Last post I looked at some headline findings released in April 2024 of the SNAAP 2022 survey of 54K arts, design and related graduates from American universities[1]. Here are some other interesting findings that give a good portrait of the working lives of creative graduates: For creative graduates work – 87% of the alumni between 18-64 […]
Artist, Listen to Michelangelo: Talent Without Imagination Is Nothing
Practice, training, painting 1000 pictures can develop your skills as an artist but it’s nothing if you don’t have the imagination and the creativity to conceive of something in the first place. Spend as much time (if not more) developing your mind as you do your art or craft skills. That’s what will make you […]
Why marketing is not optional for freelancers, why you shouldn’t chase applause, etc. – Internet Truffles week 12
1. It’s time to write a business plan – even if you’re still figuring things out! Excellent set of resources for how to create a business plan. I know most artists and freelancers resist making a business plan – but it doesn’t have to be anything scary. Nor does it have to be anything formal. A […]
Using Canva for Social Media – Part 2 of Canva for Creative Entrepreneurs
Last week we brought you the first part of our three-part blog series, Canva for Creative Entrepreneurs [if you missed it, you can catch up here]. This week we give you Part 2: ‘Using Canva for Social Media’ which focuses on how Canva can help you promote yourself as a Creative Entrepreneur on a variety […]
Canva for Creative Entrepreneurs: Part 1 – Getting Started
For a free graphic design tool, Canva is certainly one to take note of. User friendly, yet brilliantly professional, this tool makes the design process a painless one – making it ideal for beginners and convenient for the more experienced. Over the coming weeks we’ll be bringing you Canva for Creative Entrepreneurs as a three-part […]
Are you allowing enough space for your art to breathe?
Being strategic with free, finding happiness, and getting up off the couch – Internet Truffles Week 8
Welcome to this week’s edition of Internet Truffles – my picks of the best for artists and creatives. Help me celebrate this week as it’s been 4 years that I’ve been blogging at The Thriving Creative. The time has flown by. I’m glad you’ve shared in this time with me. I look forward to what […]
Painful truths about acting talent, a real-world marketing case study & strategies to get sh*t done – Internet Truffles week 7
1. Talent may have less to do with it than you hope It pains me to share this, but I fear in my bones it’s probably true. It’s doubtable how much acting talent actually has with acting success. Some will read this and think ‘that’s just in America’ but I suspect the world […]
Leave Behinds, Portable Portfolios & Portfolio Careers. Internet Truffles Week 5
1. How will they remember you when you leave? This idea of a ‘leave behind’ is a new one to me. I mean, everyone knows they should have a business card and maybe a brochure or flyer you can leave with clients or hand to people who are interested in your work, but a leave […]
Internet Truffles – Week Three
Here’s the latest roundup of my favourite goodies from the world wide web. Hand-picked to enlighten, educate or amuse creative entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes. Like what you see? Let me know! Want to see something else? I’d welcome your feedback. 1. Getting your music out into the world Musicians, what does it […]
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