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Megan Carty, Cundy's Harbor

Test Your Email Marketing and Track Your Results

In marketing your art, there are no absolutes—regardless of what you might hear from a so-called expert or influencer. Everything is a test. You don’t know what works until you try, look at results, and make adjustments.

How do you know which is right? There’s only one way to know which is the right option for you. Test and track them!

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Cynthia Malmud textile hanging

It’s Not Your Job to Worry About Adding to the Noise (233)

Tired of overthinking every post and wondering if you’re just adding to the noise? You’re not alone—and you’re not the noise.

This episode calls out the perfectionism hiding behind “quality over quantity” and reminds you what your real job is: to show up, share the work, and let the right people catch on. No false hype, no algorithm games—just honest strategy and a clear path forward for thoughtful artists.

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35+ Novels With Art and Artists (2025 update)

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!

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Farnsworth House

What You’re Not Doing: 7 Mistakes Artists Make

Over the past decade, my thinking about artists’ mistakes has evolved. Most aren’t dramatic failures—they’re quiet habits of avoidance. In this updated post, I group the seven biggest mistakes into three themes: mindset, connection, and structure. Each includes a reflection to help you take honest inventory.

These aren’t fatal flaws—they’re invitations to shift. Awareness is the first step toward momentum in your art career.

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Painting by Karen Phillips

22 Tactics to Thoughtfully Invite People to Visit Your Art Website (228)

Your website won’t attract visitors just because it’s pretty. You have to invite them—gently, consistently, and with purpose.

In this solo episode, I share 11 smart, doable tactics to get more eyes on your art (plus a link to download all 22). No sleazy tricks—just thoughtful ways to guide people to your digital doorstep and keep your work from staying hidden in the corners of the internet.

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Cynthia Mosser gouache painting

5 Timelines To Help You Plan

Planning ahead can make all the difference in your art business.

In this post, I share 5 essential timelines to help you stay organized and reduce last-minute stress. From publishing a blog post to promoting a solo show, updating your website, and following up with contacts—these timelines give you structure so you can focus more on your art. Use them as-is or adapt them to fit your unique workflow.

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Consider 44 possible reasons why your art isn't selling.

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  • External Factors
  • The Work Itself
  • How You’re Showing It
  • The Buying Experience
  • How You’re Connecting
  • How You’re Promoting It

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28 Prompts to Shape Your Marketing Message

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