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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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Motivation and Self-Discipline in Your Art Career

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...

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Productivity 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...

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A 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...

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No 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...

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She’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...

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Afraid 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....

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7 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...

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Does 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...

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I’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...

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The 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...

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Becoming 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...

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Throwback: 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...

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Art 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...

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Clarity 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....

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Why 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...

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Throwback: 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...

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Throwback: 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...

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Too 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...

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Throwback: 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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