My sales were slow. They dragged. Shoppers looked, and didn’t understand what to do with what I made.
Playing Up
For many people who have reached their goals and been blessed with success, gratification comes not through more conquest, but through helping others.
Art & Meditation: Interview with Joyce Huntington
For the past 10 years, I have devoted my painting almost exclusively to interpreting and portraying the visions I have during meditations or dreams.
Is Fear Running Your Art Business?
Most every artist deals with some level of fear, manifesting itself in a variety of ways.
How I Launched a Sustainable Art Business
Glassblower and guest blogger Jake Pfeifer grew a solid business selling his work. Here’s his story and best advice for other new entrepreneurs.
How a Hard Look at Business Changed an Artist’s Life
This was the most important thing that I have ever done for my business. It was astounding what I was spending to make what I thought was a living.
Art and the Struggle with Depression
Swedish artist David Sandum has a compelling story to tell about overcoming depression through creative work.
How to Balance Art & Life
Fulfilling your desire to be an artist and develop a business while dealing with the distractions and commitments of everyday life can be very frustrating.
Artists at Work: Why Do You Create?
I am inspired when the sun begins to set, and the lighting deepens to a rich, warm glow. Even the most mundane objects become the star of the show.
Art Licensing Website Connects Artists and Clients
The site is not an art licensing agent, but simply a meeting place, in essence a “virtual art licensing show.”
Critique and the Heart of the Artist
This was the very first time I began to sell my work and to develop a collection. It was the beginning.
Art Studio Visit: What’s Your Creative Inspiration?
We asked our artist friends, “What inspires you? How do you express your creativity through your art?”
Luck vs. Opportunity
For me taking control, actively engaging and committing to all of these elements rather than waiting for them to happen has led from one opportunity to the next.
How an Artist Created a Full-Time Business
I love creating artwork, however, selling originals I learned early on was the limiting factor if that is all I sold.
