The Backup Plan
Today I'm pondering something that has creeped into my life. The backup plan. When you are 16 and adults in your life tell you to have...
Graduation
I just finished the revised version of The Mercenary Artist's Manifesto. I forced myself to celebrate. I'm polishing my marketing plan....
THE SEVEN JOBS Of EVERY ARTIST
Hello Artist, If you are like me; you probably feel like you're never getting everything done. You know that to have a thriving artistic...
Everything To Everyone
Hello Artist, Has this happened to you? You go to a branding expert or consultant and they want to define you into a very specific...
So You Fell Off The Wagon (Or How To Recover From Stumbles)
Hey Artists, So I fell off the marketing wagon for a bit. This will probably happen to you. Striking the balance between making work and...
LONGEVITY
Hey Artist, Recently I have been doubling down on my own advice. I have submitted my art to contests. I have been active on social media....
The Right Time To Jump
Hey Artist, So you have a strategy, a plan, and a daily schedule. You've figured out a way to juggle the necessities of life and its...
Stop Constantly Measuring Progress
Hey Artist, If you are on a workout program, do you weigh yourself after every workout, every salad, every hour? Do you adjust your diet...
RIGHT ACTION, WRONG REASON (OR BABY WITH THE BATHWATER)
Hey Artist, Recently I've been thinking about how to balance doing the work to achieve your goals with keeping yourself healthy so that...
Control Freak (Or... Is It Really So Bad To Waste Time?)
Hey Artist, I see you've set aside a block of time. You've locked the doors. You got a sitter. You are ready to get some work done. And....