Giving up is the Ultimate Tragedy
“Giving up is the ultimate tragedy.” — Robert Donovan This is a statement that I know to be true. Why? Because for over seven years I did not paint or draw one thing. I completely gave up on pursuing my art. What followed was indeed tragedy. After I abandoned my creative self she became increasingly […]
The Artist’s Statement, a Conversation Killer
Artists hear me say all the time, “It’s not about you, it’s all about THEM, and when you make it about them, then it will be all about YOU.” If artists are going to learn anything from me, this fundamental shift in thinking must occur. What is an artist’s statement? First off, it’s […]
Artists Earning Over $100,000
Artists Earning Over $100,000 I recently received an inquiry from an artist who apparently found ArtistsWhoTHRIVE.com by searching online for “artists earning $100,000.” This week I also consulted with another artist who asked me, “How did you sell over $100,000 in art in your first year as a full time artist?” Apparently this is a […]
Destroying the Destructiveness of The Art Establishment
Some of you may know that I teach a series of eight interactive online courses call The MAKING Art Making MONEY Semester. It includes eight live online trainings on Mondays and on Saturdays for those who work during the week. Since it is my chosen mission to challenge the notion of the starving artist and to help […]
NOT a Get Rich Quick Scheme
The Making Art Making Money blog posts, coaching, consultations, webinars, and seminars are NOT a “get rich quick scheme.” You would THINK that’s its obvious but I need to say it anyway. I don’t believe in get rich programs – only in hard work, adding value, and serving others. As stipulated by law, I cannot […]