There are various motivations that propel artists in their career pursuits. Some artists embark on their careers in response to an...

Life happens. It’s a phrase that denotes the unpredictability of the human experience. For many artists and creatives, the response to...

Every artist is a working artist—whether full-time or part-time. Regardless of the level of professional engagement, focus, optimism and...

The memory of this particular leap year will be framed by great and unexpected loss--heightened by the economic effects of COVID-19 in...

The creative journey requires courage—the courage to believe and remain consistent and committed in the face of personal, professional...

There are certain words and catch-phrases that are unique to every country, region and culture, used to communicate universal values and...

When navigating the current of the creative career, strategic planning is intrinsic to the successful realization of artistic and...

Money is important. It is crucial towards providing the firmament of a balanced life—in the form of basic universal essentials, such as:...

No one knows what the future holds. Despite the translucent appeal of the creative path, for the majority of artists and creatives, there...

The approach of each New Year presents a Polaroid capture of the personal and professional hills and valleys preceding it, along with a...

The career path of artists and creatives is largely synonymous with a life of sacrifice and uncertainty—as most creative industries are...

It is common practice to take an overview of the year during the month of December. For artists and creatives, the math of faith over...

Career silence can be an intimidating prospect for artists and creatives weathering high levels of success or relative obscurity. As with...

The career path of a creative is a marathon of self-discipline and self-accountability that extends far beyond the euphoria of momentary...

It is easy for an artist to become enamored with the fruits of their career, conflating critical praise and financial comfort with...

It eventually happens, and when it does, it can be difficult to reconcile the loss. For artists and creatives, there may be no worse...

Talent is promissory in nature—an indicator of creative and career promise and potential. When an artist initially undertakes the...

There is a popular saying currently trending within mainstream with roots in church culture: Rejection is a form of redirection. It is a...

The creative path can present a dichotomy of experiences—the thrill of artistic exploration and synchronicity, and the mind-breaking...

Some creative careers begin auspiciously, in little to no time, with all of the details in perfect alignment—an unmistakable confirmation...