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Advice from a lifetime of making and selling art. How to cope with the demands of selling art for a living
Give a child a pencil and they rarely worry about talent. They draw because they want to make something. Adults complicate things. Somewhere along the way, the simple act of creating turns into a question of permission: can I really call myself an artist? Hmm, tricky question So, Is Everyone …
A tiny art studio space doesn’t need to be purpose-built or take over an entire room. Most of us have to work with the space we’ve got. A small corner of a room can be enough. The main thing is having somewhere comfortable to work, decent light and a sensible …
A cozy hobby room can be as simple as a table beside a window, a spare bedroom you’ve gradually taken over, or a garden shed where you can leave your paints out and close the door when you’ve finished. The best Art Room Ideas tend to be practical rather than …
Creating an Artist Home Studio can mean anything from taking over a spare bedroom to squeezing a desk into the corner of your dining room. If you have the space, you might convert an entire room. If you don’t, you can work with what you’ve got. That’s the idea behind …
Here are some cozy art studio ideas that may resonate with you. Images of different artists, working in different mediums, in different studio settings, all through that same autumnal light. Just people like you and me, getting on with their artwork while the year turns towards autumn, the days get …
Imagine a Home Studio Setup where everything you need is right there waiting for you. No packing your art supplies away. No digging through cupboards. Just walk in, sit down, and carry on where you left off. That’s the dream, isn’t it? A spare room can become your own little …
Every watercolor artist needs a home art room that actually works for them. It doesn’t have to be big and fancy, it just has to fit your situation. That’s why I put together these art studio ideas. Acrylic artists paint in all kinds of situations, so I wanted to cover …
Every watercolor artist deserves a home art studio that actually works for them. It doesn’t have to be big. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to fit your life. That’s why I put together these art studio ideas. Watercolor artists paint in all kinds of situations, so …
Art block, creative block, or artist’s block, call it what you will, they all add up to the same thing. It’s a crippling lack of inspiration and most artists experience this problem from time to time. Art block describes a period of time when an artist has no ideas for …
Creating a Home Art Studio in a spare room can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure where to start. It’s easy to waste space, buy the wrong furniture, or end up with a room that looks good but doesn’t work. This guide will give you 10 practical ideas to help …
Most online studio tours show you an empty room. Styled, tidy, nobody home. These are different. These are art studios at home. They are lived-in. They’re spare bedrooms, box rooms, dining room corners, and converted utility rooms. One is a basement. One is a conservatory. One is a shed at the …
Way back in the 80s, I had the bright idea of selling my original art full time. I thought, I’ll make a living doing what I’m good at and enjoy life more. And in a way, I did. I scraped by, earned just enough to call it a living, and …
Every artist dreams of having a space of their own. A room where you can leave your work out, make a mess, and shut the door behind you. The problem is, most of us don’t have a spare room or a big budget. That’s fine. You don’t need either. These …
You sit down to draw, and nothing happens. The ideas aren’t flowing, your motivation is gone, and every line feels forced. Sound familiar? Art block is frustrating. Feeling insecure about your work is exhausting. And staying motivated when you’re not seeing progress? That’s tough. The good news? You’re not alone. …
Selling art for a living sounds like the ultimate dream, doesn’t it? Turning your passion into a full-time job, being your own boss, and getting paid to create, what could be better? It’s the kind of life most artists fantasize about. But is it really as fulfilling as it seems? …
As a wildlife artist who has spent over two decades selling my artwork from a market stall, I’ve heard just about every comment under the sun. People’s remarks range from amusing to downright insane, but for the most part, they are repeat comments, and part of the job is to …
How do artists get their ideas? I’m asked this all the time. In this article, I will outline the process for coming up with new ideas that work.. So, if you want to know how artists get their ideas, keep reading. Artists get their ideas by observing and borrowing from …
As a professional artist myself, I’m well aware of the many myths and misconceptions that surround art and artists. In this article, I’ll be examining and dispelling 22 commonly held myths about artists that simply don’t match reality This is a long post. Skip to any section in the table …
Being a working artist is nothing like what people imagine. It’s far from romantic, it’s a constant struggle between the need to express yourself with the cold realities of having to make a living. In this post, I will reveal the truth about what it’s like to be an artist. …
What’s it like to draw in public? A question many artists ask themselves and if you’ve never done it before you really don’t know what to expect. So how does the public react? In this blog post, I will share my experiences of drawing in public for over 20 years. …