Share you most recent art business success!
My artist clients report via email at least two successes they have experienced in the previous week. This keeps them focused on what they are doing right and helps them maintain momentum.
It’s a valuable exercise. Share you most recent artistic sucess below and notice how it changes your focus and elevates your energy.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:19 am
My recent success is that I tried a new painting technique and I had great results. My painting was looser, fresher, and it had more energy. I also felt more confident and relaxed.
November 15th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Okay,
I have had quite a few recent successes this week.
1# Since I started letting people know that I wanted to hang my art up in coffee shops as a step towards establishing my business I have had so much positive feedback! So many people happen to have one or two really good ideas or connections for me!
2# I was only able to upload one photo of my artwork on facebook and I must’ve gotten at least 35 comments back! So many people want one! They all thought it was beautiful and many asked me if I could make them one! Not only did this feel good, get my artwork out there, and help me know how much support I have, but it also helped me to establish that I was no longer giving my art away (as I had done so frequently in the past) but would gladly do commissions!
3# I cleaned my room and kept it clean! through doing this I felt much more refreshed and energized, and I had space to paint in! I was also motivated to get out my easel (normally I paint on the floor) which gave me alot more room and was alot more organized! And I wasn’t hurting my back or knees from bending over my painting on the floor! I was able to paint longer because It didn’t hurt my back! (smile)
November 16th, 2009 at 7:44 am
That’s awesome Casia! It’s amazing when we just figure out what we want, we communicate it and bamm!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Haha I know! That is so true, and simple! (smile)
November 30th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I just joined Artist’s Who Thrive. I’m excited such a group exists. Most of my friends do not understand why I persist in this field. Thank you!
I consider a success the fact that within the last 6 months I have been in touch with someone who is helping me do some digital marketing. I’ve joined Linked In and found this group; I started a blog called “Be Brave, Lose the Beige” on wordpress; I’m learning to twitter. I created a series of sculptures entitled, “Santa’s 12 Tips for celebrating an Ideal Christmas” which I turned into Christmas cards. The cards are for sale in the Spirit of the Season holiday catalog and can be found at http://www.spiritoftheseasoncatalog.com/Seasonal.html.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
I have scheduled all final photo shoots and have finally talked to a web programmer who can make my online exhibition a reality. Things are moving ahead, and I’m very grateful to be manifesting this project at last!
December 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am
So when you write about a recent success, doesn’t it change your focus?
December 4th, 2009 at 12:49 am
ann , can we become rich frm art ?
December 4th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Some of the poorest and the riches people are artists.
Just look at how much money changes hands in the art business.
The question is how talented are you and how good are you at business.
It business that delivers the wealth, not just talent.
Both talent a business and marketing plan will be required to make any money at all.
December 4th, 2009 at 8:58 am
thank you 4 ur advice………..my one more question ”what is the 1st step to art selling??”
December 4th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Know what you are selling (what is your unique selling proposition) and to what target market.
December 5th, 2009 at 8:58 am
i want sell online, can i b success sell painting around the world……..and what to do 4 it ?? please help
December 5th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Hi Sanjay,
This is question is too broad for me to answer in a single post.
Best to you.
Ann
December 5th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Hi Sanjay,
I suggest that you apply for one-on-one coaching services….
http://artistswhothrive.com/index.php/get-coached/
Ann
December 5th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
ok, but what is the processes of one-on-one ??
December 6th, 2009 at 7:40 am
My services are artist coaching and consulting services are increasingly limited and I want to make sure that it’s a good fit.
So first I email you a series of questions.
If your answers qualify you for my services then we set up a ten-minute phone interview.
If the interview qualifies you we schedule one hour one-on-one phone coaching and consulting sessionsfor six months, one to four times a month depending on how ready you are to move forward.
Does that help?
December 15th, 2009 at 8:56 am
The cool thing about successes is that they both teach you what worked, guide you on your path, and provide encouragement.
Failures do too.
Peace,
@vinylart
December 16th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I’m a big believer in little successes add up to bigger ones. As a new working artist this is even more important. I recently took the advice of Keith Bond and hosted my first Open Studio. I sold two pieces and exposed new collectors to my paintings. Whoohoo!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Congratulations!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:23 am
BTW, Yes, I agree. It all starts with little successes that all add up.
February 5th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Ann –
What a great idea. A forum about good things happening.
My recent success is that my reality-based abstract photographs were featured in The Christian Science Monitor, both online and in print: http://johnnordell.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-reality-based-abstract-photographs.html
Thank you for your interest
– John
February 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
John-thanks for sharing your success!
Congratulations!
Ann
April 15th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Hi Ann Rea,
Just stumbled upon your website, and I must say I’m hooked! Since the start of the year I just shifted my mindset and have accepted that if I want to succeed as an artist, I have to be a businesswoman as well.
My recent success last week was getting 2 radio shows, 1 tv show, and an international skate art & culture magazine to interview me, being commissioned to design a limited edition skate deck plus getting invited to speak at an emerging artist’s mini-forum, and getting my biggest (and priciest!
) painting sold on my last group show. These things to me are still unbelievable, because as recent as October last year I was still struggling to even get some cafes to show my work. I’ve done a few group shows before October last year, but I wasn’t in control of my art career then, I only thought if I exposed myself and my work enough, I could get “discovered”–biggest myth!
Like you I had a hiatus in painting-3 years, and only started painting again exactly a year ago. I have a background in advertising, and when I changed my mindset October last year that I have to define my “brand” and my “target market” instead of just wearing the artist hat and hoping for the best, things have started changing and opportunities started coming.
I still have a lot to learn, that’s why I’m so glad to come across your website. Very inspiring!
April 15th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Congratulations Meg! And thank you very much for sharing your successes.
August 24th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Where can I find convenient theme for WP? There are very good themes, but sometimes limited in settings. I installed last versions of Designora, Businezz, Red Steel, Traction, also I have installed also Heatmap – simple, but made for Ad-Sense. Rarely I can see something convenient but rich in settings.