Artist Mentoring
With over 25 years of experience in the art business Sean Brown is uniquely qualified to mentor other artists in the business of art. If you are looking for answers to specific questions or want to jump-start you career, contact Sean for more information on how he can help you reach your goals. With Sean's mentoring, artists have won awards, been accepted into prestigous national shows and learned how to become more profitable. Sean mentors artists in many different areas of expertise including:
Pricing    
Picture Framing
Design
Logistics
Retail Shows
Wholesale Shows
Gallery Shows
Profit and loss
Booth Design
Marketing
Social MediaGallery
Representation
Cutting Costs
Portfolios

Artist Statement
A whimsical attitude characterizes my artwork.  Stylized imagery, often inspired by African, Aztec and Egyptian as well as contemporary pop culture, is the starting point.  To this is added a liberal use of vibrant color, interesting shape as well as delightful pattern.  The unique use of form and juxtaposition of textures reflects the sophistication that is achieved through attention to detail and deliberate use of materials.  Combinations of soft, ethereal feathers complement the hard, slick ceramic glaze surface.  Gemstone beads and found objects add yet another layer of visual interest.   Hopefully my artwork makes you smile.  

Artistic Process
All of my jewelry and small sculpture has been personally conceptualized, designed and hand-made from the highest quality materials available.  No molds or any other production methods are employed.  Each piece is individually cut from the clay.  Holes are made where embellishments will later be attached.  When the clay dries, edges are smoothed and I begin painting with various colors of underglazes (liquid combinations of clay and metallic oxides).  Once there are enough pieces to fill the kiln they are bisque fired to nearly 2000°F.  Additional glazes are added before a second firing.  Finally, I use special pens and ultra-fine brushes to apply an overglaze of 22K gold before a third firing.  To achieve the desired result, some pieces are fired up to five times.  The kiln cools overnight.  When the work is cool enough to handle, I thoroughly inspect each piece.  At this point some designs are masked and sandblasted which imparts a rich matte finish to the glaze surface.  Select pieces receive various wires and beads including 14k gold-filled, sterling silver, patinaed copper and bronze, and semi-precious stones.  I also add found objects and natural feathers.  These processes and materials endow each piece with its own unique personality.www.seanbrownartist.com

Birds on a Brush by Sean Brown 

Sean Brown at Studio 12 Art Gallery during Dia de los Muertos Show 2011011