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    Art Festivals: During and After A Show
    melissahelene
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 8 min

    Art Festivals: During and After A Show

    After participating in my first two juried art festivals of summer 2021, it feels very appropriate and timely that we are discussing what to expect when you show your work at an art festival and the things to do afterward. This is part three of my series about juried art festivals - if you missed part one (applying) or part two (preparing), be sure to check those out too! Let's dive in! LOAD IN: each festival will have specific instructions for how and when to arrive to their
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    Five Ways to Get Organized in Your Creative Business
    colorcodedcreative
    • Mar 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Five Ways to Get Organized in Your Creative Business

    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your physical or mental space? Do you forget to do things because you don't have a central location for your projects and tasks? Does managing your business finances give you butterflies? If your answers were YES, please know that you are certainly not alone and I am here to help you straighten that all out. My superpower is organization and I have FIVE tips to help you organize your work and your business! Organization will save you time, mone
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    The Importance of Art Festivals in My Business
    melissahelene
    • Feb 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Importance of Art Festivals in My Business

    Business As An Artist "Why don't you just sell online?" "Are you selling your work on social media?" "...but they're having an online event, that's a good alternative, right?" Yes, but also a big NO. Art festivals are my chosen business model for a few very important reasons and while I do sell online through my Scratchboard Shop, promote and sell on social media, offer reproductions and small original work, host seasonal sales, and participate in and host virtual events, non
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    Five Things to Consider When Pricing Your Artwork
    colorcodedcreative
    • Feb 18, 2021
    • 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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    Conservation, Awareness, Advocacy | The Third Pillar | Business Post
    melissahelene
    • Sep 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Conservation, Awareness, Advocacy | The Third Pillar | Business Post

    Hey there! This quote speaks to me in big ways!! As an avid hiker, someone who yearns for the solace of nature, a wildlife artist, sustainability junkie, supporter of renewable energies, and animal lover, it is important to me that I respect the natural order of Earth and try to limit the impact of my human footprint. Something so important in my personal life has, naturally, spilled over into my business life. So the reason we're here today - the third pillar of Melissa H
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