There are many, many secrets to becoming more profitable as an artist but a big (and often overlooked one) is your productivity. How much do you actually get done in a day? Or is your time mostly spent spinning your wheels and not really getting focused. And please don’t get the idea that I know... Read more »

A powerful distinction I heard Steve Chandler say recently is that of “Coming From” versus “Getting To.” It is amazingly powerful. Let me explain. A way to think about this is to compare resolutions versus goals or intentions. With resolutions you are “resolving” to “come from” rather than “get to” as you do with goals,... Read more »

I wanted to discuss a bit about creating a masterpiece but a masterpiece of a different kind. I’m referring to your creativity. I have been thinking quite a lot about what legendary college basketball’s coach John Wooden was often fond of saying: Make every day your masterpiece Of course, there is the play on the... Read more »

Take the time to inventory your current skill set at least every 6 months. Then make a plan to upgrade and/or learn new skills. Here’s a few suggestions to help. What skill set do you currently have as an artist? Are your skills up-to-date with other top performers in your niche? Is your craft refined?... Read more »

Artist business systems is something I have been thinking about in detail for a while now. I am actually creating a CD training product on it (will all be visual screencasts of different business systems YOU can easily implement) for the soon-to-be-launched Art Marketing Association. (Until then, check out our Facebook page at: Art Marketing... Read more »

I have always been a fan of Elizabeth Murray's paintings. Maybe it is just the fun, the outrageous forms and colors, the silliness, the fine art - everything sort of coming together in one piece. ... Read more »

If your new to oil painting (or even if your an experienced oil painter) you need to be aware of the proven, harmful, health effects that working with solvents can produce. Keep in mind, when working with solvents, is that they have a more more insidious cumulative effect than they have short-term – although you... Read more »