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Adventure on the Sea

"Golden Opportunity" © Steve Henderson

It starts with a love of the sea.

Not everyone shares this love, but if you have it, it's unlikely that it's a mild affection. It's usually a lifelong love affair -- the…

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Added by Tien Frogget on June 5, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The Artist's Recipe For Success

The Artist’s Recipe For Success

By Tien Frogget

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Added by Tien Frogget on May 20, 2013 at 10:58am — 1 Comment

How to Find Your Unique Voice as an Artist – Part III

written by Tien Frogget

6. Let go of criticism

I know how to feels to look at others work and become dejected - I still (frequently) see others work that just wows me and after I get… Continue

Added by Wendy Froshay, Artist on July 30, 2011 at 5:30am — No Comments

How to Find Your Unique Voice as an Artist – Part II

written by Tien Frogget

3. Paint, Draw, or Create every single day.

The best way to get good at anything is to just do it. Over and over and over and over and over again. By doing it, you train yourself to the point where things become…

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Added by Wendy Froshay, Artist on July 25, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

5 More Ways To Promote Your Creative Business

written by Tien Frogget

When it comes to promoting what you do, there are several other effective ways to showcase your talents and bring in business. Of course, you want to work smarter – not harder. So here are five more highly effective things that you can do that can have a potentially huge return.

#1 – Ask For Referrals… Continue

Added by Wendy Froshay, Artist on July 25, 2011 at 4:50pm — No Comments

How to Find Your Unique Voice as an Artist – Part I

written by Tien Frogget

In this day and age where it seems like there are more talented artists than ever, artists are frequently asking themselves, "how can I set my stuff apart from everyone else and be successful?”

It's not just enough to be good - you've got to… Continue

Added by Wendy Froshay, Artist on July 23, 2011 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Using Limitations to Be More Creative

written by Tien Frogget

Whether you’re an artist, designer, photographer, or any create professional, sometimes knowing where to start on a project can be difficult if you don’t have any guidelines or foundation. It seems sort of counterintuitive, right? We tend to assume that with infinite possibility comes infinite ease, because we can choose anything.

But this isn’t always true. In fact, it can actually hinder the creative process. But why?…

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Added by Wendy Froshay, Artist on July 20, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

Top 5 Ways To Promote Your Creative Business

written by Tien Frogget

Chances are, you probably already have one or two of these different things that you are doing to promote your business. However, are you doing all of them? Just doing one extra thing on this list could mean dozens or even hundreds of potential clients. What are you waiting for?…

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Added by Wendy Froshay, Artist on July 17, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments