Making a living from your art requires more than talent and desire. It demands financial clarity, the right mindset, and a community of artists who pull you forward. It means committing to your studio practice above all else, embracing structure, and showing up for marketing consistently.
If you’re considering taking the leap, here’s what that actually looks like.
Making a living from your art (266) Read
Planning ahead can make all the difference in your art business.
In this post, I share 5 essential timelines to help you stay organized and reduce last-minute stress. From publishing a blog post to promoting a solo show, updating your website, and following up with contacts—these timelines give you structure so you can focus more on your art. Use them as-is or adapt them to fit your unique workflow.
5 Timelines to help you plan Read
I haven’t done a favorite things post in so long that I feel compelled to catch you up on all of my favorite things since … mmm … 2018. But I’m not going to do that to you.
These are some things that make my work easier, life more joyful, give my brain a workout, help me destress or defrizz, and fill my tummy with yumminess.
My Favorite Things in 2024 Read
This recipe has been keeping my family warm on Christmas morning for decades—even though it’s very cold.
Loaded with bourbon (and a tiny bit of rum) and everything not good for you, it’s a once-a-year treat. A lot of work goes into it, but I promise your efforts will be rewarded.
If you like the stuff in the carton, you need read no further. This is nothing like that.
Yesterday’s Deep Thought was inspired by two different emails I have received this week. The first was from Jill Rumoshosky Werner, who wrote: I know that I don’t have an easy name, but it’s my name and the one I choose to use professionally. However, the majority of the shows in which I’m exhibited seem
Married Names and Difficult Names Read
The Art Biz Blog is 9 years old today!
To date there have been 2,400 posts and 24,000 comments. Thank you for being a reader. And a special thanks if you participate in the discussion here.
Happy Birthday to This Blog Read
If I counted correctly, this is my 210th (and final) post of 2012. I share here the most commented-on posts on the Art Biz Blog from the past year, along with the number of comments. Many of these are my Deep Thought posts, which always attract lots of comments. Just in case you missed the previously . . .
Most Active Posts on the Art Biz Blog in 2012 Read
I hope your day is filled with peace, love, and joy. Thank you for your gifts and for being here. Merry Christmas!
The holiday book and gift sale is November 26 through December 18, 2011. Shop now to guarantee Christmas delivery.
Sale: My Book + 5 Bonus Goodies Read
In case you missed any posts during the last 12 months, I’ve selected one from each month to call your attention to. Here they are: The Greatest Hits from the Art Biz Blog from 2009.
Greatest Hits (Posts) of 2009 Read
