Takashi Murakami is a very successful artist who has written The Art Entrepreneurship Theory, which is apparently just what it sounds like. The only problem is that it’s only in Japanese. Thankfully, Katy Itoi has read it and gives highlights in this month’s artnet magazine. Murakami seems to be a shrewd businessman, freely embracing the […]
The Art Entrepreneurship Theory Read
I was quite taken with the story behind Laura Lein-Svencner’s painting featured in today’s Art Marketing Action newsletter. Entitled Purpose, Laura told me more about it: Actually it is so true to the title. I had decided this year, 2006, that I was going to face my fear of driving into the city and I
Pat Velte, my Web guru, sent me a link to Bob Parsons’ 16 Rules to Live By. Worth reading. (Thanks, Pat.) Each of the 16 rules is relevant to me, but these are some that stood out: 1. Get and stay out of your comfort zone. I believe that not much happens of any significance
Bob Parson’s 16 Rules to Live By Read
Oh, what I would give for a ticket to London right now! I’ve been reading about “Rebels and Martyrs: The Image of the Artist in the 19th Century,” an exhibit at the National Gallery in London through Aug. 28. Alan Riding begins his New York Times review with this: “When exactly did artists decide that
The Image of the Artist: Cliches and Expectations Read
Coach Rachelle Disbennett-Lee puts out 365 Days of Coaching. Yep! A new coaching message in your inbox each and every day! How cool is that? I love all of her messages, but thought this one from yesterday was powerful and could apply to many aspects of your art career. I reprint it here with her
The Most Dangerous Words in the English Language Read
(This seemed appropriate given this week’s Art Marketing Action newsletter and my posting of the six types of toxic people.) July is Tour de France time in our house. It’s the time when words like “peloton,” “bonking,” “breakaway,” and “yellow jersey” creep into my vocabulary. This year’s race is far more exciting than it has
I have a lot of, shall we just say, “mature” clients. They might be hobbyists-turned-pro or, more likely, professionals who were told at an earlier age that they could never make a living as an artist. As we all know, you can take the student out of art school and stick her in accounting, but
What kind of [art] genius are you? Read
As I said in this week’s Art Marketing Action, Luis Jimenez was recently honored in the state of New Mexico with flags flown at half-staff for two days. Richard DeVore was pinned as: "Flair for the sublime," "one of the most important," and "pantheon of the greatest contributors." On January 25, 2005, The staff and
What would be a fitting tribute to you? Read
Cheryl Richardson’s newsletter today reminded me that we are now half-way through the year (week 26). Among other things, she issued her weekly “Take Action Challenge”: Make a list of at least five positive changes you’ve made so far thisyear. Open a file on your computer right now labeled "My Success List" and put the
Last month, Beth Turner mentioned in one of our telegatherings that she keeps an “I Did It!” list. Instead of crossing things off on her task list and losing them forever, she moves them to a list of accomplishments so she can see clearly everything she has done. What a fantastic idea! Coach Cynthia Morris
Acknowledge Your Achievements Read
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