Comments on: The Art Biz ep. 2: Getting The Difficult Things Done https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/ Trusted Art Business Coaching and Consulting Thu, 23 May 2024 22:50:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Susan woodward https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29824 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:50:16 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29824 Thank you both for the podcast – perfect timing for me as I seem to be having a hard time getting to the painting lately.

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By: Pacia Dixon https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29823 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:57:36 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29823 I am the featured artist in October at Two Rivers Gallery in Wenatchee, Washington. It is do-or-die time, right now! I have one month to pull it all together! No time for procrastination!!! (I feel like I’m driving six white horses.) Yee- Haw!

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By: Pacia Dixon https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29822 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:50:10 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29822 I would LOVE it!

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By: Alyson Stanfield https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29821 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:29:46 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29821 Pacia Dixon. Pacia: Thanks for listening! It sounds like you are on the right track. I love your determination and that you're doing whatever it takes. I look forward to hearing about your progress -- perhaps working with you in a class or membership group.]]> In reply to Pacia Dixon.

Pacia: Thanks for listening! It sounds like you are on the right track. I love your determination and that you’re doing whatever it takes. I look forward to hearing about your progress — perhaps working with you in a class or membership group.

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By: Pacia Dixon https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29820 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:01:50 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29820 Thank you, to you and your guest speaker for the generosity of spirit you shared. I took notes as I listened… Tricks to beat procrastination, looking at the money-counting with a prayer of gratitude, a privilege and indication that I get to do what I love, your systematic plans for how to approach every area of the art business, “hard-ass” work in the studio EVERY day, being held accountable, how being committed to serious pursuit of my work teaches other people how to treat me, focus, (vs. being distracted by things that give instant gratification) good habits, being around people who are better artists and better art-business people than I am…. WHEW! My head is spinning with the possibilities! I am applying for a grant to take some community college online classes on graphic design, web management and business management, which will keep me busy the next few months. (!!!) My goal is to do a better job promoting my work, produce more work, teach classes and host art retreats at my mountain studio. Being a lifelong writer, I also have a few art books up my sleeves (the sleeves are feeling intolerably lumpy and uncomfortable….) it’s time to do all the “HARD” work to launch these dreams into the universe! Thanks for the proverbial boot in the rear! Will look forward to tuning in for more of your wisdom in the coming months and years!

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By: Alyson Stanfield https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29819 Wed, 23 May 2018 15:06:12 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29819 Aleta Gudelski. Thanks for listening, Aleta!]]> In reply to Aleta Gudelski.

Thanks for listening, Aleta!

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By: Aleta Gudelski https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29818 Tue, 22 May 2018 12:06:05 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29818 Thank you so much…happines vs satisfaction! Sometimes I think I am the only artist that struggles with procrastination . I sometimes feel, geeze, this should come easier, or why can’t I get it right the first time?
I am not seeking to be happy so much as to make a difference, to grow, to move to the next level and most importantly to be fulfilled while making a difference through my art.

Accountability. That was the most important and difficult message I heard, and I heard it.
Thanks so very much.

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By: Gaye Sekula https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29817 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:44:55 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29817 Loved listening to you two! Thank you so much for all you do!

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By: Glenda https://dy-online.com/difficult-things/#comment-29816 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:50:05 +0000 http://artbizsuccess.com/?p=23100#comment-29816 Thank you Alyson for so generously sharing your advice and ideas with us each week, it has helped me immensely over the years.

I have a question about making a comeback after a year and a half of sudden disappearance after a 12 year career, (one which I miss greatly). I became ill and was unable to create any new work during that time and at this point I am making a slow return to my creativity. I won’t be as prolific as in the past for some time, if at all.

My list has gone cold and my galleries have stopped representing me because I could no longer supply new pieces and I am now having to start over again. My question is how to I do that? Do I mention this illness to my list? If so, how? Do I explain it briefly, or share a more lengthy story about what it was like? I’m not really sure how to approach this because people tend to shy away from things like that and I don’t want to make my collectors uncomfortable. However I want them to know I’m still around and have started creating again.

I’m really at a loss as to how to proceed with this and was wondering if you had experience in helping others with this kind of dilemma and what your advice would be.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Glenda

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