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colorcodedcreative
- Apr 7
- 4 min
Imposter Syndrome and How to Kick It!
Do you ever feel like people are going to call you out for not being an expert or a "real [insert your chosen title here]"? Do you feel like you don't truly belong within your industry or fit into the mold like everyone else? Imposter syndrome is SO REAL and more common than you'd think - especially for women. I deal with imposter syndrome all the time as a professional artist and now artist coach with no degree or professional training in the fine arts, business, or coaching
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colorcodedcreative
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Five Things to Consider When Pricing Your Artwork
Pricing your work is a very personal and individual decision. No one else can determine the value of your creation. There is no one ‘right’ formula to use to create your pricing system, but there are FIVE different things you should consider when setting your prices – especially if you are building a business and making a living from your art. Grab my free Pricing Formula Guide here to put this into action! ____________________________ TIME: calculate the amount of time you s
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colorcodedcreative
- Jan 21
- 3 min
Color-Coded Creatives: The Artist Behind the Business
Hey there! I’m Melissa – the professional scratchboard artist running a successful fine arts business with no “background” in fine arts or business. At 25, I decided that it was time to take my hobby to the next level and in one weekend made the decision to try my hand at being a professional, full-time artist. Here’s how it happened… I was showing my work at a local juried, fine arts show. I spent the first day of the festival chatting with my neighboring artists and receive
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