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What are the biggest money mindset blocks holding you back as an artist? And how to break through them so your art and income can thrive. As an artist, the biggest obstacle to making money isn’t lack of talent, it’s what you believe about money. Mindset is the invisible force. It shapes how you price…
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How am I feeling?Caught between branches of thought, tangled at the roots of too many choices. Decision paralysis has me in a chokehold. Every choice stretches like a path through dense trees; none are clear, none wrong, yet none fully right. I inhale. I exhale. I put on some music, something soft, something that doesn’t…
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Breaking free from old beliefs and building a thriving creative life. For years, I carried the belief that being an artist meant struggling. That making money doing what I love was somehow “selling out.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt torn between passion and financial survival. I’ve learned that the “starving artist”…
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I feel discouraged. Today I received one of those letters—the kind that begins with polite gratitude and ends in quiet rejection. Thank you for submitting your art pieces for consideration… We regret to inform you… The words are softened, wrapped in courtesy, but still—there it is. A no. Another door that didn’t open.They say the…
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Every artist has a unique creative fingerprint/mark-making that sets them apart in a world of talent. But too often, we focus on what we lack rather than recognizing the strengths we already have. Take time to think about your artistic strengths. This can help you gain confidence. You can also appreciate your progress. Moreover, it…
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When finances are uncertain, it’s easy to measure your worth by the numbers in your bank account. But money is only one form of currency. As a creative, you have something just as, if not more valuable: your talent. Your ability to create, express, and bring ideas to life is an asset that no financial…
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As I grew up, I was led to believe that happiness was something to seek externally. It was considered something to be found in accomplishments, relationships, or fleeting moments of success. It took years to unlearn that lesson. Like many, I searched for joy in external validation, only to discover that it never lasted. The…
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Stepping back into the dating scene after a four-year hiatus feels like standing before a blank canvas. I’m uncertain yet hopeful about what will unfold. My past relationships ended for many reasons beyond my control, some of my own doing. I wasn’t a saint; I played my part. But now, as I start over, I’m…
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Lilith, a figure from ancient mythology, is often portrayed as a symbol of feminine independence, resilience, and strength. In this abstract acrylic painting, enhanced with diamond dust, the artist captures the essence of Lilith. She glides through the universe, embodying the limitless potential of the cosmos and the feminine spirit. The swirling colors and shimmering…
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The art industry is a competitive and challenging field to navigate. As an artist, creating and sharing your work with the world is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. Nonetheless, it can be disheartening and frustrating with no financial return. Hence, we will explore the struggles of making art without profit. We will also discuss how…
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