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Strive to be Mediocre and Succeed in Regret - Tips for Creative Improvement
Dial it in. Cut corners. “It’s the best I could do.” “That’s above my pay grade.”
Artist's Note: I wrote this blog for LinkedIn about 10 years ago. I spruced it up a little bit but the message remains consistent and relevant after all these years.
These phrases point to a quiet but pervasive acceptance: that we are what we are, and we can only go so far. I’ve been a self-inflicted victim of that mindset for many years.
Jan 7
Little Connected Caterpillar
This the impetus for a new focused journey in my creative process, the work I create, and the WHY.
Dec 17, 2025
The Business of Art SUCKS. 🎨 The Top 5 Challenges Every Working Artist Faces (and How to Tackle Them Without Losing Your Mind)
There are countless number of books, blogs, podcasts, artist coaching schemes, art marketing gurus, and workshoppers out there to turn anyone off of trying to sell your art on your own. Hell, 80% of these are scammers, 15% are not qualified, 3% are too expensive to justify the cost, and 2% might be just what you are looking for. However, how do you find that 2%? The bigger question, are YOU the 2% that you need? Being an artist today means wearing a lot of hats — creator,
Oct 22, 2025
The Double Life of the Working Artist: Creation vs. Business
When I first started making art, I thought the hardest part would be finding the courage to share my work. What I didn’t realize is that sharing is only the beginning. Once you step into the world of selling, showing, and sustaining your art, you quickly learn that you’ve signed up for a second full-time role: running a business. And honestly? That second role can feel like it pulls in the opposite direction of why you make art in the first place. One moment I’m knee-deep in
Oct 22, 2025
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