Straight Talk on the Biz of Being an Artist with Shirley Williams | CI #22

[@nancychilcott3993]

Exactly what I needed to hear for the stage I am at. The transparency of Shirley's words are still resonating with me. Finding out what it truly means to live as an artist has given me the tools to reassess my life. Only I can determine where I'm going, no one else. Plan the work, then work the plan. Gotta go now..... gotta get a plan.

[@timothycunninghamfinearts]

THE BEST ARTIST PODCAST EPISODE TO DATE! This interview with the a now world known artist, recalls everything it took to get started and to continue doing what is her "life" art. Absolutely awesome delivery.

[@ShirleyWilliamsArt]

Thanks so very much for your supportive comments :)

[@cyndigonzalez1876]

This is probably the most helpful video that I have seen so far by Creative Insurgents! Thanks Shirley and Melissa!

[@ShirleyWilliamsArt]

Thanks Cyndi- Glad to know you found this worth your time:) Have a creative day!

[@howtosellartonline]

Cyndi Gonzalez Glad it was helpful! I was sad I missed the live conversation, but totally excited to watch it. Shirley Williams thanks for being our guest!

[@cyndigonzalez1876]

Shirley Williams Your "straight talk" about being an artist was great for helping me make up my mind about what direction to head in; so far I think I'm on track :-)

[@suzanleisering7572]

great interview! So helpful. Thank you very much

[@SequoiaMakes]

I love your videos. It is so helpful to hear from other artists about what it takes to be a professional artist. I wish I'd had this info 10 or 15 years ago!

[@gabs7768]

Thank you for this amazing video! Your channel is so interesting and helpful especially for the young artists! In general artists don't have a lot of knowledge about the marketing. The information we receive from your videos are a starting point for a better understanding of this business. Keep up the good work! xxx

[@kellieshepherdmoeller]

Great insight...I appreciate the transparency and reality check!

[@Cindywilliamsartist]

Hey Melissa and Cory ! Just dropping by to say hi! Still loving your podcasts, and thanks for doing it for eveybody :)

[@howtosellartonline]

Cindy Williams Thanks a lot Cindy!

[@dawntappen2477]

Great interview!!!! Thank you!!! Going to share right now!

[@SHER7067]

Great interview! Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@davidroman9643]

Shirley si so awesome!! thanks for this

[@FabriceBourrelly]

brilliant, thanks guys!

[@mashalashangry2438]

Hi there I am an artist and live in France , in a little town but very famous for its artistic connections to the impressionists and proximity of Paris. I have an " atelier d'artist' as we call it here , a gallery own by an artist where we sell our own work. I have it for 7 years and was so tree led for a while, the whole idea helped me to skip galleries and their rules. Now I ' ve started to have a feeling that I am a bit stuck and need to enlarge my area of selling and vitalize the whole process of sales. I found this interview very helpful and I would like to hear from the artists who have the same situation , how you guys find your ways and your advises. And thank you again so much for doing this series of interviews , great help! Merci!

[@jorgefernandes808]

Hi. I've one question about the pricing method. Shirley says that she calculates the price per linear inch. What is the linear inch, it's that measure from lhe lower left corner to the upper right corner? This question might look absurd, but I'm not American and I'm not familiar with those measuring scales. Thanks.

[@ShirleyWilliamsArt]

Hi Jorge - Yes you are correct. The calculation is the Width + Height x $Rate. It works in cm also. Just adjust your $Rate for canvas, paper etc.

[@jorgefernandes808]

Shirley Williams Thanks a lot for the answer Shirley and the best for you and your work.

[@ShirleyWilliamsArt]

Jorge Fernandes Thanks Jorge. Happy to help. Have a successful and creative day.

[@howtosellartonline]

Jorge Fernandes Great question. We get that one a lot. Thanks for responding Shirley Williams

[@AngelaGreenart]

That was a great interview. A little distracted by whatever that was in the background. A pet? Optical illusion? But then I refocused. (Smile)

[@AngelaGreenart]

Lol Great job though. Very informative!

[@rosefalcone4844]

am i the only one who sees the insurgent baby rat scampering over the hardwood floors in the background?

[@simona.pavlovic]

+Rose Falcone haha you re not alone :))