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You Are the Brand, Artist — and That’s Not a Bad Thing

If the word "marketing" makes you cringe, you're not alone. Most artists didn't pick up a brush, a camera, or a chisel to become a…

The Journey of an Artist No one said it would be easy. My mentor, Bill Jay, used to say that being an artist means “expressing actually…

Most artists spend years — sometimes decades — building a body of work. Then they leave almost no record of it. Here is what the…

There’s a moment in many art careers that doesn’t get talked about enough. Not when you begin. Not when you succeed. But when you decide…

Have you noticed how casually people talk about selling art online? Post it! Share it! Link it! And somehow… success just appears and money rolls…

I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a fulfilling life for a working artist, and I came up with three pillars. Tell me if…

Over the years, I have coached literally thousands of artists around the world. Jane Gray was my first! She joined my very first live cohort…

Artists all over the world rely on art fairs and festivals to promote their brand and sell their work. Many artists depend on these events…

Do you ever wonder where the magic went? That spark you used to feel when you created. The magic is still there. Let me show you where to find it.

Do you ever wonder where the magic went? That spark you used to feel when you created. The magic is still there. Let me show you where to find it.