Some artists aspire to a creative career with ambitions towards achieving a level of affluence that will afford them a luxury lifestyle...

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

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

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

There are multiple elements within a work of art that provide evidence of an artist’s mastery and understanding of creative principles,...

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

True authority is unmistakable to discerning eyes. In parallel to the subtle markers of wealth, the depth and potency of individual...

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

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...

The life of an artist is naturally shaped and defined by periods of transition, given the metamorphic nature of creativity. During those...

Artists and creatives often view their work as an extension of their value—practicing their craft in hopes of one day winning the...

The art of music arranging involves the reconceptualizing of an original work through the use of reharmonization, motifs, restructuring...

At the outset of an artist’s initial baptism into their calling, there is a honeymoon phase, in which passion comes easily. In order to...

Jazz master and saxophonist, Wayne Shorter once stated: “Your humanity is your instrument.” In parallel, an artist’s body could be...

The path and process towards realizing personal success has often been taught and illustrated through the adoption of the life...

Life imitates Art, and Art imitates Life. It is a familiar saying derived from the original quote within Oscar Wilde’s essay, “The Decay...

The potential of every seed remains dormant until planted. When an artist deploys their creative seed in the form of creative projects...

It is only natural for an artist to desire praise of their work, as approval or confirmation of its worth--given that each work derives...

When we begin walking out our commitment to our craft, it usually originates from a photo-capture of our ideal self, performing at the...