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  • Carolyn Whittico - 8 mistakes you might be making as an artist

    8 Mistakes you might be making as an artist

    Everyone makes mistakes. But not everyone corrects themselves. Being a working artist comes with challenges, and you’ll have a few of your own to overcome. It’s all good as long as you bounce back! Be sure to set yourself straight after realizing you may be doing one of these 8 things: 1. Not embracing artistpreneurship In other words, if you’re learning how to sell art then you need to learn the art of sales. An artist who makes money from their art is a business owner! Embrace the world of sales, systems, legal setup, website tech, and the business of setting up shop. Ignoring these things can easily be your…

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  • Sell Art Commissions (the right way) with these strategies. Never feel stressed out by a custom artwork client again :)

    SELL ART COMMISSIONS (THE RIGHT WAY)

    The other day I was reading a blog post I wrote when I was just beginning to sell custom art commissions in my business. It was a venting article — one that got quite a bit of attention from artists who could relate with my inner turmoil about the stress of custom artwork. However, while reading it back to myself, I realized that I could no longer relate to it. Now, I know better. Now, I know how to reduce the stress by using systems, taking only jobs I like and following a set process. Read this article and you can know better too 🙂 ONLY CREATE CUSTOM WORK IF…

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  • The first steps to take after deciding to become an artist

    First 4 steps to take to become an artist

    THE BEGINNING How do you become an artist when you’re just starting out? After making the choice to finally pursue your creative passions, you have to start taking action. Great. But which thing should you do first? In this article I’ll walk you through what’s most important in the beginning of your artistpreneur journey.  1: MAKE YOUR INTENTION KNOWN Making your plans known seems so small but it’s really a big step. Deciding in your heart that you want to become an artist is one thing, but stating it out loud to your parents at dinner is a whole other beast to tackle.  If you’re not willing to proclaim your…

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Carolyn Tantanella

Carolyn Tantanella is a Michigan artist who paints the mystical, metaphysical, and fantastical. She specializes in illustration and tapestry making. Carolyn founded A Cup of Cloudy to help you soften the backdrops of your life.

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