As artists, we have a very natural tendency to emulate our teachers and our artistic heroes. In fact, this type of imitation is part of our artistic development as we gain new skills and try lots of different styles. But in order to create a lasting career, we each need to forge our own path, developing a unique style that is deeply meaningful to us. That doesn’t mean that all of our paintings will look the same, but it means that we will have tapped into our unique “why” behind what art means to us and what that authenticity shines forth in our work, marking it as uniquely ours.

During the holiday season, we often hear, “jJoy to the world.” I think that we artists are driven by a desire to bring joy to the world with our art. Ask a few artist friends—and ask yourself—what your highest aims for your art are, and I’m willing to bet that each artist mentions adding joy and positivity to the world. It’s a noble and worthy goal! What might be surprising to you is that you can more effectively achieve this goal by doing something that may seem unrelated: bonding with your fellow artists.

During the holiday season, we often hear, “jJoy to the world.” I think that we artists are driven by a desire to bring joy to the world with our art. Ask a few artist friends—and ask yourself—what your highest aims for your art are, and I’m willing to bet that each artist mentions adding joy and positivity to the world. It’s a noble and worthy goal! What might be surprising to you is that you can more effectively achieve this goal by doing something that may seem unrelated: bonding with your fellow artists.

Most of the artists I know have big dreams for their art. Are you one of the many whose New Year's Resolution every year has something to do with transforming your art, or your art business? If so, make 2024 the year you make it happen by sitting down now for some quiet introspection, reflection, and conceptualization.

Sharing Your Creative Expertise

When considering sharing your expertise, keep in mind that the things that are no big deal to you are a real stumbling block for someone else out there. Do you have a great method for photographing your artwork? Share it! From how you organize your studio, clean your brushes, and create your art, you have more knowledge to share than you realize. I

Sharing Your Creative Expertise

When considering sharing your expertise, keep in mind that the things that are no big deal to you are a real stumbling block for someone else out there. Do you have a great method for photographing your artwork? Share it! From how you organize your studio, clean your brushes, and create your art, you have more knowledge to share than you realize. I

Sharing Your Creative Expertise

When considering sharing your expertise, keep in mind that the things that are no big deal to you are a real stumbling block for someone else out there. Do you have a great method for photographing your artwork? Share it! From how you organize your studio, clean your brushes, and create your art, you have more knowledge to share than you realize. I

Sharing Your Creative Expertise

When considering sharing your expertise, keep in mind that the things that are no big deal to you are a real stumbling block for someone else out there. Do you have a great method for photographing your artwork? Share it! From how you organize your studio, clean your brushes, and create your art, you have more knowledge to share than you realize. I

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Displaying your work in public places is a powerful step in your art career. I advise the artists that I coach to create a plan of publicly exhibiting their work. Here are some ideas for traditional places to exhibit your work, and some that you may not have thought of.

You are curating a mood with each room that you decorate, whether in your home or in an office. Perhaps each room has its own unique mood, or maybe you have an overarching mood that is expressed in every room, such as a calming home environment or a high-energy office environment.