Even the best business plan and the most seasoned business owners can’t anticipate business disruptions. While all artists and creatives felt the impact of the worldwide shutdowns and pandemic, something more personal, like a family crisis or health issue, can also upend operations. As an…

Want to get in touch with your woo-woo and metaphysical side? Love the beauty of rocks and gems? This non-traditional creativity-themed blog post is talking rocks and gems. While none of this is proven,  why not pop a small citrine in the studio and see…

Art materials can be hazardous to our health. It is important for artists to educate themselves on the hazards of the tools and materials they use in their creative practice. While this post will focus mainly on the toxicity and hazardous content that makes up…

Artists and creatives all go through creative waves. There are times when inspiration is all around. Exhibitions are on the calendar, grant proposals are getting submitted, art is being made. There are also times when it feels like creativity is running dry, you receive more…

Criticism is someone’s opinion or perception. It can come in the form of positive feedback where you leave feeling inspired, or it can be hurtful and be a negative and uninformed opinion. As a creative entrepreneur, you will encounter both positive and negative criticism during…

There are a variety of reasons why artists and creatives may doubt their creative skills. Some doubts sprout from starting a creative career later in life, not having a “real” studio space or strong body of work. Sometimes we’ve taken a break from our work…

If you have recently pushed through a project or commission, achieved a big goal, or just had a large exhibition, you can end feeling great about your achievement but feel creatively burnt out. The best thing for you is some creative rest, literally and figuratively.…

There are two forms of criticism. One type of criticism is received from teachers, friends, artists and press, outer resources. The other is our own criticism; personal inner criticism. Both forms of criticism can help us to push forward and grow our art. But the…

Seeking inspiration can be difficult in a world of ads, social media, and the latest trends switching daily. With Pinterest and Instagram as the new ways to “get inspired,” these sources of inspiration are mere time-suckers. A few minutes of looking at posts and pins…

When you flip through an art career book, you won’t find a section about artist self-care. Self-care is generally not associated with the technical or business skills of being an artist, but managing your health and wellness is essential to your longevity, creativity, and overall…