This is inspiration for when you feel like your art becomes work and there’s little to look forward to.
Willie talks about the faith he has in his practice as a result of being consistent throughout the years, why he prefers to approach his studio in the spirit of play, and how he uses visualization.
It’s thrilling when a new opportunity comes your way. You want to jump on it. But then the doubts creep in. There’s no reason to get cynical. Approach the opportunity from a place of trust because you never know what will come of it.
Then you must back up that trust by verifying it with research and written agreements.
Trust, Verify, and Secure Artist Opportunities Read
My conversation with intellectual property and internet law attorney Kathryn Goldman is a mini free workshop based on her Four Step Framework to help you identify, protect, monitor, and enforce your creative rights.
Do pay attention to late in the episode when Kathryn mentions the new FARE Contract, an opportunity for you to protect the future financial interests of your work.
The Art Biz ep. 125: How to Legally Protect Your Creative Work with Kathryn Goldman Read
In all the years I’ve been helping artists build their careers, I can say with a good deal of confidence that there are 4 clear steps to kick-start a rewarding art career and business.
Everything starts with devoting yourself to a consistent studio practice. Then you can start the connection and documentation for marketing your art.
The First 4 Steps Toward Selling Your Art Read
To know what a real artist’s life looks like on a daily basis, you have to study and talk to those artists. Short of visiting their studios, you read their biographies. Watch their videos. Listen to them on podcasts, like The Art Biz.
That’s what this conversation is about. Geoffrey Gorman talks about how he approaches his work and the rapidly-evolving art market.
The Art Biz ep. 124: Being an Artist with Geoffrey Gorman Read
If you’ve ever wanted to shoot the breeze with a gallerist, this one’s for you.
You’ll hear how Jeremy views an artist’s professionalism, what he thinks of online platforms, and how he taught himself art history (and why that was important to him). He also shares the 3 qualities he looks for in artists he represents.
Qualities Galleries Are Looking For in Their Artists with Jeremy Tessmer (ep. 123) Read
Why pretend like we have endless amounts of time?
Why do we believe are draped in a super hero’s cape and are capable of more than other humans?
Why do we keep adding more to our already endless to-do lists at the peril of what we say and know are our values and priorities?
Facing the Reality that You’re Human and Can’t Do Everything You Want to Do Read
The resources you have at your fingertips for art business and career development are endless. In that respect, you are incredibly fortunate.
And there is a downside. There are so many choices to help you grow as a professional artist that it’s difficult to decide where to spend your time and money.
How do you decide?
The Art Biz ep. 122: How Do You Know If a Class or Workshop is Right for You? Read
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
Are you avoiding art business tasks because you “don’t feel like it?” Hey, I get it.
I have a long list of things I’d rather not do. But If you are trying to make money from your art, you are responsible for certain tasks that you may not feel like doing.
If you are trying to make money from your art, you are responsible for certain tasks that you may not feel like doing.
Perhaps considering a few questions might help you get past the struggle.
When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Art Business Tasks Read
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