I grew weary of setting new year’s resolutions a few years ago. I seemed to always disappoint myself. At one time, I saw that for five years in a row, I wrote three of the same “resolutions” year after year, and did not achieve them. Though, I did get other things done. But for some… Continue reading
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Art Prints – Do this or FAIL?!
My dear creative friends, whom should you listen to for advice? I bring this question up because during a coaching session with an artist yesterday, I was reminded of the fact that many of us make choices based on what’s best for SOMEONE ELSE, not for US! This came up around the question as to… Continue reading →
The World Has Shut Down – What Can We Do to Come Back from it (For Creative Entrepreneurs)
My Dear Creative Friends, I’ve been trying to write how I REALLY FEEL about this current C-Situation. But like someone who has lost their voice, I haven’t been able to get the words out. The world has changed overnight. I walk to the beach and see people wearing face masks, avoiding each other. My local… Continue reading →
Writing through the FEAR – How to handle anxiety with Covid-19
To my dear creative friends: These last few weeks with the Covid-19 Pandemic has been hard on all creative entrepreneurs. Many of my friends have lost jobs, some have shut down their small business. And then others are searching for ways to cope with the new reality that we are faced with. Drew and I… Continue reading →
Decisions that can be FATAL to your art career
Being in the business of selling art requires you to make many decisions. Where should you sell your work, how to print it, who can you trust, how much should you charge? Even after a ton of research and a few years of being a working artist, still, you will always be faced with new… Continue reading →
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR ART INCOME SUBSTANTIALLY – LEARNING NEW TRICKS
“Once you stop learning, you start dying” Albert Einstein The main question I hear from artists is this: “How do I make a living with my art?” One way to find success in the art business, and any business, is to learn from others who have done it before you, and to be open… Continue reading →
Rejected? Wonder if what you’re doing is Good Enough?
DO YOU EVER ASK: “Is what I’m doing GOOD ENOUGH?” Well meaning people have a way of crushing our dreams, big and small. It starts with our parents, who lovingly “warn” us about not making a poor career choice. Then our teachers feel the need to save us from our “bad” decisions. And society, also… Continue reading →
Three Things that Could be Holding you Back From What you Want
When I was working in the corporate world fifteen years ago, I dreamed of leaving my job to work with my artist husband, Drew. But truth be told, I was afraid to leave the steady paycheck, the comfort of knowing what to expect every day and all of the benefits that came with working for… Continue reading →
How to get Testimonials (Praise) from your clients and why it’s Important
TESTIMONIALS HELP SELL YOUR WORK If your business model includes being commissioned to create work of any kind, testimonials from past clients will help you gain new clients. Why? Because there are too many scammers and slackers out in the world! It’s hard to know who to trust, and when you’re spending money you want… Continue reading →
Ten Costly Mistakes Artists Make
Something happened recently that got me to thinking about why some artists are successful, and others are not. We got a gig for Drew to paint standup paddleboards for our favorite Scotch company (don’t you love it when you are hired by someone you are a fan of?!) Our proposal included professional photos of Drew… Continue reading →
How to Handle a Friends Request for Free Digital Art
A reader sent me this email, asking for help: . “An old friend asked if they could use one of my painting images for his company’s website and newsletters. He’s a nice guy, and I want to be generous. But…. He’s not offering payment. He said he would credit my name “in print somewhere.” … Continue reading →
How to make Deals with Big Companies – Catch that Whale
“The challenge with whales is that you have to swim out to them; otherwise they don’t know you exist” Years ago an advertising company contacted us to use Drew’s art for a promotion for Togo’s Eatery. The company wanted to connect with Southern California Surfers. What better guy than Drew, a surfing artist, to help… Continue reading →