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Offensive comments about your art + how to handle them
As an artist who shares or sells your artwork, you hear a lot of feedback. Most of the time, the comments you’ll receive are appreciative and uplifting. Sometimes though, the comments are offensive — even if that person means well. In this blog post we’ll talk about a few common offensive comments about your artwork and how to handle them. I also have a video where I cover these same comments. If you’re a video person instead of a reader, feel free to watch it here 🙂 “Anyone could do that.” This comment is offensive because it undermines your skill as an artist. If you have a simplistic style, do…
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My creative process and how to find your own routine
THE CREATIVE PROCESS One of the most special parts of being an artist is your creative process. It’s like the ingredient that makes the meal extra yummy, so the chef keeps it a secret. Your process can be personal, intimate, or something that just feels good to do while making. Maybe you haven’t figured your recipe out yet. That’s okay. A lot of people overcomplicate the beginning of the creative process — “it has to be warm and rainy when I wake up at the crack of dawn, I have to clean my entire studio, and then I can sit down to paint. If I wake up a minute late,…
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Your first year as an artistpreneur
ARTISTPRENEURSHIP TIPS Whether you’re diving straight in as a full time artist or taking it slow as a part-time artistpreneur, there are a few strategies that can help you survive your first year. In this article, I’ll go over what you need to focus on to stick with it, make a profit, and expand your brand awareness. MY FIRST YEAR This month (Nov 2019) marks the first anniversary of my online shop! Hooray!! Before taking this leap, I sold my work at art shows for years and designed work for friends and family — basically I made just enough money to fund my painting hobby. I was content with this…
