Mentoring relationships and skill-based apprenticeships in the arts are not a thing of the past. If you are an emerging artist or perhaps re-emerging (returning to the art you have set aside for a while), consider finding yourself a mentor to help you through your…

Are interested in having a mentor in your life or business? Learn how to find the right mentor while preparing yourself so you get the most out of the relationship. More importantly, before you set out on this journey there are a few things to…

With a 15+ year background in retail and running my own art business, I understand the ramifications of poor service and how damaging they can be when someone is dissatisfied. Over the years, I’ve learned that you need to do everything in your power to…

With a 15+ year background in retail and running my own art business, I understand the ramifications of poor service and how damaging it can be when someone is dissatisfied. Over the years, I’ve learned that you need to do everything in your power to…

Giving critique and feedback is a skill you will need as an artist. While most times you may be seeking feedback from others about your art, you will also need to play the role of the critic to fellow artists along the way. This blog…

Being comfortable with networking takes time especially if this is something you typically avoid. It comes easier with practice! Here are some low-risk ways to start breaking out of your introvert shell and begin to network. Coffee Dates: Grab a cup of coffee, get to…

We’re talking commissions! This blog post helps prepare you to navigate commissions including laying out expectations and having good communication to encourage the best outcome. Before You Accept a Commission Have clear expectations for what you will or won’t do. If you are a landscape…

Working with others is a necessity of being an artist. Creative partnerships and artistic collaborations happen creatively all the time. Business relationships with galleries and organizations also build over the span of your career. But another business-based relationship that can develop in your career is…

Artists love to create work. But sometimes we catch ourselves in a project that suddenly was not what we thought it was! This posting is about that project that suddenly goes bad. While sometimes this is unavoidable, here are some of my insights and tips…