Style Transitions: Evolve & Maintain Your Artistic Identity
This is a guest post written by Kristi Backman, artist & art coach. 2.3 Harp by Kristi Backman STEP 1: IDENTIFYING YOUR ARTISTIC VOICE Art is a product of creativity; which is a collection of...
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Truth In This Moment by Erin Johnson Have you noticed that people often assume artists are flaky, messy, chaotic, etc.? When you google “creative chaos” you get all sorts of serious articles...
View ArticleProductivity Hacks for Artists with Day Jobs
In Confidence by Maria Pace-Wynters While many artists are eager to quit their day jobs as soon as possible, some enjoy their first career (or at least enjoy the paycheck). And I find myself...
View ArticleA Success Secret for Artists
Untitled by Henry Toro One thing I see separating the artists I work with who become successful from the artists I work with who don’t is surprisingly simple: professionalism. I know this sounds...
View ArticleNo Fear – Just Confusion
Weighted by Caryn Drexl A few weeks ago I asked on Facebook what everyone would do if they weren’t scared, like if they could suddenly stop being afraid to show their art or ask people to help them...
View ArticleShe’s Everywhere! And Other Jealous Notions.
A Lover’s Tiff by Danielle Barlow Feeling a bit left out whilst trolling Instagram lately? All these artists are flying past 10k followers, announcing loads of shows, and you’re pretty sure they’re...
View ArticleAfraid of Sending Emails to Your List?
Before You Came Around by Kirsty Baynham You’ve got your own Mailchimp account and there’s a place for people to sign up on your website. Maybe there’s even a handful of subscribers in your account....
View Article7 Reasons Why Some Artists Succeed
Javan Rhino by Stacey Grove Do you ever see an artist on Instagram who looks like a total overnight success? One day you had never heard of them and the next day, they’re everywhere and doing tons...
View ArticleDoes licensing devalue your art?
Raw Blocks #8 by Theresa Stirling I’ve encountered a number of artists lately who have been tempted by the art licensing industry, but a bit afraid to dip their toe in because it might devalue their...
View ArticleI’ve Tried Everything
Unfinished Poem by Anca Gray You know what I hear from artists that gets me ranting every time? I just hate it! “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be and I’m working so hard, but no one buys my...
View ArticleThe Problem of Plodding
This is a revisiting of a concept I originally discussed because of Lady Gaga. Seriously. You can read the old post written way back in 2012, What Lady Gaga Taught Me About Business if you like. This...
View ArticleBecoming A Chronic Dabbler
Herkimer Diamond by Trisha Thompson Adams I had a great conversation with a client the other day about stress in the studio. It can feel like a lot of pressure to continually push out fantastic work...
View ArticleThrowback: Dealing with Difficult Customers
This is a revisiting and updating of an old post written way back in 2012, 7 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Customers. I know this will help you in those tough customer service situations so you look...
View ArticleArt Business Lessons from the Holidays
Untitled by Amy Barone A couple weeks ago I was practically blind-sided by a lesson whilst scrolling through Instagram. Whitney (of @whitneydesignstudios who you should totally follow!) was doing a...
View ArticleClarity and Ease for Your Customers
Vessel I by Jules Tillman I SAW AN AD ON TV THE OTHER DAY AND MY MOUTH DROPPED OPEN BY THE END. Let me set the scene. There’s a wifi router. Families throughout the years are sitting down to dinner....
View ArticleWhy Your Art Business Isn’t Working
Cactus by Britt Hermann Have you ever looked up at the end of the day and thought, “What am I doing wrong?!” You’re trying really hard to build your art business… You’re working during every spare...
View ArticleThrowback: Your Art Business Needs a Business Plan
This is a revisiting and updating of an old post written way back in 2013, Why Your Creative Business Needs a Business Plan. I know you’ll love my take on this concept and it will really help you sell...
View ArticleThrowback: Lofty Dreams in Your Art Business
This is a revisiting and updating of an old post I wrote way back in 2012, The Change the World Mindset. I know you’ll love my take on this concept today and it will really help you hone your business...
View ArticleToo Many Different Styles, Mediums, Or Series
Bliss by Diane Moser I’ve been hearing a lot of artists stressing lately about having too many different styles, working in too many different mediums, or having too many disparate series. One...
View ArticleThrowback: Social Media Isn’t Marketing
This is a revisiting and updating of an old post I wrote way back in 2012, Social Media Marketing is a Dumb Phrase. If you’re a fan, you might enjoy reading it from my perspective back then – or maybe...
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