Artistic Talent is Overrated
Noooooo. What? Did she just say, “Artistic talent is overrated!?” Ohhh, yes I did. I’m partnering with the founder of John F. Kennedy University’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership to develop a college accredited Artists Who THRIVE course. Yesterday I was working with an accounting consultant to develop the financial module for this course. I asked […]
Creative Freedom exists Within Boundaries
As I matured as an artist I came to recognize and respect that creative freedom springs forth within the boundaries. As my creative self evolved I became more self directed and more clear about my artistic inspiration. With maturity and confidence I was clear about and able to define the boundaries that I wanted to […]
Marketing Art Online
It appears that my last post on marketing art online, the “Seven Common Mistakes” that I often see on artists’ websites have touched a nerve, actually several nerves. I received a flurry of inquiries, permission to re-post the articles, and requests for consultations and website reviews. Because it’s a new year, today it was time […]
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. […]