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 how to represent themselves, build a customer base, and actually sell their great artwork.
The clear alternative (the new way) involves taking your art and your future into your own hands.
This is what Cre8tive Compass is ALL about…
The blog is about the how to get our art and our life where we want it to be..a virtual WEBucation to show YOU, the artisan who likes to color outside the lines, how to use your creativity to manifest an income and a life without being salesy, pushy or compromising your ideals. It is about creating art history. It is for very creative people who have incredible ideas, but don’t always know how to turn those ideas into financial sustainable entities. It is about learning to Curate You! (my new book out this winter). And it is about taking your art to the next level…what ever that may be!
It is for those just exploring the idea of making art. It is for those who want to supplement their income. It is for those who want to quit their day job and become a full-time, self-employed artisan. It is for painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, creative writers, actors, directors, dancers, singers, musicians—and some who defy categorization.
Updated 4-6 times each week with the latest news, photos, commentary and information for today’s artists and creatively self-employed. As a 6-figure artist for many years, I understand what it takes and will openly share everything I know along with the best wisdom of other successful artisans..
Your talent is your gift to be shared with the world. In order to keep doing what you love you must be able to purchase art supplies, have the time to create and take workshops. All of these take money…money you can earn with the work of your hands. I will show you how!!!
hello i have sure enjoyed the radio show.these people in this video sure make me exited to learn more.for 15 years i have learned all i can about making art.i love to come up with new ideas.i have never been interested in having juried art fairs or going to galleries in hopes my paintings will sell..i love many of my art works.i have kept most of it good and not so good since 1995.i would love to license my work or have a card co.pick up my work .i want to sell but dont know where to start.thank you for willing to help us creative minds who dont have a clue how to go to market
gina, listen to my interviews with tara reed and brenda pinnick…they tell how to get started in licensing!!!