Free Resouces
Is This The Muse Calling?
Ever felt the pull to create, only to push it down or hide it away? Is this the muse calling?
Expert Insights on Artist Branding
I recently had the pleasure of inviting art branding expert Michael Pilla to speak with Working Artists about how visual artists can develop and leverage their personal brand.
Should You Consider Joining A Co-op Art Gallery?
An artist’s life is a balancing act. Managing finances for the art studio, honing one’s artistic skills, finding the right platform to showcase works of art, thinking of social promotion, and investing time within your local art community are challenging for every artist. Participation in art fairs is
How to Work with an Art Coach Professional Mentorship for Artists
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
How to Get Meaningful Feedback on Your Art
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
Websites and Branding For Working Artists
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.
How to Know if You’re a Professional Artist or an Amateur
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
Time Management for Artists: Tips for Visual Creators – The Working Artist
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
How To Sell Your Art Locally
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
What Is An Artist Coach?
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
A Deep Dive into Artpreneurship and Financial Literacy
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
How Artists Make More Money: In 2 Words
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
LinkedIn: My 7 Best Tips for Optimizing Your Page
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
Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn for Artists: 5 Reasons Artists Must Be on LinkedIn
Are you an artist looking to enhance your online presence, build your audience, and connect with potential clients or collaborators? Name an artist who isn’t – right? But you and I both know that navigating the
When Artists Feel Rejection
Every artist experiences rejection. Even artists who hit Big Time. Even artists like you. Even artists like me. That’s why I understand when artists say they’re suffering. Rejection never feels good. It happened to me recently.
The 7 Top Tips for Art Gallery Representation
Click on the image to watch the video or read the information below! Do you want to show your art in a gallery but can’t seem to get in the door? The art world can be
How Artists Can Build an Audience
PS: Do you want to go deeper? Here’s a free workshop I led for a private group of artists. Click here to watch it now. Would you like to SHOW + SELL MORE ART?
What Am I Doing?
What am I doing? I’m working. What am I working on? So glad you asked. I’m really excited because I’m working on a new project for artists. It’s really unique and it’s really exciting.