How To Get Into The Flow State In Art – And Stay There!

Many artists aim to get into a state of flow because it makes creating art effortless and joyful. Your creativity is flowing freely and your ideas simply keep coming. That only happens when you enter a creative flow state. But how do you get into the flow state in art? In this post, I am sharing with you my experiences of getting into the flow as an artist and how you can remain there long-term – or forever!

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10 Common Myths About Artists That You Shouldn’t Believe

There are plenty of myths about artists going round, and some of them can be very detrimental to our artistic growth. That’s why it is importantly to consciously reflect on those misconceptions before we subscribe to them – and let them deter us from our creative path. In this post, I am addressing 10 common myths about being an artist that you should stop believing as fast as possible!

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How To Start A Digital Art Business (+ FREE Art Business Startup Checklist)

Are you passionate about digital art? Have you been thinking about making it a full-time business? Then you probably already have some great digital art business ideas, but still you might wonder, ‘How do I start my own digital art business?’ If that’s the case, this is the right post for you! You'll get a 10-step guide to help you go ahead with your digital art business plan, plus valuable tips on how to make money with digital art. On top of that, you can download your FREE art business startup checklist to make sure you got everything set to successfully start a digital art business!

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WiP Digital Photography: The Making Of ‘Despair’, ‘Hope’ & ‘Courage’

Despair’, ‘Hope’ and ‘Courage’ are my first series of lip art that was fully inspired by nature itself. My goal with this series of artworks was to associate the natural plant cycle with emotions and convey them by using different plants, colors and labial expressions. In this post, I show you how I went about achieving this goal and provide you insights into my creative thinking and process!

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10 Things An Artist Should NOT Do [*Strategies For Success*]

Many people who want to be an artist don’t dare to launch their career because they believe that being an artist is hard. In fact, most artists struggle with insecurities, lack of inspiration, and creative block at least at one point in their life. But that doesn’t have to stop you from being successful. There are certain good habits an artist should cultivate, and things an artist should NOT do to find success. In this post, I point out 10 things you should avoid right from the start to kickstart your art career!

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Art News: What Is Ultra-Contemporary Art & Why Is It Stirring The Market?

Ultra-contemporary art is currently the hottest trend in the market. It's selling at rocket speed and at higher prices than everything else. But what is ultra-contemporary art, actually? While most people understand the meaning of contemporary art, only few are familiar with ultra-contemporary art. In this post, we are going to shed some light on meaning of ultra-contemporary art and how it's flipping the market on its head!

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How To Make Money With Art Skills [19 Passive Income Ideas For Artists]

People often think of art as just a hobby. They believe it is nothing you can make good money with. But is that actually true? No. The reality is that creative work is growing year on year, and there are plenty of possibilities to make money with art skills – regardless of what type of art you make. In this post, I show you the best online options to make a passive income for artists – with little effort and for a long time!

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5 Steps To Stop Judging Your Art & Be More Successful As An Artist

Do you feel that your art isn’t good enough, that you are not a good enough artist? Do you ask yourself questions like why your art looks bad and whether you will ever succeed as an artist? Many artists are insecure about their art, for different reasons. Doubt, self-criticism, and perfectionism are some factors that can hinder our artistic growth. Here are 5 things you can do to stop judging your art!

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