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Accept that there comes a time to let a work go and move on, even if it is not perfect. Take what you have learned from the experience and apply it to the next one. ~Elena Parashko

A good indication that a work is complete is when you have achieved what you set out to do and the artwork still carries a sense of spontaneity and freshness. ~Elena Parashko

If your mind is distracted by obligations you are neglecting, persisting under these circumstances can be a waste of time. Mistakes will be made, and the quality of your work will suffer. Instead, deal with your commitments so you are able to fully focus. ~Elena Parashko

If your artwork is not progressing the way you want, you may need to distance yourself from it for a period of time. When you are very close to something it can be hard to see the obvious. ~Elena Parashko

If a gallery does not have its submissions policy on its website, you can call and ask. To the best of your ability, adhere to the policy, submit your portfolio and follow up with a call to see if it arrived. ~Jodi Walsh

An artist must have enough business sense to find out the gallery’s submissions policy before approaching a gallery, or the gallery will not be interested in working with the artist. ~Jodi Walsh

If you want to be a success, your artwork needs to connect with people. ~Jack White

Monetary gain should be secondary to being passionate about what you are doing. ~Renée Phillips

If there is a cause you are particularly close to, you can also consider initiating your own charitable program. ~Renée Phillips

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