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Ask Craz Vol. 4

Ask Craz Vol. 4

Say HERRO to my advice blog post series called “Ask Craz!” The art business world can be vast and pretty...

Ask Craz! – Interview with Kiki D.

I was recently approached by Kiki D. (owner of the lovely character Crescent Gear that I had the pleasure of...

Fighting Con Crud

If you've ever been to a convention, you know that when you awake on the Monday after the con, you're likely to encounter two of the most dreaded phrases in convention lingo: "Post-con depression" (also called "PCD", which is that sad deflated party balloon feeling after you say goodbye to all your friends) and of course "Con Crud." You don't need to be smoochin' or sharing drinks to be susceptible to the latter. If you're a dealer or shopper, you're at a higher risk thanks to all the people you interact with during the weekend as you exchange paper currency (paper money is HELLA GROSS by the way!) for three days straight.

Ask Craz! vol. 3

Ask Craz! vol. 3

Check out Ask Craz! vol. 2 Say HERRO to my advice blog post series called “Ask Craz!” The art business...

Ask Craz! vol. 2

Ask Craz! vol. 2

Check out Ask Craz vol. 1 Say HERRO to my advice blog post series called “Ask Craz!” The art business...

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 3)

Catch up by reading Part 1 and Part 2 of this post! Help your body last as long as your...

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 2)

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 2)

The second part of my three part series that covers more of the keys to personal health that a full-time artist should work into their lives.

Life as a full-time Artist Working from Home (part 1)

Balance is crucial for a diverse and healthy life as well as a healthy business. There are some key elements...

Naughty or Nice: good intentions that offend artists

The line between naughty and nice can get pretty hazy when trying to express admiration of an artist’s work. Here’s...

Top Ways Artists Anger Their Customers

Artists have a lot to manage when they offer their services for commissions: it’s not just about creating artwork. In...