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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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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