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Here are 10 tips for artists who want to improve their compositional skill: Use the Rule of Thirds Imagine a grid dividing your canvas into nine equal parts. Place key elements along those lines or at their intersections to create balance and focus. Create a Strong...

I’m providing a new weekly newsletter that focuses specifically on the craft of coaching. If you’re curious about coaching, either as a profession or perhaps because you’ve thought about hiring a coach (like a creativity coach), you might enjoy receiving this free...

Here are 15 sales tips tailored for ceramic artists to help boost visibility, connect with buyers, and increase income: Tell Your Story People buy stories as much as objects. Share the why behind your work—what drew you to clay, what inspires your forms, and how you...

One of the things I do is serve as lead editor for the Ethics International Press Critical Psychology and Critical Psychiatry series. We are currently looking for chapter contributors for one of our next volumes, to be called Artists in Crisis. We’re looking for...

Finding and refining one’s artistic voice is a journey, and journaling provides a space to explore it authentically. Writing about artistic influences, recurring themes, and personal experiences can reveal patterns in creative expression. And reflection on past...

Inspiration can prove fleeting. That’s why keeping a journal handy can prove so valuable. You can capture a feeling that would otherwise have quickly faded away. You can record a fragment of a conversation. You can draw an image—or record it in words. A journal...

Time to journal on behalf of your creative life? Journaling is a portal. By writing without self-censorship, you can explore new concepts, experiment with ideas, and make unexpected connections. Creative blocks often stem from overthinking or internal criticism....

Here are ten top business tips for mid-career visual artists looking to grow their careers sustainably: Clarify Your Brand & Artistic Identity Define what makes your work unique and recognizable. Ensure consistency in your messaging, aesthetics, and storytelling...

Here are 15 tips for reducing artistic anxiety so you can create with more ease and confidence: Shift from Judgment to Curiosity Instead of asking, "Is this good?" ask, "What am I learning?" Curiosity removes pressure and keeps you engaged. Set Small, Playful Goals...

Many artists today are bypassing the traditional gallery system altogether or finding alternative ways to build their careers. Here are ten effective tactics for artists who want to avoid galleries or can’t secure gallery representation: Sell Directly to Collectors...