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 decisions that require new information and research.
Some of these decisions can stop you from moving forward. The fear is, if you make a mistake, it may be fatal to your career! And this scares many artists away from earning a living with their art.
For example: Some artists fear that if they allow their fine art to be printed on goods (as in licensing), it could be fatal to their career as a fine artist. Or, if they choose to collaborate with the wrong person or company, it could harm their reputation forever.
First, I want to assure you that YOU WILL MAKE MISTAKES.
But don’t worry, because most mistakes you make will not ruin your career. If anything, it will teach you lessons that make you better at the business of art.
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, instead, make thoughtful decisions. Give your choices great thought, research it, and then MAKE A DECISION based on your research! (And make your decisions quickly, before the opportunity passes you by.)
If you allow decision making to stop you in your tracks, you could miss out on opportunities that will propel your career forward.
NOW, I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU: What is one decision that you were faced with that scared you so much, that you nearly let an opportunity pass you by?
SHARE IT IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!
And if I have any suggestions that might be helpful for you, I’ll help you avoid the agony of it next time by addressing it in the comments or my next blog post.
Thanks – Maria xxoo
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