Links to articles about inspiration, overcoming rejection and accepting yourself as an artist.
The Critique
We secretly crave critiques, though. We know that to improve and grow, we need the opinion and input from someone we respect, an authority with the ability to help us reset our compass and find our true north.
How to Make Your Customers Fall in Love with You
A well-planned strategy to connect with and court your prospective clients can make them fall truly, madly, deeply in love with you and your work.
“You’ll Never Make a Living as an Artist”
“You’ll never make a living as an artist.” Who said that to you? Was it your parents, friends, your ex? Or was it you?
Presentation Skills for Artists
Do you become tongue-tied when speaking about your work in front of an audience? Coach and trainer Jim Hornickel discusses different techniques to improve your speaking style.
How to Grow Your Art Business Through Referrals
How to ask for and receive business referrals; word-of-mouth referrals, written referrals and networking are discussed.
Artists, Sensitivity and Confidence/Interview with Douglas Eby
Douglas Eby is a psychologist who studies giftedness, creativity and their relation to mental health issues.
How to Present Your Art with Impact
This article addresses how to enhance your website content and marketing materials to present your artwork professionally.
How to Fail as an Artist
Tongue-in-cheek article on what not to do to succeed as an artist. and links to articles on how to succeed.
Superb Branding and Strategies
Calligrapher and artist Ken Brown shares his expertise in the field and his story of becoming super successful.
How to Move Through Rejection
Author, teacher, speaker, and artist Cynthia Morris recently spoke about helping artists deal with rejection.
Interview with Ann Rea
Interview with artist advisor Ann Rea, who shares her wisdom and ideas for artists who want to build a successful business.