This Week’s Surf Report

102 Proven Social Media Headline Formulas killer headlines that will help you get more clicks art speak The Creative Tourist Want People to Listen? Get a Life. 20 Business Cards with style Inspiration to stand out and be memorable. ARTWEEN A social network who invites all actors of the art … [Read more...]

This Week in Surfin’

This is the first of a weekly post of articles, info, tips etc. I find as I surf the waves of the web. The first below is from a recent TED talk about success, well worth the 16mn. watch. Ignoring Social Media Makes You Mute, Not Invisible The Important role Social Media is taking in the of … [Read more...]

Featured Artist: Jane Campbell

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Jane Campbel is a Folk Artist  living in Northern California right in the heart of Gold Country. Her  home is just miles from where apples are grown, wine is made & gold was first discovered. She was born in South Carolina & spent her early childhood there before moving to Japan , Arizona … [Read more...]

Kristen Stein Shares Advice and Lessons

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 What are the most important lessons you have learned about being an artist and selling your work? I have learned that creating and selling your own artwork as an independent, self-representing artist is truly a 24/7 job.  I am constantly working…..whether it be creating new works, chatting … [Read more...]

Kristen Stein on Marketing

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Tell us about your marketing  journey How did you start? In addition to selling online, I also sell directly from my studio and at various local art/craft shows. I also have several pieces in local galleries, shops and restaurants. A few designs are sold at Art.com and AllPosters.com as well. Do … [Read more...]

Hurry !!!Last Chance to WIN Visual Journaling Workshop

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The Final Round to win Today starts the next round to win the remaining tickets to Lisa Sonora Beam's Summer workshops. See the rules below and enter today's contest. Next week's contest will be for her Art of Strategy workshop....so keep an eye out here. The contest This will be the final … [Read more...]

Win workshop that cures split brain!

Last week I posted information about Lisa Sonora Beam's retreat and a few weeks ago I reviewed her book The Creative Entrepreneur. Lisa is also offering two summer on-line workshops (summer camps): PowerFULL Magical Visual Journals: a creative process that can change your life (seriously!) Most … [Read more...]

A Mixed-Media Creativity Retreat

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Earlier this year I wrote a review of Lisa Sonora Beam's excellent book "The Creative Entrepreneur". Lisa has just announced two online programs and a very cool January workshop. The Retreat Write. Paint. Passion. Purpose. A Mixed-Media Creativity Retreat to Jumpstart or Restart your … [Read more...]

Worried about losing your creative mojo?

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Are you afraid to commit to really incorporate business skills and tools because you might lose your creative mojo? Do you have trouble adding up 2+2 to get 4?  Have you shied away from thinking about business because it hurts your brain? Do you think in images and can never quite get things going … [Read more...]