We’ve reached the end of 2023! Hooray! It’s time to tie up loose ends. At the same time we’re trying to wind down, the social schedule typically gets busier with gatherings and holiday preparations. One way to slow down for a few moments amid the bustle is to block out some personal time, sit down […]
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Planning for 2024
Mid fall – everything’s slowing down in nature. There’s a lot to be said for following the rhythm of the days health-wise. The days are getting shorter and it’s easier to stay in bed a bit longer if you can. Though the year is winding down, there’s still much to be done. Many artists participate […]
Writing Roundup
September with it’s back to school vibe is a great time to review. Here’s a list of posts from the past with information that always comes in handy : Do you need an artist’s statement? Mythbusters – Artists can’t write Timing is Everything – Organize your day The Single Most Easy Way to Improve your […]
Your newsletter is relevant
Email marketing is relevant. There’s this article from Forbes. Self-employed artists are constantly slammed with the next strategy for social media marketing – new platforms, new ways to beat algorithms, new functionality. Social media is important, but the good old fashioned email newsletter is still mighty. Forbes’ article’s is on point no matter who you […]
Update your Artist Statement!
The dreaded artist statement. Nobody likes to write it. Crafting a good artist statement takes time, thought…work – and it’s so easy to just go with the old one or put it off to another day. The thing is though, as humans we are constantly evolving, every single day. Our art is evolving. The way […]
Inspirational Summer Reading for Artists
A short list of books about art and artists to inspire you this summer (and all year long) For the Beach Leonardo DaVinci by William Isaacson The Art of Rivalry, by Sebastian Smee For the Studio Ways of Seeing by John Berger The Art Spirit by Robert Henri For the Night Stand Love that Moves […]
Blog posting for artists
To blog or not to blog? Blogging is still a thing and one worth looking into. Finances Online has published this report with some interesting statistics on the latest blog trends. The good news for artists is that highly visual content is a key driver for audiences. If you create great art, it gives people […]
Annoying word usage – are you guilty of these?
Are you guilty of these common errors? Incorrect use of Me, Myself and I Please learn to use these correctly. Nothing grates on my ears like: “If you have any questions, ask Betsy or myself.” Nobody can ask, give or do anything to yourself but you. If Betsy weren’t there would you say “If you […]