10 Ways Perfectionism Kills Art and Joy
I am a recovering perfectionist. Perfectionism is a misguided attempt to avoid failure and to gain approval. Why do we want perfect? Because we all want love and respect. I wanted “perfect” at as a child so that I would be “good” in the eyes of two very critical parents. I wanted even more […]
8 REALMS of an Artistic Enterprise
Join Us “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.” – Andy Warhol Apply Now I don’t even know where to start or where to focus.” film makers healing practitioners jewelers mixed media artists musicians painters photographers writers A clockwise moving sphere graphically represents my business methodology reminding […]
THRIVING Artist Chelsea Dinsmore of “Live Your Legend”
THRIVING Artist with Chelsea Dinsmore of Live Your Legend THRIVING Artist with Chelsea Dinsmore of Live Your Legend I sat down with Chelsea Dinsmore, the Owner and Chief Inspiration Officer, of Live Your Legend*, founded by her late husband Scott Dinsmore here in San Francisco. LYL was designed to support people in living their passion. […]
The Very Best of The Very Worst Artist’s Statement Contest
I have yet to read an artist’s statement that doesn’t make me cringe.Why? The typical artist’s statement represents an artist’s unfortunate attempt to market their art but it’s such a massive fail. Ann Rea Artist & Mentor Artists Statements Are Self-Involved
What I Learned from Tony Robbins About Selling Art Without Feeling Like a Sell-Out
What did I learn from Tony Robbins about selling art without feeling like a sell-out? A lot! I just returned from a week in Florida where 3500 people from 66 countries came together to participate in Tony Robbin’s “Date With Destiny.” It was amazing and affirming. I recommend the documentary about this event, “I Am […]