Like many creatives, you want to become a full-time professional artist one day. Isn’t that the dream? But the path to becoming a professional artist isn’t clear. They don’t teach entrepreneurial skills in art school. There’s a ton of conflicting information on the internet. And it sometimes feels like the blind leading the blind. For […]
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What’s an artist to do when confronted with the complexities of a creative life? Create a new picture. Work through the blocks between where you are now and where you want to be. “But Crista,” you say. “It’s not that easy.” I get it. In his remarkable book The War of Art, Steven Pressfield talks a lot about
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Wondering how to be an artist when nobody seems interested in your art? Keeping the faith during down times can be difficult, but it’s all part and parcel of being a creative. All of us have to pay our dues. There will be times when you sell a lot of work, and lean times when
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If you’re an emerging or mid-career artist you might be asking yourself, ‘How do art galleries work? How can I find art gallery representation?’ While some artists seem to find art gallery representation easily, they are the exceptions, not the rule. The truth is, it’s difficult to gain gallery representation, but you can learn how
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So you’ve been thinking about how to start selling your art, and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. You’re certainly not alone! Whether you want to learn how to sell your art locally, nationwide, or how to make money selling your art online; there are a number of different paths you can take. Learning how to
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Artists are dreamers. Often we operate in two different worlds: the vibrant, colorful, mystical world inside of our heads and…well… the real world. The real world isn’t as fun. Bills demand to be paid. Responsibilities need to be met. And people? Well, people aren’t always as supportive as we’d like them to be. How often
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Have you come to a point on your path where you’re considering turning your passion for making into a career as a professional artist? But this is where many artists ask me, “How do I know if I’m ready to work as a professional artist?” I always believe that the answers lie in the questions.
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Investing time and money into a course for artists is a great way to build your knowledge, expand your skill set, and develop confidence. And artist masterclasses, courses and programs are invaluable to artists at all stages of their careers. But how do you decide which artist course is right for you? You may already
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So you say that you want to learn how to be an artist. You have an innate ability to create and a burning desire to share your work with the world. But how do you get started? How do you get the doors of the art world to open? This may sound counterintuitive, but I
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Is your dream to be a professional artist who sells your art locally? Art exhibitions are a fantastic way to increase your profile and credibility as a professional artist, in your own hometown. And you don’t need to have a gallery to create one! Art exhibitions also offer exciting opportunities to connect with your community,
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