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work 80, not 40

2/25/2016

 
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"​Work 80 hours on your art instead of 40 for someone else because the return on your investment is greater when you work for yourself. "

What do you mean 80 hours?!
yup.
Theres another saying that goes like this:
​"Work smarter, not harder."  So which is it?!

Both. The more time you put into your talent, the closer you are at leaving a job that keeps you from your talent. But then that move makes your talent your focus when you are awake, when you are asleep, when you are with family and even on vacation. 

But isn't that the case already? You already think about art all the time. Whatever is on your schedule, you cannot wait to get back to art! 

That is how some of us artists are. I do not want to do anything else. I don't want to work. 

Ok, Doodleslice told me I have to stop using the word "Work" when I really mean to say: "I don't want to do anything outside of art." Because as he points out, I work all the time. 

But you see, my kind of work is fun to me because i get paid to do art. Every week is a different art project, every day is filled with art. And since I want to earn a particular amount of money, then I need to work on art all the time. The biggest benefit is that all the revenue and profit comes home with me. 

What about the smarter, not harder? 
That's the biz. With the right business plan in place, you have a path to follow that allows you to make the most out of every opportunity, project, artwork and connection. Sometimes that means saying no to an "opportunity". Sometimes that means doing art as a favor for someone or a cause. Every step is clear because you have a plan in place to produce your art and grow your business... so you can leave the job that's keeping you busy 40 hours a week! 

I have a wife and kids who need my attention. There is a part of your life that needs to spend time with your loved ones. I also have to sleep! So how do we find the 80 hours? 

Sometimes working on your art requires thinking, not doing. planning. scheming. Thats where the hours add up to at least 80. In the shower, while driving, while watching tv, while reading, while napping, while waiting on the bus. There is a ton of Smart Time that can be used in the development, planning and application of your art business. Work Smarter. 

See, if you are consumed by art like I am, then you will not want to do anything else with your time. Your job will be your art. Your work will be your art. Your life commitment will be about your art. I want to make the most of my time with art and that means I have to plan it out and execute. 

Plan the work, Work the plan.
I heard that somewhere and its real. Take advantage of your creative ideas and art by having a plan to make it successful. Then stick to the plan! 

DTM
DTM@ArtIsKing.org 
404.695.5769 

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Find the Time! 

2/22/2016

 
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Big ups to @yourcreativepush for having me on their podcast for two episodes!

Listen Now! http://yourcreativepush.com/16
subscribe on iTunes http://yourcreativepush.com/itunes

Daniel Flores aka DTM aka Da Creative Genius (www.dacreativegenius.com), is not just a man of many names, but a man of many talents.
These talents include graphic design, drawing, painting, and tattoos.
Daniel also hosts the Art is King podcast (www.artisking.org), where he interviews other artists about their craft.

In this episode, DTM discusses:
-Why he started the "Art is King" podcast and what it brings to his life.
-How putting a microphone in front of someone is a great way to get them to talk to you.
-His creative origins, and his journey until today.
-How he kept true to the things that he wanted to draw, however it came to him.
-How he came to find an community of artists in Atlanta.
-How he didn't have the support for his art from an early age. -Drawing sessions with other artists.
-His advice to individuals with TONS of different creative ideas who hasn't started any of them yet.
-How you should follow artists that you want to become like.


"If you really want it, you'll find the time."

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Know Your Worth

2/1/2016

 
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Pricing of your art can be tricky and its a constant discussion between artists. I have seen artists sell their art at a loss and other artists overprice their work. 

This is one of the top answers on why art doesn't sell even though other artists are selling at that same price point. You have to find the right spot for your art. Your pricing has to fit the level of your talent, the position of your brand and the materials used in the work. 

There are tons of links online with information on how to price your work, but before getting lost in the sea of information, I would like to share a couple of tips. 

1. Materials
You have to be able to pay for the materials used. The price of your artwork has to take into consideration the cost of the canvas, the paints, brushes, paper, pencils, markers and anything else that goes into the art. 

2. Time
How long did you take in painting this particular piece? If you sell a painting for $1,000 and it took you 2 months to paint it, then you've earned $500 a month minus materials. Keep track of your time, and if you intend to one day earn with your art enough to leave a traditional job behind, then time control becomes important. 

3. Market 
Who are you selling to, who's coming to your shows, who is your client? What price ranges can they afford? I've been at group art shows where people are there to drink, have fun and art is part of the atmosphere. It's tough to sell a $5,000 piece of art at a setting like that. 
 
There are other elements that come into play when pricing your work so take your time, talk to other artists and ask their opinion. You are going to get it wrong, there's no escaping the learning process! 

Just remember this: the price you ask for a piece is not its true worth if it hasn't sold at that price. Experiment with your prices, try to start low and as slowly raise your prices as collectors start buying your pieces. Don't start high and then bring down the price because you have rent to pay. It devalues your brand as an artist. 

Check out the upcoming events this week as we end January and start February by visiting www.ArtIsKing.org and scrolling down the home page and I will see you there! 

DTM
#ArtLifemeetsArtBiz 

DTM@ArtIsKing.org 
404.695.5769 

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Know Your Worth
​(How much to charge for Art)   

FREE RSVP, bring a Friend! 
 
Simple questions to ask oneself in determining the worth of your art and the value that it deserves when selling your art. Everyone's prices will always be different, but the process is always the same. 

Sunday February 7
Noon - 3pm


Sam Flax South
1745 Peachtree St NE ATL GA  


Noon 
BRING YOUR SKETCHBOOK!  All our meetups start with a sketching session. Bring your Black Books, sketchbooks, notebooks and whichever medium your prefer, and create! Plus if you arrive early, DTM and other professional artists will review your portfolio. 

3pm
Open roundtable discussion sharing info, resources and art life advice to bridge the gap between the artist and art business fundamentals to help artists become successful entrepreneurs. ​

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