Why Are Artists Often So jealous of One Another?

“If you’re clear on your goals, you won’t be jealous of other artists.” Why Are Artists So Often Jealous of One Another? (Transcript) Ann Rea: 00:00 It is a lot easier to accomplish things when you have defined an achievable, specific goal. It is 10 times easier if you have a study partner or if […]

Harder to Teach Old Monkies New Tricks

I’m generally more successful coaching younger artists in selling their art than middle age artists. This doesn’t mean that I haven’t succeeded in helping middle age artists or that a middle age artist can’t be successful. In fact, I made the leap into a full time art enterprise at age 39. But it was just […]

How Can an Artist Define a Target Market for Their Art?

How do artists find their niche?​ How do artists find their niche? (Transcription) What is The 4-Part Code about? Ann Rea: 00:03 We all want to make money. And is there anything more inspiring than getting paid for something that you’ve created? For me, it invigorates my creativity. It makes me want to create and […]

Art Clearance Sale? Good or Bad Idea?

Artist & Musician: Robin Koorevar; Dallas, Texas QUESTION: What were your challenges as an artist? Robin Koorevar: I think the top two challenges were: Is my art good enough? Ann Rea: Oh, that’s a big one! Robin Koorevar: But the biggest one was actually, but these are my babies. These are my creations. When I […]

What’s The Purpose of Your Art?

What’s The Purpose of Your Art? What’s The Purpose of Your Art?​ (Transcription) Artist, Brady Nields, New York, USA QUESTION: Why is Brady feeling stuck? Ann Rea: So the reason why you’re having trouble going forward with your prototype project is because you haven’t, Once you know your why, and you’re really clear, you don’t ever […]