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How I evolved my work and my aesthetic while staying true to my brand
Read more: How I evolved my work and my aesthetic while staying true to my brandIf you’ve been following me on social media for a while, you’ll know that my jewelry has gone through some major shifts in the last year. First, it was my Essaint Collection, where I broke free from the simplified leaf/teardrop shape that’s been my staple for the past decade to explore a greater variety of…
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finance and money books for artists and makers
Read more: finance and money books for artists and makersThe other day, a ceramic artist friend messaged me, asking if I had any finance book recommendations for a small business like hers. As it turns out, I have LOTS of finance book recs. (I once gave each of my siblings different personal finance books for Christmas tailored to their individual life situations.) And I…
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Your art has value! (Yes, especially now.)
Read more: Your art has value! (Yes, especially now.)I know times like these can be hard as an artist or maker. Beyond the financial concerns that are swirling around right now, there’s the lingering self-doubt about whether it’s even worthwhile to be making or selling art right now. For the record, I think art is essential, not just including times like these, but…
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How to use books to turn on your “business brain”
Read more: How to use books to turn on your “business brain”One of my biggest frustrations is when I see artists and makers online talking about how they “aren’t really into business” or they “just don’t consider themselves a business person.” I get frustrated because not only is this a limiting belief that keeps artists, makers, and creatives poor, but it’s also patently untrue. Anyone can…
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Don’t let shame stop you from selling!
Read more: Don’t let shame stop you from selling!While in times like these, it’s pretty amazing that we have the Internet and social media to help us all stay connected, that connection can come with some pretty harsh side effects. Like shame. As we share more of ourselves or our businesses online, there seem to be more people willing to criticize us for…
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What if we all birthed some art babies right now?
Read more: What if we all birthed some art babies right now?I said to someone the other day that, with all the time people are now going to spending at home, we are likely going to see a lot more babies born come December. It was meant as a joke, but it got me thinking… What if those of us who aren’t so inclined to produce…