When you run your own art business, it can be tempting to put your pedal to the metal and take on more artistic projects than you have the bandwidth for. Messages like “hard work pays off” and “step outside your comfort zone” can make you feel like you’re never doing enough. However, too much of […]

So, you’ve decided that you’d like to have a creative career. Congratulations! You’ve already taken one of the most important first steps to becoming a full-time artist. Now, you might be wondering where to go from here. Finding your personal career path in the art world can make you feel lost. A lot of creative […]

So many young artists are told that being a professional artist is an impossible dream by people outside the art world, or even fellow artists! They’re told to set more realistic goals, get a practical job, and use their artistic talent on the side. While being practical can be good, having a successful career as […]

Whether you’re already a professional artist or you’re at the very first step of your creative career, you probably wonder how long you’ll be able to keep it as your full time job. A lot of artists’ passion isn’t in the business world, and they wonder if they’ll be able to pull off owning a […]

Welcome back to the blog! If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to grow your business and become a full-time professional artist, and I’m happy to keep sharing my advice on how to make your art into a dream career. I recently posted about 6 Ways to Share Your Art Online in 2024 — […]

Being a successful artist is all about showing off your beautiful work to the right people, but unfortunately, some of the best artists can face unnecessary struggle by making a few core mistakes. Even if you put a lot of hard work into your designs, the business side of art can hold you back if […]