for the Business of Being an Artist
Is it just me or does this bi-Tweekly have more juice in it than usual? I may be on a roll! If you weren’t watching your Twitter screen 24/7 over the last two weeks–and let’s face it, why would you be???–you may have missed some of these goodies. enjoy! My May 14-15 Rehoboth Beach, DE [...]
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Do art images online look bad with an older date beside them? Is there a perception–by you? by others?–that only new stuff should be online? If so, does this keep you from dating your work that’s online?
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A loss is a loss whether it’s a death in your family, a disaster that strikes your home or studio, or divorce. Today we’re talking about divorce and how you might overcome it for your art career. But I imagine it can be applied to any loss.
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If you are one of the artists wrestling with a commitment to your studio, I have a solution: Spend just 15 minutes a day checking in with your art. This is all you need to promise yourself at this point.
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When something starts feeling too easy, you must reevaluate and make sure it’s serving your goals. You’ll never get anywhere by playing it safe. Moving beyond your comfort zone is a big step, but necessary if you want more from your art.
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Do artists need both financial software and inventory software? Or is there a single solution that can do everything? I think you need both, but I’m willing to be proved wrong. Share your thoughts.
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Next time you get something in the mail from another artist or gallery, notice the writing that is on the front along with the image. See how the text helps you remember the name of the artist in relation to the work.
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The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article on why businesses should continue using snail mail. But what do you send? Today’s post has five categories of items that you can share with your entire list or select individuals.
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