by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 9, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
So, you’re an artist. You’ve got a pile of brilliant work stacking up in your studio/bedroom/storage unit/living room like some sort of genius hoarder’s nest, and a growing suspicion that maybe—just maybe—your art deserves a bigger audience (and a bigger paycheck)....
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 7, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Let’s be real: once upon a time, artists dreamed of getting into the Louvre. Now? It’s all about getting into someone’s algorithm. Welcome to the age of Instagram stardom, where a perfectly lit picture of your gouache giraffe can rake in more likes than a Renaissance...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 7, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Ah, the 21st century: a magical time when artists no longer need to starve in garrets, beg for gallery representation, or schlep their work to local art fairs hoping someone with a debit card and questionable taste will stop by. Now, thanks to the digital gods of the...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 4, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Building an audience for your art is like throwing a party—you want the right people to show up, engage, and maybe even bring snacks (or in this case, money). But where do you send out the invitations? Should you focus on your local scene, shaking hands and showing up...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 31, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Why Look Beyond Patreon? If you’re an artist trying to make a living from your work, you’ve probably considered Patreon. It’s the go-to platform for creatives looking to build a subscriber-based income. But it’s not perfect. Maybe the fees are too high,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 27, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist, The Artist’s Dilemma
The Beautiful Struggle of Being an Amateur Artist So, you’ve decided to embark on the treacherous yet thrilling path of becoming an artist. Congratulations! You’ve just signed up for a lifetime of inspiration, frustration, and moments of existential doubt. Welcome to...
