May 22, 2013

How to Write an Artist’s Statement That Works

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A well-crafted artist statement helps you define who you are as an artist, explain your motivation and your inspiration.

Defeat the Starving Artist Mindset

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If you completely buy into the starving artist myth, it can easily become your reality.

6 Ways to Find Inspiration

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Artists have been taking inspiration from the perfect balance of nature for millennia. Soak it all in. Enjoy the quiet and peacefulness of relaxing in the natural world

Artists and Collaboration

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What are the standards for collaboration? Who gets the credit for the art? Does quality and artistic vision suffer when combined with conflicting viewpoints?

Great Reasons to Buy Handmade

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We asked the designers, the makers and the customers why they love handmade goods. Here are their reasons, and why we love and support the Handmade Community.

Cool Tools for Artists: Houzz

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Each profile includes photos uploaded by the artist, their own ideabook, and any reviews that may have been posted.

On Purpose Creative Entrepreneurship

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You want to be a self-employed artist or craftsperson, but maybe you don’t know where to start.

Finding a Fashionable Niche

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My fans are women and men who just adore shoes – that’s the best way I can describe it. They love what I’m doing because I represent the shoe in a way that can last forever in their home.

How Artists Can Use a Vision Board

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Creating your own vision board can help you identify and clarify what you want to create for your own business and your art career.