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Victoria Corbett is a trained illustrator and fine artist that does a little bit of everything. After traveling for several years, she settled in Austin where her career took off when she sold out of her first t-shirt line at a local bazaar.
Now she sells traditional artwork and homeware but the hallmark of her studio is the successful women’s clothing line. My favorite is this unique pencil dress but I like everything from her line!
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
Networking is the #1 one way you’ll grow your business. You’ve heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know,” and it’s true even in a creative setting.
The most important thing I did to jump start my art and creative career was going where my fellow artists were.
I dived in and rented a booth at the Riverside Arts Market. I didn’t earn much, but I learned valuable lessons and the connections I made were priceless. The people I met became by business co-conspirators, best friends and kindred spirits. We help each other network and refuel each other when creative juices run low.
Do This Now: Join clubs related to your creative interests. Sell your art at street and art markets. Go where your fellow creatives are and make real connections. Your business will flourish. So will your soul.
*image Let’s Go in Together by Betsy Walton
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
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Honizukle is an Etsy stationery shop full of fun, colorful, illustrative designs. Shop owner Kimberly is passionate about art. Her degree is in animation, and although she’s done many other types of design, she always comes back to stationery design.
“I used to collect stationery as a little girl and my sister and I spent a lot of time trading and admiring our collections,” Kim fondly recalls.
The animated style of the designs and the cute mascot designs in Honizukle make Kim’s cards fun for any Holiday or occasion.
Check out Honizukle for fun cards for your events!
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
Appropriately went to my first Papernstitch post to select today’s image.
You’re stressed. You’re not where you want to be with your creative business. Your to-do lists are killing you, they are never-ending. It feels like you’re working on overdrive and never moving ahead.
Today’s creative business tip is an important one. I need you to stop and do this with me right now.
Go back to the first craft you ever made. Read your first blog post. Look at your humble beginnings. You’ve come a long way! You’ve been working hard every day and it’s paid off. You’ve improved, you’ve gotten yourself out there a little more every day and made connections.
All of the business tips I provide are steps you take to help your business grow over time. You won’t explode into an international success overnight. It may take years to get where you want to be. Slow down and admire how far you’ve come…and enjoy the journey!
*image Happy Moment by Shirae
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
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I’m a sucker for quirky handmade wares, so I instantly fell in love with everything in the Talk2thetrees Etsy shop. It really does charm the pants off me. Inspired by “nature, trees, horror art, macabre, Halloween, mushroom, cemeteries, and dreams” Rachael has created a line with pieces to suit every taste.
Bold and silly people like me can proudly rock their green monster hat, subdued jewelry lovers will love this simple stone pendant, and even the kawaii lovers get their kicks with options like this cute hat with bear ears.
Free shipping promo: Enter FREESHIP2 for free domestic shipping.
Browse the Talk2thetrees Etsy shop, it’s a forest full of fun of surprises!
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
Every artist needs to harness the power of social media to spread their message, brand themselves, and make sales. Social media puts this big world at your fingertips, so make sure you harness social media to its maximum potential.
This Beginner’s Guide to Marketing Your Art with Social Media has quick actions steps you can use to get started today.
1. No excuses, you make a blog right now.
Why it matters: Opportunities for Book deals, TV shows, International Recognition, and so much more have been made available through blogging alone.
I recommend starting with WordPress, Blogger, Typepad or Tumblr. Choose the one that’s a natural fit, you can always change later. The point is that you make your blog and start posting. Blogging is a powerful networking tool, so use it.
2. Comment Thoughtfully, Make a Real Conversation.
Why it matters: Interaction on your social media accounts helps your art’s message. It gives you Google bonus points and moves you up the search ranks, too.
No one commenting on your blog or interacting with you in social media? Just like in “real life,” when no one is talking to you, it’s up to you to go spark a conversation. If you read blogs avidly, leave comments with thoughtful opinions. Actively participate in the social networks you use by actually responding to others.
3. Twitter: Set Schedule, Make it Interactive.
Why it matters: Twitter is a powerful networking tool that can both help your art message go viral and help you forge one-on-one connections with peers.
After you make a Twitter account for your art (connected with your blog for best results) really use it! Respond to other people’s tweets and reply to artists you appreciate. Ask your followers questions and make it interactive.
4. Facebook: Make it, Use it.
Why it matters: Facebook is King in Social Media. If everyone is there, your art needs to be there too.
Make a Facebook fan page for your art. Update it when your art progress, showcase new products, and like with any of your other Social Media accounts, make real conversations.
The Secret Formula: Interaction
You’ll notice I’m stressing interaction in this post. That’s the key to using social media effectively. The more you earnestly interact in social media, the more successful you will be at marketing yourself and your art.
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
It’s those small details that make your gift, package, or party festive. The 3GIRLSandagoat team specialize in handmade stationary and adornments, basically “petite packets of handmade happiness”!
The 3GIRLSandagoat selection is extensive. They have handmade coasters, stickers, stationary, and garlands. The shop has everything you need to make your gifts a festive color blitz.
Special Papernstitch Discount: Receive 10% off your order when you enter coupon code “PNS2011″ at etsy checkout.
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
