Listen "195 - Q&A: Balancing Creativity and Business"
Episode Synopsis
In this Q&A style episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw from The Art Career Academy discuss various aspects of building a successful art career. Together they address the common challenges artists face; such as managing an overflow of artwork, balancing artistic growth with business acumen, and choosing the right art supplies.
If you have a question you'd like Tom & Claire to unpack in a future Q&A episode, send your questions via DM on Instagram to @bench_talk
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Managing artwork overflow.
Storage solutions and selling strategies essential for artists.
Balancing creativity and business.
Artists should focus on their unique style while evolving.
Experimentation in art is important but should be balanced with consistency.
Choosing the right art supplies can impact the quality of work.
Engaging with the audience can enhance the art community.
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HOSTS: Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw
✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom-gerrard
✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy
✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com
WANT MORE?
👉Download free cheatsheet to boost your creative cashflow:
https://www.artcareeracademy.com/creative-cashflow-guide
👉Watch our Uplevel Your Art Career Free Masterclass here:
https://www.artcareeracademy.com/lp-masterclass-uplevel-sl
If you have a question you'd like Tom & Claire to unpack in a future Q&A episode, send your questions via DM on Instagram to @bench_talk
------
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Managing artwork overflow.
Storage solutions and selling strategies essential for artists.
Balancing creativity and business.
Artists should focus on their unique style while evolving.
Experimentation in art is important but should be balanced with consistency.
Choosing the right art supplies can impact the quality of work.
Engaging with the audience can enhance the art community.
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HOSTS: Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw
✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom-gerrard
✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy
✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com
WANT MORE?
👉Download free cheatsheet to boost your creative cashflow:
https://www.artcareeracademy.com/creative-cashflow-guide
👉Watch our Uplevel Your Art Career Free Masterclass here:
https://www.artcareeracademy.com/lp-masterclass-uplevel-sl
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