As promised, I sat down for two hours last Thursday and went over my 2007 accomplishments. Early in the year, I decided that the theme for 2007 would be The Big Leap. I even made some motivational cards and laminated them to help inspire me. You can check those out by clicking on “Continue Reading” […]
As I remind you in today’s Art Marketing Action newsletter, it’s time to acknowledge everything you have accomplished in the past year. Here’s the challenge I issued . . . This Thursday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Mountain Time, I’m going to do a short meditation, light a candle, and start celebrating
Writing down and celebrating your accomplishments for the year Read
In response to my last post outlining Clint Watson’s must-haves for artists’ Web sites, Lisa Call commented: As to the rest of Clint’s list – I think he’s lumped every artist into a single category. I think the top 10 list of must haves for a website would be different depending on the purpose of
Your artist Web site content is determined by your art career goals Read
Today’s Halloween edition of the Art Marketing Action newsletter asks "What If?" as in . . . What if you don’t live up to your potential? Here’s a space for you to set an intention–a place for you to tell the world that you don’t intend to let procrastination or fear of the unknown stand
Ready to set an intention for your art career? Read
The other day I finally watched my rented copy of New York Stories. Someone, I believe on this blog, recommended it for Nick Nolte’s character of artist Lionel Dobie. Boy, if there was ever a stereotype of an artist in a movie, this is it. But I loved the scenes of him painting. They were
From my upcoming book . . . The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own.No apologies or excuses.No one to lean on, rely on, or blame.The gift is yours—it is an amazing journey—and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the
If you could tell young artists the top 10 reasons for becoming an artist, what would they be? Jill Rumoshosky Werner shares her reasons–with humor.
Top 10 reasons to become an artist? Read
REMEMBER . . . To update your mailing list on a regular basis. To say thank you to those who have helped you. To follow up with anyone who expresses interested in your work. To set boundaries. It’s easier to say “no” and then change your mind than it is to start with a “yes.”
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The long holiday weekend hasn’t been much of a holiday. I have been fighting with my book. Not that it’s not coming together. Just that I wish I could wave a wand and “make it so,” as Captain Picard would say. I have said no to numerous invitations, including a party that I sent my
Obsessive focus, boundaries, a few tears, and uncompromising support Read
After you have made SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely), take a few more steps to help make them a reality: 1) Write them down. Write them clearly and with detail. Write them so you envision and believe in them2) Tell someone of your intentions. If you don’t have a coach to work
