Understanding the hidden reasons behind making a purchase will help you plan, market and sell more of your work.
Perseverance and Results
Every time I felt like giving up because I came away from a show where I sold nothing, it made me dig deeper and become more resilient.
Why Artists Need a Mentor
Personal coaches and consultants can be essential partners and mentors, helping you set up strategies on a highly individualized level.
Are You a Scanner?
“Scanner” is a term coined by author and speaker Barbara Scher. This definition includes many people, who may lack confidence, support, clarity and the skills to set goals and get focused on finishing a project.
What is Success?
How do you define success as an artist? Do you measure by number of shows, money earned, acclaim? Have your goals changed over time?
Starting Your Career as an Artist
A new book by Wojak and Miller has lots of information for those looking to begin or enhance their art careers.
Is Your Work Outstanding?
Is your body of work totally cohesive, in a strong signature style? What makes it special, completely different from anyone else? What makes it irresistible?
Creative Rejuvenation
Links to articles about inspiration, overcoming rejection and accepting yourself as an artist.
The Critique
We secretly crave critiques, though. We know that to improve and grow, we need the opinion and input from someone we respect, an authority with the ability to help us reset our compass and find our true north.
“You’ll Never Make a Living as an Artist”
“You’ll never make a living as an artist.” Who said that to you? Was it your parents, friends, your ex? Or was it you?
How Being an Outsider Can Make You a Better Artist
Are you feeling like an outsider? Often artists identify themselves this way. Author and coach David Couper discusses how to embrace your uniqueness and turn it into a strength.
Am I an Artist?
Guest blog by Judith Zausner about committing to identify oneself as an artist.
Your Creative Flow/Interview with Tory Hughes
Tory Hughes is an artist, writer, and creative coach. She talks about the creative process, how artists get stuck, how they can overcome blocks and empower themselves.
