Creative communication at American Leather
Prior to being Director of HPxD, I was editor in chief of Designers Today for four years. Over the course of roughly 32 issues, I wrote everything from short copy to long-form stories. The role afforded access to so much—and constant learning. I met incredible people during those years, and in my own way, I used to fall in love
Art of the Sale: Pricing Creative Work
For years as co-owner and director at Blue Spiral 1—one of the Southeast's most respected galleries—Manes consulted on hundreds of art sales across nearly every medium: painting, prints, ceramics, fiber art, glass, and more. That experience gave him a deep understanding of art, and of the psychology behind buying it. Today, Manes lives in High Point, North Carolina, where he and his wife