Here is a list I made based off of a “How To Fail As An Artist” blog by Alyson Stanfield (unfortunately I cannot find a link to her blogpost ☹️). This piece of paper lives on the wall of my studio as a basic guide for what could assist me to grow and manage my art buisness.
Here is a video of my reading this list and talking about it:
https://youtu.be/eMX3roXpztQ
How to to succeed as an Artist –
- Do your work
- Believe in abundance
- Be proud of your art
- Embrace success
- Trust in your ability to sell
- Clear artists statement
- Great portfolio shots
- Update website
- Update blog
- Take art and buisness classes
- Be aware of deadlines
- Organize your studio
- Price work affordably
- Send in applications on time
- Marketing
- Network
- Return phone calls and emails
- Engage gallery visitors
- Volunteer
