It takes more than passion to be a full-time artist. Something (not necessarily good) happens internally when your art becomes a means to pay the bills rather than an enjoyable activity.
You’re exposed. Vulnerable.
Not everyone can handle this. Not everyone wants to handle it. Not everyone should handle it.
Making a Living as an Artist: Considerations for Going Full-Time Read
This recipe has been keeping my family warm on Christmas morning for decades—even though it’s very cold.
Loaded with bourbon (and a tiny bit of rum) and everything not good for you, it’s a once-a-year treat. A lot of work goes into it, but I promise your efforts will be rewarded.
If you like the stuff in the carton, you need read no further. This is nothing like that.
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Yesterday’s Deep Thought was inspired by two different emails I have received this week. The first was from Jill Rumoshosky Werner, who wrote: I know that I don’t have an easy name, but it’s my name and the one I choose to use professionally. However, the majority of the shows in which I’m exhibited seem
Married Names and Difficult Names Read
The Art Biz Blog is 9 years old today!
To date there have been 2,400 posts and 24,000 comments. Thank you for being a reader. And a special thanks if you participate in the discussion here.
Happy Birthday to This Blog Read
If I counted correctly, this is my 210th (and final) post of 2012. I share here the most commented-on posts on the Art Biz Blog from the past year, along with the number of comments. Many of these are my Deep Thought posts, which always attract lots of comments. Just in case you missed the previously . . .
Most Active Posts on the Art Biz Blog in 2012 Read
I hope your day is filled with peace, love, and joy. Thank you for your gifts and for being here. Merry Christmas!
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Sale: My Book + 5 Bonus Goodies Read
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