“No matter what you create, someone is going to love it and someone is going to hate it. Focus on those who love it.” Drew Brophy, Artist Have you ever dreamed of having your art featured in a full color book? Like many artists, for years my husband Drew and I dreamed of creating a… Continue reading
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How to Manifest Big Things – The Formula for Long-Term Goals
If you think great-big things only happen to “other people,” I’m here to tell you that they will happen for you, too. Great-big things are game-changers, the things that up-level your art career, the events that can transform your life. Things like: Writing a best-selling book, having a museum or airport feature your work, selling… Continue reading →
What to do when you are turned down for a project or job
When a customer tells you “No” it doesn’t mean “no” it just means “no for now.” Recently I had a great rapport going with a potential Drew Brophy licensee. They were going to print Drew’s art on various automotive products, such as stickers, floormats and seat covers. Drew and I were very excited, because… Continue reading →
How to Thrive as a Professional Artist
Last week Drew and I gave a lecture at Furman University titled “How to Thrive as a Professional Artist.” Our goal was to demonstrate to art students that being an artist is a very viable career, and that there’s no better time in history to be an artist than today. We also wanted them to… Continue reading →
Crusin to Santa Cruz – A Paint Shop Episode
“I hate television. I hate it as much as peanuts. But I can’t stop eating peanuts.” Orson Wells Usually I write articles that are helpful to the creative and the self-employed. This time, though, I’m going to share with you my latest project, The Paint Shop TV Show. I came up with this crazy idea… Continue reading →
What to do When Your Client Doesn’t Like It
Drew is painting me a Buddha. I’ve waited a year, but since I’m not a paying client, it always gets put to the side! This week, he’s finally drawn up the sketch, which means he’s close to starting the painting. The Buddha painting is symbolic to the peace that we both needed to cultivate, following… Continue reading →
Painting a Wall Mural: Ten Ways to Please Your Client
“The secret of life is in art.” Oscar Wilde The one thing that I love about mural paintings is the sheer challenge of pulling it off. It’s fascinating to watch the process go from imagination in the artist’s head to a sketch on a piece of paper and then watch as it comes to life… Continue reading →
How to Price a Wall Mural – Developing a Price Sheet and Proposal
In this article I’m going to do something that some of my friends warn me not to because they are so darn practical: I’m going to tell all. Oh My God, I’m sharing with the entire world our pricing structure for wall murals. (Subject to increase by 10% every year…) Why would I do something… Continue reading →
Is it okay to copy and sell another’s work? Plagiarism and the Golden Rule
How do you determine the difference between inspiration and plagiarism? It’s easy, but don’t ask me to explain it. Just like Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart once said of Pornography, “I don’t know how to define it, but I know it when I see it.” One of the oldest sins in art is knocking off… Continue reading →
Is your art an Influence or a Knock Off?
“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.” Goethe When your artwork or style is copied by another, do you get angry? Or do you view it as influencing the world with your art? I’m going to tell a story about the circle of influence and irony, and how this post was sparked by… Continue reading →
Be Yourself – Be a Leader
IT DOESN’T PAY TO PLAY IT SAFE. The person who straddles both sides of an issue in an attempt to please everyone is quickly forgotten in this world. We tend to remember the outspoken, opinionated rebels who make our blood boil and the mavericks who risk drawing a line in the sand to take a… Continue reading →