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Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: Every now and then, a song stops you in your tracks—not because it's flashy or chart-topping, but because it feels like truth. That happened to me with Van Morrison's "Down to Joy." It led me to reflect on something I've felt for a long time: You don't have to be a full-time artist to live fully as one. In this new post, I share what the song stirred in me—and why hybrid careers and side hustles aren't just valid… they're often wiser, richer paths for...
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: Pricing your art shouldn't feel like guesswork, but it often does. You've probably been there: finishing a piece and genuinely not knowing what it's worth, getting conflicting advice when you ask around, or worst of all—dropping your prices when someone hesitates. This week's post tackles one of the biggest challenges visual artists face: how to price your work confidently and consistently. We're covering everything from choosing a pricing system that...
Hello Reader, Greetings and hello again: Last week, Part 1 of "How to Sell Art to the Affluent Market" generated significant reader engagement. The comments and emails made it clear that artists need concrete strategies for reaching collectors with real purchasing power. Part 2 provides the specific tactics and frameworks to make those connections happen. While Part 1 focused on mindset and market positioning, Part 2 gets into the nuts and bolts: the "seek-and-be-found" strategy that puts you...