Art Chowder May | June 2018, Issue 15 | Page 15

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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