Career

December 19, 2017

6 Questions to Help You Discover Your Creative Niche as an Artist

When transitioning into a creative career, it's not enough to simply think “I want to be an artist” or “I want to be a designer.” Visual arts, photography, and design are such big categories that you'll want to figure out where your niche is and how you define yourself as an artist. For some, this may be straightforward but for many creatives, finding out who you are—and who your audience is—can seem like a daunting task.

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November 28, 2017

5 Strategies to Skyrocket Your Email Newsletter to the Next Level

One of the most important aspects of marketing your creativity is a successful newsletter. It's a powerful tool for keeping your network abreast of all your latest projects. By keeping your audience informed of what you’re up to, you’re continuing to deepen your relationship with your fans and followers. Unfortunately, email newsletters can often be an afterthought—slapped together haphazardly in between other tasks.

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November 21, 2017

5 Factors to Keep in Mind When Marketing Your Creativity

So you've made the leap into a creative career, have your website set up, and are ready to sell your art or services online. But how do you get a following that can take your career to the next level? Marketing is one of the most important aspects to any profession, but particularly if you are working freelance as a creative. It's essential to get your marketing right in order to reach your potential.

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November 3, 2017

15 Online Art Classes to Take Your Creativity to New Heights This Week

As the year comes to a close, it’s tempting to want to curl up on your couch and binge watch the latest show on Netflix. While comforting, we’re here to tell you that are other options as the weather gets colder—like taking photography and art classes online! Through e-learning sites like Craftsy and CreativeLive, you can push the boundaries of your imagination and discover new artistic approaches.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.