The times they are a-changin’, as the song says.
As I write this in December 2009, I’m seeing growing pains in our society. We’re in an economy that no longer supports the status symbols many people equate with happiness.
Sure, some people are still scrambling for overtime hours and second or third jobs. Others have run out [...]
Today, I was reading a blog entry by Rick Sheffren, Leverage: Maximize your income in minimum time.
It reminded me of the potential leverage of past accomplishments.
As artists, we don’t make our resumes (CVs) a priority. We participate in swaps, group shows, and see our works published in zines and magazines… and all we do [...]
Success in art… what does it mean? If you want to reach your goals as an artist, it’s important to know what ’success’ means to you, personally.
For many people, success is about earning a living with art… and only art. For others, it’s fame. Yet others want to achieve a certain level of expertise or [...]
In the following short video, Bob Baker talks about the importance concepts of Be – Do – Have, and how it affects us as artists. Click on the button to start this 3 1/2 minute video presentation. (If it’s not on your monitor, the link is: http://www.youtube.com/v/YG1N2wzsd2Y )
3 Step Formula for Creative Success
For [...]
Have you wanted to see your own article published in Expression, The Artist, Somerset Studio, or Art Doll Quarterly?
Do you dream of someday writing a successful book about the art that you love?
One day in 2005, I had coffee with NJ writer Mary Beth McCabe Temple.
She & I discussed what [...]
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I’m not netting $50K right now, but in past years, I have earned in that vicinity. I earned the most right before my third child was born, and–if you adjust for inflation–my gross was around $180K, with maybe 3/4 of that being net income.
The bulk of my income came from three sources:
Original art
The largest part [...]
Aisling’s notes: As artists, we all deal with that double-headed demon, fear of failure/success. In this article, musician Bob Baker discusses some options when immobilized by these fears.
How Do You Face Your Creative Fears?
by Bob Baker
Gloria, a subscriber to my “Quick Tips for Creative People” e-zine, recently sent this note:
“Do you [...]
Aisling’s notes: We’ve all had comments, emails, posts, and even our art misinterpreted… sometimes badly. In this article, musician & business consultant Bob Baker gives insight into what may have gone wrong, and how to prevent it from recurring.
Whose Fault Is [...]
Aisling’s note: We’ve all had times when the deck seems stacked against us. And, we’ve all had times of soaring success when others around us seemed to falter no matter what. (And vice versa.) This article by Bob Baker offers an intriguing alternative view that’s [...]