Steve Jobs said: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” I … [Read more...]
MMM #13…Your Brand Identity
So you think you want a logo ?Most people who come to me to create a logo really want to create a brand. I have done brand identity form many years as a graphic designer. Now, more often, people are … [Read more...]
MMM #13 ROI…Return on Imagination
ROI is short for Return on Imagination. As artists and creative business owners this is, or should be, what's it is ALL about? I will borrow from the Hokey Pokey song... You put your right art … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Friday…Margot Potter
This week's dream doer and yesterday's FAMM Live radio guest is Margot Potter a.k.a. The Impatient Crafter™. She is a designer, author, mixed media artist, trash to treasure trover, freelance writer, … [Read more...]
Oil skies and Aquarelle (watercolor) Rivers
As an artist, I think like this: "from time to time there are colors and shapes dazzling my eyes, tickling my hands they invent me a new world with oil skies and aquarelle (watercolor) rivers" The … [Read more...]
Real Artists Ship!
Steve Jobs said, “Real Artists Ship!” Do you buy that? Well Steve, I understand what you are saying, but I am not sure that I have that vision. Is it art if no one buys it? Where would that leave … [Read more...]
What will the WORLD miss if YOU don't pursue your potential?
Some great art? Your Great masterpiece? or something much more important? Bottom Line...The World Needs Your Gifts! Your creativity and your perception can change the world. The art that you bring … [Read more...]
MMM #12 It's all work until somebody buys it, then it's art
"It's all work until somebody buys it, then it's art." -the Jeremy irons/Alfred Stieglitz character told the Joan Allen/Georgia O'Keeffe character in the O'Keeffe biopic, Could this be true? Not so … [Read more...]
Finding Your Purpose
Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision. -Bob Proctor The painting and the quote … [Read more...]
Leave a Legacy that Matters
"In a survey of 90-year-olds, when asked what they would have done differently, they responded, 'Risk more, reflect more and leave a legacy that matters.'" -Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine … [Read more...]
Leaving behind a truthful footprint!
Every artist wants to find that deep, deep connection within themselves and with their spirit. I have attempted throughout my lifetime to emulate other artists I admired. Now I am finally comfortable … [Read more...]
A Post a Day for 3 Months…New Classes
Okay...I agreed to do this. Why? Peer pressure...shame...insanity Well, today on FaceBook Regina Garay, of Fauxology, said she has done this for the past 3 months and she intended to do it again. So … [Read more...]
Monday Marketing Minute #11…1000 Buts in the Room
But I can't... But it's too hard... But I don't have an art degree... But I don't know how to sell... But people never comment on my blog... But I never sold a thing on Etsy... ADD YOU PERSONAL BUT … [Read more...]
The best advice for artists I ever heard!!!
Dream Doer Extraordinaire... Sadie draws Sadie says..."Everyone is all connected...so when we're connected, it means we ALL believe in each other! I believe that you can do whatever you want, whenever … [Read more...]
Monday Marketing Minute #10 Ethical Behavior
The following quote came across my desk today. It really made me pause and think about the state of business today. Do you have a code of ethics for your professional art business? "Ethical behavior … [Read more...]
Gilded Ceiling with Modello Decorative Masking Patter
Susan Bickford provides some process and finish shots of a ceiling stencil project. She writes: This gilded tree on the ceiling idea goes back several years for me and actually predates Modello … [Read more...]
Monday Marketing Minute #9…Why DO Artists Fail at Making a Living?
from Art & Money Why do so many artists fail in their quest to earn a living through their art? Most artists fail NOT because they lack talent but because they have not been properly trained in … [Read more...]
Every Artist has a Story
How I Became a Decorative Artist by Barbara Rocha (Editor's Note: This article is from Barbara's blog Paint A Lifestyle. Barbara owns a Decorative painting company based in Ontario, Canada. It is a … [Read more...]
Monday Marketing Minute #8…How Do You Feel About Selling Your Art?
A recent plea for help...I NEED HELP!! Despite all my efforts at selling my art, I am not selling except for small 2- and 3-figure pieces occasionally. What am I doing wrong? Let me ask you a few … [Read more...]
PDRA/The Faux Finisher Magazine on Artistically Speaking Talk Show
Dan Simon and Diane Capuano will join Lyna and me on the AS Talk Show 8/8/2010 to talk about the magazine, the future of the painting and decorative industry and much more. Please join us. Dan Simon … [Read more...]
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