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Many artists often deny themselves the title of 'artist' and admire art from afar, effectively hiding from their creative potential. This behavior, explored by Crista Cloutier on November 12, 2024, often stems from self-doubt or fear, preventing them from fully embracing their artistic identity and pursuing their passion professionally.

Expert insights on artist branding were recently shared by Michael Pilla, an art branding expert, during a discussion with Working Artists. This session, led by Crista Cloutier on October 1, 2024, focused on how visual artists can effectively brand themselves to enhance their professional presence and market their work.

Considering joining a co-op art gallery can be a strategic move for artists, offering benefits like shared costs and community, but it also involves commitments. Crista Cloutier, on September 28, 2024, discusses how this decision fits into an artist's balancing act of managing finances, honing skills, and finding the right opportunities.

Working with an art coach provides professional mentorship for artists, offering guidance on navigating the challenges of doing art professionally, from knowing where to start to scaling your practice. Crista Cloutier, on September 24, 2024, highlights that this mentorship can be crucial when facing difficulties in knowing how to progress.

To get meaningful feedback on your art, it's essential to seek out constructive criticism rather than just validation, a common challenge for artists. Crista Cloutier, on September 11, 2024, notes that many artists frequently ask for opinions, underscoring the need for effective strategies to obtain truly valuable insights into their work.

Websites and branding are crucial for working artists to establish their online presence and professional identity. Crista Cloutier, on August 28, 2024, recently discussed these vital topics in a coaching call with Jason Sikes, covering strategies for artists to effectively utilize their websites and branding to advance their careers.

Visual artists are empowered through various strategies that enable them to take control of their careers and creative paths. Crista Cloutier, on August 20, 2024, explored what it truly means to empower oneself as an artist during a recent discussion with Mark Baratto, delving into practical ways artists can achieve this.

Day jobs for artists can be viewed as either a necessary evil for financial stability or a liberating opportunity to fund their artistic pursuits. Crista Cloutier, on August 14, 2024, explores this dilemma, noting that many artists she works with are actively seeking ways to sell art online and off, often while balancing other employment.

Michael was an influential art-world decision maker, first introduced to Crista Cloutier years ago at a well-known artist's party. This individual, whose impact on the art world is significant, was presented as 'Michael' by the artist, indicating his prominent role and influence within the industry, as recounted by Crista Cloutier on August 8, 2024.