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Why Artists Share Their Art
There are so many reasons why it’s important that artists share their work, and not just with collectors and art-world decision-makers.

Keeping an Artist’s Legacy: Atelier Visit with Cecile Lindfors
I recently visited my friend Cecile Lindfors where she revealed what it really means to inherit an artistic legacy.

What It Means to Have a “Calling” as an Artist
If you’re reading this message, you’ve most probably heard the call to be an artist. But who’s calling you?

How Artists Silence the Critics Within
There was something magical about getting lost in the narrow medieval streets of Avignon. What began as a simple search for lunch and a filming location for this video transformed into an unexpected lesson on how artists silence the critics within.

Do What You Love and the Money Will Come
Do what you love and the money will come…Sounds dreamy, right? But something’s missing from this popular advice.

For Artists: I’ve Had Enough
That voice in your head that sometimes whispers (or shouts) that you’re not enough
5 Fun Facts About Me
As an artist, I’m most interested in truth and authenticity. And I don’t believe that truth has to be super-serious or intense. Truth can be fun!
It’s Your Job to Make an Artist
“The job of an artist is to make an artist.” What does that mean?

Jaune Quick-To-See Smith: Art was her drug of choice
I want to share a story with you today about an extraordinary artist who changed my life and the lives of countless others – Jaune Quick-To-See Smith.
When Artists Feel Rejection
Every artist experiences rejection. Even artists who hit The Big Time. Even artists like you. Even artists like me.

4 Words That Changed This Artist’s Life (and Could Change Yours)
I want to share a story with you – one that began with a barefoot teacher, a terrified young artist, and four simple words scribbled in a yearbook.

A New Path to Greater Impact & Income
After a career spent working with thousands of creatives across the world, I’ve discovered that mentoring other artists doesn’t just create income — it transforms both the mentor and mentee in unexpected ways.

What It Means To Work As An Artist
Watch this to learn how the most successful artists navigate the creative journey during difficult times.

Join Me For An Artist Tea In London
Would you be able to join me in London?I’m delighted to invite you to a special Working Artist Tea

Artists and Day Jobs: A necessary evil or liberating opportunity?
The vast majority of artists I work with are looking for ways to sell art online and off. They dream of one day becoming a full-time artist and having their artwork pay their bills. Are you

He was an Art-World Decision Maker
I first met him years ago at the party of a well-known artist. The artist introduced us saying, “Michael is my London dealer.” He looked too young to be an art dealer. His handshake was wilted

The Royal Society of Art
I’m truly honored to share this news: I was recently made a Fellow of Great Britain’s Royal Society of Art! My journey has now come full circle. My mentor Bill Jay, was British and he had

How to Price Art
Are You Pricing Your Art Wrong? Knowing how to price your art can be really intimidating. Trust me I know. It’s one of the things that artists ask me about the most. Do you price your