Doing art professionally can be challenging… It can be difficult to know where to start or how to scale. If you’re an artist, you already know how important it is to keep learning. Curiosity is the artist’s calling card, and devotion to craft is what separates the professionals from the dilettantes. But don’t stop at […]
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Every day (or so it seems!) an artist I’ve never met in my life asks me to look at their work online and give them feedback. Usually I try to explain as kindly as I can that asking strangers to judge your work is not meaningful, for all kinds of reasons. The fact is everyone
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I just wrapped up an incredible coaching call with Jason Sikes about Websites and Branding For Working Artists. We talked about the importance of having a solid website as an artist, and how it can make all the difference in building your career.
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Are you a professional artist? And how does one even define “professional” artist? Here’s the thing about building a career as an artist – people will only take you as seriously as you do. It doesn’t matter if you’re working a day job or have only sold a couple of paintings online – if you
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People often roll their eyes when I tell them I help artists to get organized. “It must be like herding kittens,” they sniff. Apparently, we have a bad reputation. But time management for artists is a complicated topic. I understand why. We have a lot going on. We juggle lots of different hats. Many of
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Wondering how to sell your art locally? With so much emphasis on selling online, it’s no wonder many of you have overlooked the advantages of selling your art locally. But selling your art locally can be really fun. And profitable. Fun and profit are my two favorite things! Whether you exhibit in a local gallery,
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I was in London, on my way back to the hotel after dinner. At the train station, I asked the man next to me which train to take. We were headed in the same direction, so I followed him. On the train, we began to chat. I asked about his evening and he told me
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Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with María Añez, a brilliant mind in the realm of art marketing from ArtPlacer. Together, we delved deep into the business side of the art world, discussing topics that are often overlooked but are absolutely crucial for any artist’s growth and success. In this conversation we
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I was recently talking with a group of artists about finding success. Someone asked me this question: Crista, how can I make more money working as an artist? In this video, I share my answer with you. Watch the video now to learn the two secret words that will lead you to art-world riches.
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Read the first part of this blog here: Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn for Artists: 5 Reasons Artists Must Be on LinkedIn Essential Strategies You Can Do in a Week 1. Decide if LinkedIn is Right for You You work cannot and should not appeal to “everybody” or “rich people.” This is why I always
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