August/September 2017 (digital)
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IN THIS ISSUE
• Be a Lifelong Learner
• Custom Artists Earn Big
• Back to School Your Way
• Step up Your SEO
• And More!
ON THE COVER
The Universe Tribe: Four Seasons: Woman Strong Fall, 2017, by Lisa McLymont. Graphite, watercolor pencil, house paint, acrylic and neocolor pastel on birch panel, 16″ x 14″. Copyright © Lisa McLymont. Used by permission of the artist.
features
14 Making the Transition From Amateur to Pro
By Gigi Rosenberg
24 Alternative Art Schools Rising
By Jenny A. Babcock
34 Coping With Math Anxiety
By Elaine Grogan Luttrull
40 Make a Living as a Custom Artist
By Daniel Grant
46 Step-By-Step SEO for Artists
By Jennifer Virškus
56 True Artists Don’t Retire
By John Roman
62 How to “Own” Your Interview With a Journalist
By Judith Teitelman
68 An Artist’s Education Never Stops
By Amy Haddad
departments
4 Editor’s Letter
By Gigi Rosenberg
5 Headlines & Details
By Gigi Rosenberg
12 Artist Spotlight: Fran Beallor
By Adrian Alexander
74 Calls to Artists
columns
5 Your Business Mentor: Find Comfort in Uncomfortable
By Jannett Roberts
23 Coaching the Artist: Overcome Your Reluctance to Teach
By Eric Maisel
33 The Artist’s Advocate: Lawyer’s Secret Negotiation Books
By Katie Lane
61 Planning Your Art Business: When to Seek Financial Advice
By Robert Reed
80 Artrepreneur Coach: Learn to Become Your Best Advocate
By Renée Phillips