Have you got a passion for art, but find yourself unable to pursue it because of financial or time problems?

I know how you feel. It was the same for me. I loved art, yet didn’t have much time or money to spend on it.

But I managed to start my career in art anyway and so can you. This blog will take you from the very beginning of your journey as an artist and help you every step of the way with both practical advice and motivation .

Artists today, especially young artists, face more and more challenges with less and less resources. This is a blog to help build a community of artists to support each other, share the experience, and help navigate the obstacles.

Artists are banding together to help promote one another’s work. We realize that The Art World is filled with gatekeepers, each with different agendas and goals. We’re here to help you navigate this new frontier.

The Art Blog is run by a group of artists who are passionate about art. Our goal: To provide information on how to succeed as an artist in the 21st Century.

I am an artist looking to connect with other artists, collectors, gallerists, and anyone else interested in art. I have a lot of experience in the art world and am willing to share it to help others in their pursuits.

I have had many opportunities to exhibit my work at galleries and museums both here in Houston, Texas and nationally. I have also had my work featured in several publications such as: The Washington Post, Art News Magazine, Art Business News Magazine, and many more.

I am always looking for new opportunities to learn about the art industry and gain new insights into my own work.

If you are interested in connecting please feel free to contact me.

My email address is: artsblogger@gmail.com

All though high school, I had been drawing and painting and learning about the art world. I was a self taught artist with a natural talent. My work was getting attention. As a senior I created a mural for my school cafeteria. It featured many themes that were prominent in my artwork. I always said that if it wasn’t for my parents, I would have become an artist as soon as I started to draw at the age of five.

~~~When I was young, my parents told me that if I wanted to be an artist one day, that they’d support me no matter what. They always showed me their support by giving me great life lessons and prayers throughout my youth.

~~~When it came time for college, I had mixed feelings about not following through on my dream to be an artist full time. I decided to go to college because of the family and friends who supported me all throughout my high school career and because of the amazing scholarship opportunities were ripe for the taking. It was hard deciding how to balance my original dreams with those of everyone else’s. There were times when it felt like there wasn’t enough time or money in the world to pursue both dreams at once; but I still managed to stay active in both worlds somehow. Through it

“If you want to be an artist, you have to get used to rejection by galleries and dealers. When I first started out, I was rejected so often that I got depressed. And I had it pretty easy compared to most artists. I didn’t even try to market my work until I was in college-and even then, there wasn’t a lot of pressure on me because I was an English major with no practical skills whatsoever except writing.

Artists can make a living only if they have enough people interested in what they create. In other words, you need to learn how to spread the word about your artwork. And there are many ways to do it.

So, if you’re interested in making money with your artwork, prepare yourself and begin networking. The sooner you start, the better!

Many people want to be professional artists or at least earn their living in the arts, but the odds are that you won’t. You may well be saying “But I’m good enough! I know I can do it!” Trust me—you’re not.

I’ve been an artist for over thirty years, and I’ve worked with thousands of artists from all over the world. I’ve seen the good ones rise and the bad ones fall. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that those who succeed have one thing in common: they are realistic about what they have to offer and what they can expect to achieve.

To make a living as an artist, you need to develop a realistic view of your own talent, skills, and ambitions. If you aren’t prepared to sacrifice everything else in your life to making art—a big if—you’ll need to find a way to support yourself through another job while you practice your art part-time. If you’re willing to make that sacrifice, then you’ll need to choose between doing what you love and doing something more marketable