KYLE PALIOTTO
KYLE PALIOTTO
Paliotto was ambitious about selling his art from the start and had the benefit of working with Steve Gibbs of the Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d ’ Alene , Idaho .
“ He showed me the business side of being an artist — how to network , how to market myself , how much to charge .”
Self-promotion is essential . Networking establishes connections to shows and building a following can generate new customers . Professional artists are entrepreneurs who have to pay for medical needs , save for their children ’ s education , and plan for their retirement . Budgeting and financial planning are vital to continue producing art full time .
He smiles as he reminisces about those who counseled him as he began his career over a decade ago and pays it forward by giving back to the artist community that supported him . He still gains knowledge , even with a steady career . “ I continue to learn from my students . I enjoy that aspect [ of teaching classes ].”
No stranger to painting outside a studio , one can view Paliotto in action at the “ Art Showcase Art Auction ” at CenterPlace Regional Events Center on May 12 , and perhaps , take home an agrarian piece of their own . “ Ninety percent of what I paint is everyday experience .”
Having traveled numerous places , Paliotto concedes that North Idaho does not have as much open space as his pastoral paintings require . “ It ’ s beautiful here , but missing elements . I ’ m looking for open prairies or sagebrush , usually found in Montana or Wyoming .” A few hours ’ drive out of the forests makes Hayden , Idaho a great central location for this Inland Northwest artist . And , a 4x4 pickup truck helps him blend in around town .
For more information on Kyle Paliotto ’ s studio classes or open plain excursions , visit his website at paliottoart . com
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