In today’s economy, artists need to learn to market themselves, and a blog is a great way to start. Your career truly is in your hands, and an online presence is crucial. Don’t get discouraged or overwhelmed by everything you see on the internet– just remember to always stay true to yourself. To me, processing what I see online is no different than processing what I see in museums, galleries, art shows, etc. Filter in what you find inspiring and helpful!

This topic especially is one I have been thinking about a lot. I am currently working a day job that requires 9 hours a day in front of the computer- with very little actual work to do! It’s obviously a great time to catch up on blogs, but I’ve also realized that I need to step away from the computer and get inspiration elsewhere as well. I’m not only getting overloaded, I also start to feel like my work doesn’t live up to everything I see on the internet- so helpful to hear other artists speak about this honestly.