One of the essential traits of professionals in any field and one of the critical factors that determine the life time and growth of any field of endeavor is the willingness of the masters to be stewards of the fields continuity. Art is no less important than other left brained skill sets, in fact I … [Read more...]
Five Artists share lessons learned
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Learning from past actions is important for us all...it is how we grow and in the case of creatives, sharpen our creativity. As I mentioned yesterday the more we keep judgment out and let learning in the more creative we become and more willing we are to let go of fear. When we let go of fear we … [Read more...]
Five Artists share what didn’t work & why
Recent research has found that many have problems with goals both setting and achieving. A key part in this issue is the relative inflexibility with which we view goals, they are seen as something set in solid footings for a future we have no control over. Another key issue with goals is the implied … [Read more...]
Five Artists share what worked & why
When evaluating goals, intentions or actions one of the most important things you can do to help maintain forward momentum is to bask in your successes. That doesn't mean boastfully proclaiming how great you are to anyone willing to listen, instead it means to take the success in, let them form … [Read more...]
Five Artists share their 2009 Goals
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One of the biggest barriers to planning is our fear of failure which in turn stems from a tendency to think we are the only ones in the world subject to “failure”. Because so much of us is exposed and vulnerable when we create, we miss the fact that many, if not all of us, at one point or … [Read more...]
Jan talks about lessons learned
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What are the most important lessons you have learned about being an artist and selling your work? Selling your work takes a lot of time! It’s an entirely new area for most artists. You need to get educated about sales, marketing and the business end of art, that’s as important as taking … [Read more...]
Breaking new Ground & community building
What non-traditional methods do you use to market and sell your art? For marketing e-cards have been very helpful for me. I have a number of collectors who enjoy sending e-cards from my website to friends and family. They select a painting and then can create a card with a personal message and … [Read more...]
Jan Blencowe talks about business and marketing
Tell us about your marketing journey. How did you start? I began a blog for my daily paintings in 2005, inspired by the creator of the painting a day movement Duane Keiser. After being featured in an article in Domino Magazine with Keiser and several other “daily painters” sales took off and … [Read more...]
Jan Blencowe on Roots and Influences
How did you get started? The large box of Crayolas with the sharpener in the back and my farm set were my two favorite childhood possessions. Drawing, painting and creating all kinds of things has always been an important means of expression for me. I took every art class available and in high … [Read more...]