Gratitude is the Great Multiplier in an Artistic Enterprise
Join Us “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.” – Andy Warhol Apply Now Being grateful is a great multiplier in my artistic enterprise. Why? Because when you focus on what you are grateful for, you can’t help but to focus on what is working. This focus […]
Should You Fire Your Self or Hire Yourself?
As an artist, you’re the boss of you. So if you’re frustrated or feeling burnt out, just ask yourself, Would I hire myself or fire myself? A children’s portrait painter who I mentor, Kate Bradley, mentioned during our recent one-on-one call that she’s feeling exhausted and that she’s even considering reducing her annual sales goal. […]
Don’t Interrupt Me!
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.” – Chinese proverb This proverb really resonates with me. This wisdom immediately reminds me of a common question that I still receive when I introduce myself as a painter in social or business settings. The common question I receive in […]
“If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.”-Rev. Ike
“If you curse the rich, you’ll never be one of them.” -Rev. Ike I recently posted this quip from Revered Ike on the Artists Who THRIVE Face Book page and it received a bit of backlash. That bitter backlash, typically born of feelings of failure, didn’t really surprise me. That backlash just reminded me of […]
Have You Ever Walked in an Art Collector’s Shoes?
Imagine. You walk into a shoe store. It’s a special shoe store filled with very fine, interesting, hand made shoes. Many of them are one of a kind. You’re just browsing. Looking for something really cool and handmade. You have a particular style and of course, shoe size, and you’re curious to see what this […]