by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 12, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Selling art online sounds like a dream—until you realize the internet is a vast, chaotic, and often unforgiving place. Between figuring out pricing, marketing yourself, and deciding whether or not to dance on TikTok, the whole process can feel overwhelming. But don’t...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 10, 2025 | General Advice for Artists
Let’s be real—life is chaotic. Between the never-ending to-do lists, the occasional existential crisis, and that weird noise your car started making last week, finding emotional balance and mental clarity can feel like trying to meditate in the middle of a death metal...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 8, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Ah, marketing. The word alone makes some artists break out in hives. We imagine sleazy salesmen, aggressive pop-up ads, and the soul-sucking void of “personal branding.” But here’s the thing: marketing is just storytelling for artists. And if you can tell...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 8, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, The Artist’s Dilemma
Let’s get one thing straight: artists are weird. We talk to ourselves. We stare at blank pages, canvases, and dance floors like they personally insulted us. And yet, somehow, art gets made. But let’s be honest—creativity isn’t always a smooth ride. Some days you’re on...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 5, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists
Alright, let’s talk about the creative flow process. You know, that magical state where your mind and body are working in perfect harmony, and suddenly, you’re producing art that feels like it came straight from the universe—without you even thinking about it. Whether...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 4, 2025 | General Advice for Artists
So you want to know how to sell art locally? Great! You’re in for a wild ride filled with coffee-induced late nights, awkward small talk at art fairs, and the thrill of convincing a stranger that your painting is worth more than their monthly car...
