To know what a real artist’s life looks like on a daily basis, you have to study and talk to those artists. Short of visiting their studios, you read their biographies. Watch their videos. Listen to them on podcasts, like The Art Biz.
That’s what this conversation is about. Geoffrey Gorman talks about how he approaches his work and the rapidly-evolving art market.
Being an artist with Geoffrey Gorman (124) Read
Without the art, you are not the artist. It’s as simple of that. By definition, an artist is someone who makes art.
Too many artists put marketing before making. If you aren’t making art, you have no business prospects and certainly no need to worry about attracting more Instagram followers or growing an email list.
If you don’t make art, you have nothing to share. Your gifts remain hidden. Your dreams unfulfilled.
Your Primary Job Is In the Studio Read
Many artists try to make a little money here and there, and then find they no longer enjoy making art after trying to sell it.
The pressure to make money in a business is real. But businesses, by definition, seek profit. Breaking even can only work for so long. This episode of The Art Biz is for you if you’re ready to step up and be the boss of your art business.
Ensuring a profitable art business (96) Read
Every artist has a different productivity rhythm. Some people perform best in the mornings, while others hit their strides late at night. There isn’t a perfect schedule for marketing your art. The only rules are that you do it consistently and with purpose. Oops. I almost forgot the most important rule.
The Best Marketing Schedule Read
One of the most valuable things I do with clients is to help them with their productivity. We’re all stretched for time, but most of us aren’t using the time we have effectively. What does your artist work day look like? How much time do you spend in the studio each day?
Tell Me About Your Work Day Read
In his keynote at the World Domination Summit, Chris Brogan said almost in passing: It’s not who you say you are, it’s what you do. I have a few thoughts on how you might ensure that what you do is more important than who you say you are.
Are You Walking the Talk? Read
In his talk to the World Domination Summit, Behance Founder/CEO Scott Belsky encouraged us to stop reacting and start pro-acting (my word) in order to protect our ideas and make them happen. When we react, we are inviting others to prioritize our time. We allow others to steal our attention away from our big ideas.
Are you in charge of your workflow? Read
Listening in on a conversation with artist Nick Cave, I was taken by his dedication to his art (DEEP dedication), his interest in seeing his art remain alive and relevant, collaboration, preparation, and more. See what I mean.
6 Things Nick Cave Said That Made Me Pay Attention Read
Like many of us, Barbara McKee gets cabin fever and just needs to get out of her home studio. About 3-4 times a week, she packs up her watercolors and heads to the local coffee shop – to paint. The biggest advantage is meeting new people. The bonus advantage is that no cats are around to paw at her water or get hair in her work.
Attracting Crowds at the Coffee Shop Read
