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Welcome to your brand NEW weekly Artists Who THRIVE post and to a NEW year.
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Why? Because if you have unique artistic talent and you have something to say to the world, you must make art.
If you want to be heard, you must sell art.
Artists Who THRIVE is designed to help you do just that. Sell art.
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- Artists Who THRIVE destroy the “starving artist” myth.
- Artists Who THRIVE know that they are not going to be discovered and no one is coming to save them.
- Artists Who THRIVE know that “its not all about you, its about them. Make it about them, and it will be all about you.”
- Artists Who THRIVE know that they don’t have a career, they run a business.
- Artists Who THRIVE know who they are and what they stand for. They are on a heart felt mission.
- Artists Who THRIVE secure their creative freedom through business savvy.
- Artists Who THRIVE know that relationships equals revenue.
- Artists Who THRIVE don’t sell art; they create value above and beyond their art.
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Renee
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I’ve been avidly following your newsletters. Your personal journey has resonated with me and though I don’t feel ready for coaching, I am, at least, on a journey of discovering myself as an artist. Rather than dipping my toe timidly into my artistic goals and expression, I plan to dive in, wallow around and see if I can swim. Thank you for continuously shining a beacon into the murk of the “establishment”, for eyes to see that will.
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Ann Rea
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You’re welcome!
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Emily Otterman
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Unsubscribe? Nope.
Watched your interview with Kate Bradley, and then researched good website examples as I embark on establishing my own. The part of the interview, “it’s not about you!” was ringing in my head as I viewed dozens of websites where it was just that – ALL about the artist with not much concern for why someone would be at their website. One of the many reasons I stay connected with you and Artists Who Thrive. Keep it up, you make my week!
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Ann Rea
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Thank you Emily!
Rule #21 from my soon to be published book, “SELL YOUR ART without Selling Out, 101 Rules” is…
It’s not about you,
it’s about them.
When you make it about them,
then it will be about you.
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Dan Grove
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Keep those cards and letters (albeit e-versions) comin’ in. I do look forward to seeing what you have on my Saturday mornings…and miss your notes when they’re not there. Have greatly appreciated your viewpoint.
Chinese restaurant/meatloaf guy.
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Roxanne
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Ann, I’ve learned so much from all the information you send.
Roxanne Steed
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Ann Rea
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Roxanne, Thank you for letting me know!
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Sally
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It’s great meeting other like-minded artists who realize it’s a business and that you can’t just sit around waiting for people to notice you. Networking and marketing are critical!
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Ann Rea
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That’s right Sally!
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terry
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I would like to represent all of those who have not posted a comment here to let you know how much we appreciate your advice and comments. I went to Cooper School of Art in Cleveland which was down the street from CIA. I could not afford the Cleveland Institute of Art, unfortunately, even though my GI bill paid for 5 years of schooling back in the 70′s. My main painting teacher was Anthony Schepis who also taught at CIA as well as Cooper. I took the fine art path at Cooper (which was focused on studio/illustration) arts but this was before the internet. I saw the future (fortunately) and moved to California, then got a job at Apple, then Adobe, then a dozen startups but none of that made me happy. At 58 years of age, you give me hope and guidance every week with your posts. Thank you SO much.
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Ann Rea
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You are very welcome Terry!
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