best of 2017 Joplin MO artists

Usually, I begin the year with a post about my accomplishments from the last.

This year (a couple of months late) I focus on the accomplishments of the Joplin, MO artist community that surrounds me. Because these days, there's far more meaning in that- and my best work is alongside these friends and neighbors.

for artists, updatesMark NeuenschwanderFebruary 21, 2018artist, joplin missouri, art scene, culture, painter, photographer, missouri, southwest mo, best of 2017

Creative Arts Academy

In continuing one of my recent posts on conquering fear in your art..

I made a list earlier this year of things that scared me that I needed to do.
At the top of that list was "teach a photography class"... and this year I've now taught not one but now two...

events, for artistsMark NeuenschwanderJune 23, 2017OCC, creative arts academy, ozark christian college, Joplin mo, commercial photographer, midwest event photographer, northwest Arkansas commercial photography, creative workshops for teens, summer art programs for highschoolers

#exploormoar:: an adventurer's sendoff

My friend Cole set out on a year-long van-life adventure today. Let's root him on...

for artistsMark NeuenschwanderJune 2, 2017#exploormoar, adventure photographer, explorer, van life, making ideas happen

How I'm conquering fear in my art this season

From my "FOR ARTISTS" series::

For those who have creative ideas but haven't progressed past "you know what would be cool?" Practical thoughts from my own recent experiences on collaboration and moving out of a state of "stuckness". These are tips that have helped me get my ideas out of my head and into creative action.