{"id":26792,"date":"2022-10-08T15:17:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T12:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arthipo.com\/artblog\/?p=26792"},"modified":"2022-10-08T15:41:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-08T12:41:27","slug":"donts-to-become-an-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arthipo.com\/artblog\/en\/art-philosophy\/donts-to-become-an-artist.html","title":{"rendered":"Don’ts To Become An Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to do, what not to do to be an artist, advice for artists who want success.<\/p>\n

As artists, we are told to seize every opportunity that comes our way.<\/h2>\n

You never know who might attend the next gallery opening, what connections you’ll find at that event, or what could lead to future opportunities.<\/p>\n

But sometimes it’s more about knowing what’s right to give up than saying “yes”.<\/p>\n

Habits, as you probably know, can be incredibly hard to break if you’re a nail-biter. Overcoming our invisible mental habits may be even more difficult, but therefore even more important.<\/p>\n

So give yourself permission to let go of these things. And give yourself time and patience to break habits.<\/p>\n

Give up the \u201cnot enough\u201d frame of mind<\/h3>\n

Successful artists don’t frame things around “not enough”. There is never enough time, not enough money, not enough confidence to do or do whatever it takes to be a successful artist.<\/p>\n

All point to an underlying fear of not being enough. And once you can deal with the underlying fear, other problems fall into place.<\/p>\n

Discard comparisons<\/h3>\n

There’s something about comparisons: You will always be better at some things than other people and worse at other things. Stopping at either will get you nowhere.<\/p>\n

As an emerging artist<\/a>, comparing yourself to someone who has twenty years in their career can stifle your creativity, and comparing your work to someone just starting out can hinder your growth.<\/p>\n

Instead of focusing on how you stack up next to someone else, spend that energy comparing your last work to work you did six months, a year ago, and five years ago. And where do you want to see yourself in six months, a year and five years in the future?<\/p>\n

Just compare yourself to yourself.<\/p>\n

Stop making excuses<\/h3>\n

If you want to be a successful artist, you have to show up. You have to do the job.<\/p>\n

If you’re like any artist in the world, you’ve probably said to yourself once: \u201cI can’t go to the studio<\/a> today because I’m too busy\/heartbroken\/my family needs me. too much\/ [insert any excuses here]<\/p>\n

And do you know? It feels good to do this. It feels right and makes sense, and it’s like you’re doing the right thing for yourself.<\/p>\n

It’s about fear masquerading as resistance: that thing, the idea, busy work, or self-doubt, or procrastination or rejection, coming up and discouraging you from making art.<\/p>\n

When you stop making excuses, you can begin to own the direction you are going and have the will to change that direction if necessary.<\/p>\n

Always stop working<\/h3>\n

Of course, you have to come to the studio even if you don’t want to do the work. But you should also know when to leave and when to take time to take care of your body, health, emotional and social well-being.<\/p>\n

You won’t be at your best if you’re not investing in your body and mind as well.<\/p>\n

We have seen artists sacrifice both in the name of their craft. However, you need your body at the most basic levels to create your work. Successful artists know that their success is a marathon, not a sprint, so you need to maintain your health to stay in the game.<\/p>\n

Make time in your schedule to stretch, exercise, go for a walk, cook healthy meals, and chat with your peers, family, and friends.<\/p>\n

Stop taking ignorant advice to heart<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhen will you find a real job?\u201d
\n“When will you grow up?”
\n“At what point does an artist realize he’s not talented enough to ‘do'”
\n“It must be nice not to have to work.”
\n“It must be nice to work only when you feel like it.”<\/p>\n

It is a fact that toxic relationships prevent artists from reaching their potential.<\/p>\n

But we can choose who to listen to and what advice to take. You may have heard the adage that we are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with.<\/p>\n

Build relationships with those who push you to succeed, those who succeed as an artist, and those who inspire you.<\/p>\n

Give up perfectionism<\/h3>\n

This goes hand in hand with the fear of failure. Artists who are obsessed with the need to make everything perfect often fear failure. But the irony here is that they couldn’t reveal anything there at the time.<\/p>\n

The only way to grow is to take your business public. The truth is, you will likely fail throughout your career in art (however you define it). You won’t get a grant, you’ll have a show that failed, you’ll have a great idea that didn’t come true. The comforting thing about it is that everyone else will be too.<\/p>\n

Be it skill, talent, education, website or expression, the belief that it has to be ‘perfect’ will keep you going forever.<\/p>\n

stop feeling selfish<\/p>\n

Everyone contributes to the world in their own way.<\/h3>\n

We need doctors, lawyers and teachers, but we also need artists, craftsmen and creators who make our world interesting, vibrant and fun.<\/p>\n

Your task is to find out what you truly are and then do it.<\/p>\n

Creative work does not demand selfish action or appeal. It is a gift to the world and its existence. Don’t fool us for your contribution. Give us whatever you have.<\/p>\n

Artists often feel guilty about not having a “real” job and needing to contribute more to the family income. Then they feel guilty either when they are in the studio away from their family or when they are away from the studio and not working.<\/p>\n

But guilt is an unproductive emotion. If you feel that way, remind yourself that your job is important and necessary \u2013 it’s what makes you whole and able to contribute more to your family when you’re there.<\/p>\n

Let go of your need for praise<\/h3>\n

You may want everyone to love your job, but that won’t happen. And actually, it’s better if not everyone likes your work.<\/p>\n

Self-doubt certainly plays a role, but knowing that not everyone will like your technique or subject matter can be empowering and that’s okay. It means you’ve reached something interesting and different.<\/p>\n

As an artist, it’s not your job to sell the most produced canvases at Arthipo. Your job is to say something and reach out to someone.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself, would you do what you do today if no one saw it? Would you paint, sculpt or draw it if you couldn’t show it to anyone?<\/p>\n

It’s easy to get caught up in the social media raves and huge influx of “likes” for a piece you’ve posted online. But successful artists know that their growth comes from within, not from outside praise.<\/p>\n

Give up the messy, genius artist myth<\/h3>\n

Successful artists know they need to be organized to get ahead.<\/p>\n

Often times, artists will try to get away with saying something like, “I’m an artist, not a business person” or “I’m not good with technology.” This is an excuse to be too lazy to learn the basic skills needed to run an arts business.<\/p>\n

Being organized not only reduces the stress of an art career, it also helps you present yourself with professionalism.<\/p>\n

Knowing where your artwork is, who you’re selling each piece to, and how to get critical information out of the blue is a vital part of achieving success as an artist. If you’re constantly seeking information, it can be nearly impossible to concentrate on creating the business at hand.<\/p>\n

Often times, artists mistakenly sell a piece online at a gallery because they don’t have a system in place.<\/p>\n

That’s why, at Arthipo, we create the tools that artists need to eliminate the chaos in their art careers. Inventory, business reports, consignment and invoices, scheduling, contacts, tracking and more.<\/p>\n

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