Oh, heeey. Welp, it’s been a year. I normally try to keep things positive and motivational here, but I very much value openness and honesty more. For the last almost 2 years, I’ve been repetitively saying I was “burnt out”. Maybe that’s how it started, but this last year I hit a low and went […]
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It’s my birthday! Today I turned 31, and dang I’m still feeling some growing pains. I am in a season of growth. Growing in myself, my business, and my relationships. Remember those growing pains when you were a kid? Both the mental, and physical pains of growing up? It was so hard learning how to
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Plus a free downloadable resources list! Have you ever wondered what kind of tools or resources one might need to start an art business? It’s not much, I’ll be honest. I started mine with about $500 worth of supplies and a fierce drive to create. Got myself some nice paints & brushes, bought a printer
Tools I Love That Helped Build My Art Business Read More »
1. CHARGE MORE. The number one thing I learned in my first year is to set higher prices. I’ve been stuck in the imposter syndrome mindset for so long, still feeling like I’m a beginner in ways, and realized that I needed to start calling myself a professional working artist (because I am!) As soon
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Let’s talk about creative block. Ugh, we hate it. It happens to every artist, even if they seem to be pumping out new work all the time. Before starting Fox & Fables, I went through a 4 year creative block.. Yikes!!! Anyway, I got out of it and so can you. I’ve created a list
3 Cures for Art Block & How to Stay Inspired Read More »
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by social media? We’ve definitely all been there. Most people like to follow accounts that are aspirational to them. Personally, my feeds are filled with talented artists, beautiful home renovations, gardens and travel. With all the amazing content out there, it becomes SO hard to stop
Artist Envy: 4 Ways to Pull Yourself Out of the ‘Comparison Trap’. Read More »
Hi there and welcome to the Fox & Fables blog! As someone who is not a blogger, or reader of blogs, this is very new to me. Honestly, if you had told me a few years ago that I’d start a blog, I probably would have laughed. I’ve never been the type of person to
Finding Inspiration. Welcome to the Fox & Fables Blog! Read More »
