It’s easy to be discouraged by everything left undone at the end of the year, but don’t fall into that trap. My job is to keep giving you strategies for your art career. I throw them at you with each newsletter, class lesson, and blog post. Your job is to pick and choose what you
Count Your Accomplishments Read
The goal is never to work harder. It’s to work smarter. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about working hard. We can only work so hard before maxing out. That’s when it’s time to move on to something new. If you’ll indulge me for being a bit more personal in this newsletter, I’ll tell you
Amelia Island Artists Workshop is organizing my 2-day art-marketing workshop in Northeast Florida on October 16-17, 2010. Their unique business model is something I thought you might be interested in hearing about.
Artists' Workshop Model: Florida's Amelia Island Artists Workshops Read
Tip: No single workshop is going to give you everything you need. Even if it did, you still have to be responsible for making sense of all the information. Promise yourself that you will absorb as much as possible without being stressed about implementing every idea right away. (+ 5 more tips for preparing to learn)
Don't Waste Your Investment in Learning Opportunities Read
DECIDE that each day will be a good day and that you’ll be in a good mood. That’s right: You can decide. DECIDE that you’ll sing, smile, laugh, and dance more often. DECIDE to make this a rewarding year filled with things and people you love. DECIDE to set boundaries around your studio time. The
Decide What Your Year Will Look Like Read
If you’ve been procrastinating something, identify it. After you’ve confessed, you can trick yourself into completing it and getting it off your mind. Of course, your tricks can be followed by treats.
Art Marketing Action: Trick and Treat Yourself Read
Have you ever caught yourself saying this about another artist: “He could be so much more successful if he would just . . . “? Or “She’d sell a lot more work if she would just . . . “? If so, you might be a Fixer. You’re frustrated because you recognize the talent in
Resist the Urge to Be The Fixer Read
Nobody is responsible for your success–or lack thereof–except you. Of course, there will always be bumps along the road that are not your fault. Get a good set of shocks and ride out the potholes.
Escape the PMWP (Poor Me Whining Phenomenon) Read
Being around other artists builds your confidence and sustains you emotionally. In addition, you will hear about opportunities you never knew existed if you hadn’t been part of a group. You’ll hear about them before they are ever published! Read more about why you should connect with other artist–especially at the beginning of your career–and how to do it.
The first 4 steps toward selling your art: Step #3 Read
One of the last three steps toward selling your art is creating your mailing list. Anyone can do this! You know people, right? Start there–with everyone you know.
The First 4 Steps Toward Selling Your Art: Step #2 Read
