The biggest takeaway from the last year for me was to not put things off thinking that there will be time later. I've often been guilty of saying something is a priority and then putting it off time and time again. The phrase I always come back to though is that if something is truly … Continue reading Plan To Be a Big Deal
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7 Ways to Beat To-Do List Burnout
Some days it seems like I have a never-ending list of things to do. This includes things for my business, myself, housework, the dog (yes, even my dog has a to-do list), it honestly never seems to end. I pride myself on being a "list person." I absolutely LOVE making them and I honestly don't … Continue reading 7 Ways to Beat To-Do List Burnout
My Favorite Things: Artist Gift Guide 2021
It's almost that time of year again and I have a NEW list of awesome products that made the cut for My Favorite Things: Artist Gift Guide for 2021! I’ve provided links to Amazon for both the USA and CANADA sites in the downloadable guide but I would strongly encourage you to buy products from … Continue reading My Favorite Things: Artist Gift Guide 2021
Finding Work-Life Balance
Self-care and work-life balance is something that isn't talked about enough. There's something about summer that for me always signals the idea of slowing down and taking time to evaluate what's working and what's not in my daily routine. If you are over-extending yourself in any area of your life, at some point your body … Continue reading Finding Work-Life Balance
Ways to Improve Your Creativity
Creativity is something that most people assume comes naturally to artists. Many would be surprised to learn however that being an artist and therefore being inherently creative are not always synonymous. While it’s true that having a particular proclivity for the arts does tend to make someone see things different than most, many artists struggle … Continue reading Ways to Improve Your Creativity
How to Deal with Clients Who Ghost
For an artist taking commissions the prospect of a new project is always exciting. If this is a big part of your business it also, in a very practical sense, means more income to sustain your practice. It's not always smooth sailing, however, and there's an aspect to taking a commission that isn't often talked … Continue reading How to Deal with Clients Who Ghost