Let's Talk Entrepreneur

HELLO EVERYONE!!

It is good to be back.

If you have a look around my blog, there are a few changes.

All GOOD

At the top there are tabs. 

My new website http://aprilcole.wix.com/artist

Please, have a look around. Enjoy. 

 My "original" paintings of the 29 Faces Series 2012, are there.

Say "hello" to all the lovely ladies, they sure would love your company! 

I will also be creating a list of " Art Supplies Q and A "

Feel free to ask me any questions on the topic.

This page is for 

YOU!

I what this to be a go to place...

where you can find answers to 

applying art materials, pros and cons on art products, tricks of the trade, etc.

As creative people

we all have valuable information on this subject, my question is... why not share?

Over to your left... you will find

29 Faces Collage 

Greeting Cards

 and 

Postcards 

available to purchase.

These were such a big hit!

I just know you will be very happy with them.

The postcards are awesome!

If you still wish to make a donation towards 

 29 Faces Collage / handmade card

Email me

artistaprilcole@gmail.com

** I am limited **

Now

"Let's talk entrepreneur."

As I mentioned, in my previous post, I will be exploring 3 books over the summer.

Topic: Summer Reading 

BOOK CLUB

I will be incorporating each one of these books;

into my daily posts, art journaling, 

paintings, post my thoughts, AHA moments, etc.

cover to cover  

I do hope you will be joining me! 

This is the first one

The Creative Entrepreneur

Being a "creative" entrepreneur in on the top of my list.

How about you? 

(journal page)

CHAPTER ONE

Touches on the subject of creating a "visual" journal.

I am all about "visual!" 

We are off to a good start...

Lisa Sonora explains how, creatives tend to be visual.

We respond and engage in a personal, meaningful way.

 Last, visual journaling is a great way to gain insight. 

Thriving, Not Surviving

It is just not fair... I work hard on my paintings!

My artwork must not be  good enough.

Only I think I am an artist.

I must be dreaming... to think I can make an income painting all day. 

It is okay!

We all have thought this way, at one time or another. 

Or, we are still struggling with these thoughts.

Honestly

Being an artist, creating the artwork or craft, that is a skill in itself.

To sell what you create, that takes running your own business.

That is a whole different ballgame! 

Two different lines of work. 

It has nothing to do with how well you painted that piece, you are a fantastic artist!!

What we need to do is, better understand how to market ourself;

become a "Creative Entrepreneur."

Makes sense, right? 

Happy reading, enjoy your Monday!