Last December I wrote a blog post called Don’t Lose Your Mind Because of a Bad eBay Buyer. I used to have a talent for soaking up other people’s negative energy and turning it into anxiety or anger. Of course, I wouldn’t show these feelings to anyone. I would keep all my feelings pent up inside.
Yeah… I know… such a healthy way of being. Read the rest of this entry »
I wanted to become an artist. Great. Now what?
I wanted to start my own small business at home so that I could be my own boss, make the paintings I was inspired to create, be in charge of my own schedule and live a fulfilling life.
Sounds good. But…. now what? Read the rest of this entry »
My entire life, I’ve heard people say to me, “You worry too much.”
So, my journey of being an artist and owning a small business in these economic times comes to no surprise that it can push me over the edge with stress and anxiety. The biggest fear I’ve had since September 2008 (when the economy collapse was heard all over the world) is, “How am I going to pay my rent? My bills? My student loans?” I went from making $2000-$7000 a month from 2006-2008, to making only $9000 in 2009. Yup! $9000 in ONE WHOLE YEAR… and with that comes the nagging fear of the future. Read the rest of this entry »
Laura Hollick – soul artist, model, dancer, radio personality, writer, owner of the Soul Art Studio, spiritual teacher, featured on the cover of magazines, vibrant soul, inspirational… and so much more! This is why when she asked to interview me, I was so excited, honored… AND NERVOUS!!! Read the rest of this entry »
I sell original paintings on eBay, and every once in awhile I get an eBay buyer who sends me an email saying how disappointed they are in my services; and every time, I feel horrible.
I care about my customers. However, at times, I think I care TOO much. Read the rest of this entry »
EBay is ONE way artists can start selling their artwork online and get instant exposure to art buyers around the world. However, as more and more artists are selling their artwork on eBay, the competition has become fierce. With over 60,000 works of art currently being sold directly by artists on eBay, it can seem like your artwork disappears into the abyss.
