But it is fun to put something out there and hope it helps another artist. Art is, after all, a very lonely profession and I've gotten a lot of interesting letters from old friends and readers who stumbled into it.
If you feel that you have something to say - start a blog. It sure is easy! I use blogger.com but there are are many others out there.
Here is the link to my blog. Please drop by and tell me what you think of it. Suggestions welcomed:
http://karinwells.blogspot.com/