My approach & learnings on the business side of things as I forge my career as an artist
As a new calendar year starts, I take time to reflect back on the previous year, the art I created, the lessons learned, the highlights & lowlights too. Just 18 months ago, after moving from England to California, I started showing and selling my artwork to the public. As an emerging, early-career artist, 2023 was […]
I had a great conversation with Prash Raval on his podcast, “Work Life No Balance”. In this candid discussion, we dove into my transition from my corporate job as a management consultant to building a thriving career as a working artist. No frills, no gloss, just an open conversation about my mindset, the challenges, and
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In the whirlwind of life’s many demands, from organizing a wedding in under 3 months to purchasing my first home, my personal life has been the center of my attention lately. Amidst these significant life changes, I’ve had to make tough decisions about how I allocate my time between my art studio and building my
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During art festival season, fellow artists often ask me about my booth setup journey. How did I get started? What gear did I pick? How do I hang my artwork? Let’s dive into my booth evolution, from a rushed start to a well-oiled setup. Getting Started: The Unexpected Adventure Back in the beginning, I faced
12 months ago I started selling my artwork to the public. I released my very first collection on my home-made website. As I did this, I was nervous about putting myself out there and how I’d be perceived. What if no one wants my work? What if I don’t sell anything? What if I fail
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As a working artist, I get energy from sharing my experiences, journey and what I’ve learned so far with wider audiences – doing so in conversation with someone else makes it that much more enjoyable! Tune into my interview with Nando at Art of the Bay: Sessions. We talk about how I got back into
The turn of a calendar year is a natural transition point; it’s both a moment to retrospect on the closing year, and to look forward to the future. As 2022 turned to 2023, I applied what I had learned during my time in management consulting to my own small art business. I spent time reflecting
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