Have you heard that reading complex works of fiction isn’t just enjoyable, it can also combat dementia? As long as we’re reading novels, why not look for ones with art and artists at the center?
This updated post, which is as much for me as it is for you, has 7 personal recommendations plus 28 that others have added to the list. Add yours!
35+ Novels With Art and Artists (updated) Read
For more than 16 years I published a weekly newsletter without skipping a single issue for any reason. We’ve had the current system of multiple defined steps in place for many years, so it’s a well-greased machine.
I thought hearing about how we’ve made it work at Art Biz Success might help you create a blueprint for your own newsletter process—even if you do it alone without help. Here goes …
A Blueprint for Producing Your Artist Newsletter Read
More than 10 years ago in a crowded conference in Philadelphia, artist-writer-speaker Jason Kotecki had an epiphany. He realized that he had a talent stack that could set himself apart from other speakers.
In this conversation, Jason encourages you to find the additional gifts that will differentiate you from other artists and allow you to move beyond comparanoia and jealousy. We also discuss his income streams and collaborating with his wife, Kim.
Beyond Comparison and Jealousy with Jason Kotecki (ep. 191) Read
A follow-up to episode 189, Ali Cavanaugh discusses her thriving Patreon community, the boundaries she established to manage her art demands, the release of her Ali Cavanaugh Portrait Colors Set, and her upcoming retrospective made possible by keeping prized pieces in her private collection.
Ali’s dedication to her patrons and students shines through as she shares insights from the past five years of her career.
The Joy in Artist Community and Paring Back Obligations with Ali Cavanaugh (ep. 190) Read
In 2014, Ali Cavanaugh had 11 galleries representing her work throughout the U.S. and even overseas. It was all she could do to paint fast enough to supply these galleries with new work. It’s a great problem for any artist to have, but was still a problem for her.
Something wasn’t right. Ali started pulling away from galleries and reconsidering not just her business model, but the art itself.
Reinventing Your Art Career with Ali Cavanaugh (ep. 189) Read
Elizabeth LeMaster has, like so many of us, more to balance than her studio practice and business. How do you find time for working on your art when you have 6 kids under the age of 8?
Elizabeth and I talk about how she has done it because she wanted to share her tips with all artist-mothers out there. She is also very honest about the bumps along the road.
Proving It’s Possible to be an Artist and Mother with Elizabeth LeMaster (ep. 188) Read
Here’s to the mothers who are artists. And to the mothers who raise healthy, informed artists who make the world a better place.
To My Mom . . . Who is forgiven for not taking me to museums because she didn’t want me to misbehave in public. (She was probably right.)
An Appreciation of Mothers and of My Mom Read
When Skip Hill said he needed a system for following up with his collectors, I knew I wanted to help.
He was neglecting his important business relationships at the most basic level. He said he was tired of being the stereotypical bohemian artist and ready to hone his business chops. Skip understood that the place to start this new commitment was with his network.
How to Guarantee that People Remember You with Skip Hill (ep. 187) Read
I want to talk about something that gets in the way of how you think your art business possibilities: The ladder of success.
I want to help you reframe your daily decisions, actions, and results (or lack thereof)—to embrace the volatility of an artist life. To understand that there will be highs and lows, and that just comes along with the territory. To do this, let’s consider a circle rather than a ladder.
The Career Journey of Growth-Minded Artists (ep. 186) Read
Marilyn Fontaine, a multidisciplinary artist whose work is spiritual with a strong foothold in feminine themes, finds fulfillment by collaborating with others outside of her studio walls.
Marilyn and I talk about the work she does within her Afro-Carribean community in East London, including how it is funded and why her growing network is essential. We also discuss her studio rituals, leaning into the discomfort of rejection, and learning to let go.
Leaning Into Her Roots and Community Art with Marilyn Fontaine (ep. 185) Read
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