The Artist's Guide to Business

Why You’re Stuck — And the Truth About Taking Action as an Artist


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Struggling to draw that first line on a blank canvas or make a bold move in your art business? Then this episode is just what you need. Join us as we uncover the art of taking imperfect action, and how it can serve as a stepping stone to real growth and success both in art and business.

 

 In this episode, you'll learn:

  1. How an unexpected lesson from eighth-grade art class teaches us to move past the fear of making a start.
  2.  The importance of taking 'imperfect action' in your business and how it directly contributes to rapid growth and improvement.
  3. Why every action directed towards your goal is a positive one and how it brings us one step out of the realm of fantasy and into reality.
  4.  How often the only way to develop skills and build confidence is to start by using them, even if it means using them poorly at first.
  5.  The reasons why we often hesitate to take action and how we can overcome these barriers to start making real progress.

With the insights shared in the episode, you'll be ready to step outside your comfort zone, start taking imperfect action, and witness transformative growth in your art business.

Creating or refining your masterpiece requires more than perfect strokes; it demands an innate willingness to start, knowing well that we can improve as we proceed. The same philosophy applies not just to your art, but to your art business too.

So make your mark today, dive right in, and watch your creativity and business flourish as never before.

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