When you perform—whether it’s giving a speech, an artist talk or telling a story on a stage—you will eventually get thrown off. Somebody will look bored or somebody else will walk out or any number of...
If you use a service like MailChimp or Campaign Monitor, you probably know that you can look to see who has "unsubscribed" from your list. If you didn't know this, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you...
I’ve always been struck by the story of Penelope in Greek mythology. The story, as I know it, is that Penelope married Odysseus, but that he was always off at war, and while he was away, many tried to...
I have rules about social media: no Facebook before 12 noon, no Twitter after 8 pm. Because if I start my day with Facebook, I’ll miss the benefit of my most creative working hours and if I check...
Painter Debra Benditz hadn't painted for five months. "The more time went by the harder it was and the more disheartened and the worse I felt," she said about her dry spell. Not knowing what else...
Professional conferences are expensive and time-consuming. So, why would an artist attend one if they cost hundreds and take you away from the studio? Because if you’re savvy and know how to prepare,...
Does your current artist statement reflect the artist you’re becoming this year? Write a statement for that artist — not the one you already are. A new year is a great time to re-invigorate your...
I experimented this week with using a timer to build more boundaries around my creative work. And the timer, once again, really helped. Here are three examples that might give you ideas for productive...
One of my artist friends compares Facebook to a cocktail party. You flit from conversation to conversation. You tell one friend you like her new haircut, then you announce good news to the cheers of...
