Fabric - trim-embellishments

In the spring of 2018, Cathy Read took my Magnetic You course. Now this class isnt for the faint of heart because it involves a lot of writing. And, if youre like most of my clients, you really would prefer to get by without more writing. We work on your artist statement, bio, about page, stories about your art, and your branding. All of your hard work leads to a cohesive presentation that makes you more attractive to buyers, curators, and collectors. One of the most important lessons in Mag...

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One of the tenets I abide by can be abbreviated as A.B.E. Always Be Evolving . Evolution, by definition, is something that happens over time. Its usually not the result of a big bang! You have to allow it to happen. And thats a process Ive learned to give into. So I began thinking about what I really wanted for my students and coaching clients and what I want for myself. This last part is very important because if Im not happy in my business, my team isnt happy and my clients arent happy be...

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When I was a kid I used to hole up in my room to draw--dreaming of being an artist. One of the books I worked from was titled something like How to Draw Wildlife. The drawing I remember making most vividly was a charging lion. But I was just copying from a book. Learning anatomy and how to depict movement convincingly by building lines and shapes on top of one another. I cant imagine the opportunity to sketch African wildlife in their habitat. Thats what Alison Nicholls does. Once a year, ...

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Two years ago, Suzanne Gibbs entered my Art Biz Inner Circle and began taking full advantage of everything that was offered. As an aside, although we no longer offer the Inner Circle, we do continue to support artists through the Art Career Success System and our new small group artist masterminds. But, no matter how hard we try, we cant make you do the work, whether its business or studio based. And thats where Suzannes story comes in. What she wanted to share in this episode is critical t...

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As an artist, you may worry about the pressure to lead a minimalist lifestyle. Things weigh you down. Stuff is clutter. Stop being so materialistic. These are just a few of the admonishments youre exposed to. How does marketing your art jive with such trends If were encouraged to shed the objects in our lives, who will buy your art Are you contributing to landfills (The answer to that last question is a resounding No! ) Designer and metalsmith Megan Auman has some insight that will make ...

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When I was little, my mother used to get me to clean up my room by telling me that the queen was coming. The room had to look nice because, for some lord-knows-why reason, Her Royal Highness was crossing the pond to visit our humble home on 69th Street in Oklahoma City. Funny thing. She never came. Im not sure when I caught onto Moms charade, but the clean rooms didnt last. I loved to pull things out, try them on, and make messes. I still do. And I dont like to clean up. But I do love a tid...

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Caught you! You were looking at your calendar. Youre counting the days until a fresh start. Thanksgiving ... Christmas ... New Years Eve ... and, at last, January 1. Or, rather, January 2 because no one works on the first day of the year. Maybe youre lamenting the fact that its the end of the year and there is much left undone. (Incidentally, the core message in this post applies regardless of the time of year.) You had big plans last January, right Thats when you were wearing rose-colore...

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