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

Most artists and creatives carry a natural desire and ambition for the spotlight--and in turn to have their work appreciated at scale....

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

Most artists aspire to achieve a portfolio of evergreen work that, per the legendary Nina Simone, “reflects the times”, while remaining...

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...

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

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...

The creative silence experienced during writer’s block can take place within any artistic genre or idiom outside of the literary arts and...

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...

Although professional and marketplace criticism are unavoidable realities of the creative career, it is easy to become distracted by...

The road of an independent artist is often romanticized for its bureaucratic freedoms and creative control, but it is a difficult and...

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 gift of creativity, in its various forms, is an attribute of the Creator that serves as a sanctuary and salvation for many artists—a...