Communicating with Art Customers Communicating with art customers can be a tricky thing. As artists we might assume that everyone else (non-artists) understands what we’re talking about or what’s to be expected. When it comes to commissions, making that assumption can lead to sticky situations. Frankly, there are a lot of people out […]
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Draw on the Go – Repost
Draw on the Go It used to be so easy to draw on the go. Something we took for granted. I’m willing to bet that it took a steep dive this past year. This week marks a year since the U.S. locked down because of COVID19. I’ve been working from home for a year and […]
Not Good Enough Mentality
Not Good Enough Mentality Five Tips on Getting Over the Fear of Showing Your Work Almost every artist I know has gone through bouts of insecurity. The ‘I’m not good enough mentality’. It can be a crippling fear, an insidious monster that burrows deep within the psyche. I know I’ve certainly gone through it and […]
Surviving as an Artist with No Security
Surviving as an Artist with No Security There’s No Cash Flow Guarantee Surviving as an artist with no security can be daunting. There is no cash flow guarantee as an artist. Any other job where you clock in day in and day out, you can expect a paycheck every payday. You get paid for the […]
You Can’t Just Be An Artist
You Can’t Just Be an Artist Facing The Necessary Evils You can’t just be an artist. The idea of being a professional artist has long been romanticized. The image of the lone artist tucked away in the basement painting day in and day out couldn’t be farther from the truth…as far as successful artists go […]
Are You a Perfectionist
Are You a Perfectionist? Why You Need to Get Over It Already Are you a perfectionist? You know you’re not perfect. Not exactly a news flash, right? The majority of this planet’s population knows this on a cellular level. Imperfection is part of being human. So why do so many of us come down so […]
Artists and Intoxication
Artists and Intoxication Beneficial or Not? Artists and intoxication. Before we even get started on this topic, this is absolutely not a post advocating or encouraging substance abuse. But the fact of the matter is, throughout history, there have always been stereotypes of artists who were often under the influence and many times died under […]
Art Keeps Me Sane
Art Keeps Me Sane Cheapest Therapy Ever! For me to say that art keeps me sane might be a bold statement to some. Maybe even an over-exaggeration. But any artist worth their salt will probably tell you the same. Whether your art consists of pencils, paints, or clay, making music, writing, or acting, you know […]
State College vs Private Art School
State Colleges vs Private Art School Pros, Cons, and My Personal Opinion Should you go to a public college or university for an art degree, or an art school? If you plan on making art a career, this is an important thing to consider. I’ve been to both and I’d say…it depends. My degree came […]
Ya Gotta Have Thick Skin!
Ya Gotta Have Thick Skin! Critics Are Lurking Everywhere Developing thick skin is vital for artists if they ever plan on putting their work out the for display or hopefully, to sell. Why? Because sadly, there are folks out there who take delight in ripping your work to shreds with cruel comments. Their comments are […]
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