Heart to Heart with artist Amanda Hilburn

New Year New Plans

This is a time when I normally look back at the previous year, make plans for the new year, and change anything that I want to do differently in my art business. I’m going to make some changes that I hope make 2023 a easier year for me. You can find the blog post about this topic here: https://artbyamandahilburn.com/new-year-and-new-plans/

Finding Time For Creativity

Finding time in your schedule to be creative is a challenge for us all, but it's so worth the effort! 

What Is Success?

What is success? Just like art...it's so subjective. It really hinges on your own priorities and what you want. Let's talk about that.

How Do You Find Your Artistic Voice?

In my own experience, finding your artistic voice is what we are really looking for when we say we want to find our style.

I Quit Selling My Artwork?

I mention a time lapse painting in this episode. You can watch that here on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MZYmLOW_o5o

The Gift Of Handmade

Change the way you think about commissions. 

Are You Waiting For Perfection?

I’ve been painting irises and thinking about how I don’t know everything that there is to know about painting. Let’s chat about waiting until you know it all or waiting until something is perfect to share it.Watch me paint and chat with me here on the blog: https://artbyamandahilburn.com/are-you-waiting-on-perfection/

Hobby or Business?

There is a difference between having a hobby or a business, and you should consider a few things before you begin selling your artwork.
The decision is really yours, of course.  You get to decide if you want to paint and sell your work as a business owner or just paint for the fun of it.
 
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Am I A Real Artist?

Have you struggled with this question? I hope this will help.
Find the blog post on this same topic here: https://artbyamandahilburn.com/am-i-a-real-artist-telling-a-big-part-of-my-story/
Music by: FlowBeats

Find The Best Classes For You

I've received several messages lately asking for advice about where to begin with my art lessons. I created a path that I call The Artist's Flight Path that helps you get an idea of where you are and what you need most.https://artbyamandahilburn.com/find-the-best-classes-for-you-2/