business

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...

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...

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...

Selling at Canadian Conventions (pt. 1)

PREFACE: This blog post is anecdotal with references, links, and phone numbers. This should serve as a reference but does not...

ART IS PAIN: Dealing with repetitive motion injuries

As a full-time artist (and with plenty of friends who are also hard-working art professionals), I know we artists have...

Top 5 ways conventions let their vendors down (+ Cons doing things that artists love!)

Prologue For most people in the furry fandom, conventions are an escape from life’s daily pressures. But for thousands of...

Should I make a Facebook Page for my Art?

Question: “I share my artwork through my personal page on Facebook and I seem to be doing ok. Should I...

Crazdude’s Art Biz Crash Course (Advice MEGA POST)

TL;DR: A little bit goes a long way and a tiny bit more goes much farther. Value yourself, treat your business...