for the Business of Being an Artist
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You could learn a lot from Olympic athletes like Shaun White. I learned to train hard, have fun, create a signature trick, and let ‘er rip. The most important lesson was watching White give his fans exactly what they want–even though he didn’t need to.
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You’ll have a hard time promoting your art until you are uber excited about it. You’ll whine, you’ll complain, and you’ll make excuses. Just don’t let me be within earshot of any of these time-wasting activities. They are unproductive and will suck the life out of you, your art, and everyone around you.
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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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You’ve been going at it all year! “Do this, try that,” I advise. You do. You try. But then you look back at that task list and become discouraged. The tasks keep multiplying. Hold it! There will always be more to do. Take time to write down your accomplishments for the past year.
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Until you produce art that you believe in without question—art that you know is your best effort, art that you’re proud of, art that you can’t wait to share with people—you are going to have a hard time selling it to collectors or to galleries.
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Ignite the fire in your belly! You need to be a self-starter and find the enthusiasm that will energize you to succeed in making a living from your art. Here are six ideas to keep the flame burning brightly!
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The disciplined practice of making art is mandatory. Everything else is optional–even (gasp!) marketing.
Catch me in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week for a keynote address to the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council.
Visit the beautiful Rocky Mountains AND ramp up your online marketing–May 2-3, 2009!
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