
Artists and Health Insurance
I thought we should get a pulse on health insurance since everyone else is talking about it.
Deep Thought . . . .Do you have health insurance? Did you get it for you as an individual or through work or a spouse?
Have you tried to access health insurance through the HealthCare.gov site? Or have you used a state exchange?

Twitter Tweekly for January 12 2014
The Tweekly took a break for the holidays so we’re playing catch up. Here is a curated list of helpful, interesting, and entertaining tweets from the past few weeks. >>
Quick reminder to change © date info on your sites, newsletter, etc.
The more personal you make an email, the better response you’ll get.
You have to know where you stand if you want to expand . . .
I Challenge You To Do The Work
Yesterday I taught a complimentary webinar for artists titled Surefire Income-Boosting Strategy for 2014, in which I shared the 5-step process I use every year to increase my income. And although our businesses are different, I show how you can apply the same process to your art business – immediately.
If you didn’t attend, you can access the replay through January 15 on this page.

What Good Are Artist Awards?
Best in Show . . . First Place . . . Viewers’ Choice . . . Purchase Prize . . . Honorable Mention.
Deep Thought for Artists >>
What good are artist awards?
Do they lead to a better career for the winners?

Clarity
My word for 2014 is clarity. I didn’t sit down and randomly select a word or force it. I paid attention to what’s going on in my life. I listened to what I was asking for. I have been feeling a little discombobulated and even unsure about how I can best serve you. In the last few months, I found myself repeatedly asking for clarity in specific situations.

Hottest Art Biz Blog Posts of 2013
I have published 145 posts on this blog in 2013 – so far.
Deep Thoughts received most of the comments, but there were also some surprises – including the most commented-on post of the year.
The Hot Winners >> Exploring lower-priced work to increase your income. Affordable Art as an Option . . .