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Of course your art will delight some people immediately upon introducing yourself. But how can you take an extra step to see that they’re also delighted by you as a person?
In order to delight someone, there must be an element of surprise. It’s a gift that seeks nothing in return but the light in recipients’ eyes.
No two artists have the same path to success—or even define success in the same way.
In order to feel successful, break down your success into smaller increments that are achievable, stay tuned in to you life circumstances, embrace failures that allow you to course correct toward a direction that’s more aligned with who you are now, and celebrate—even for a brief moment—your accomplishments, regardless of how big or small.
One thing above all else can get in the way of feeling successful: Money. So let’s talk about it—starting with income sources. Where does the money come from?
In this episode, I discuss why you might want to diversify beyond originals, how to categorize your income sources, and how to analyze where the money has come from in the past so you can plan for the future.
You don’t really think about art exhibition labels until you can’t read them or they look like a sloppy afterthought.
In order to give yourself proper credit for your art, it should have an object label next to it—wherever it’s shown, in person or online.
The only wrong way to do this is to not do it at all. I suggest you standardize your format so that it’s easy to use every time.
Artists who embrace their role as CEOs of their businesses fare better than those who resist it.
Wishing away the responsibilities only leads to frustration and anxiety.
When you decide to turn your art into a business, do it wholeheartedly—finding joy in the journey rather than grumbling about the hard work. It’s a matter of deciding how you want to navigate through life.
As an artist and business owner, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but take solace in knowing that you’re not alone. In this episode, I share 8 tips for and 2 truths about time management.
Optimize your schedule and increase efficiency—not so you can do more, but so that you make the most out of your limited time and enjoy life.
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