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As a small business owner, I oftentimes forget to pat myself on the back when I hit major milestones in my business. Things like reaching 1,000 followers on Instagram, launching my first Instagram Reel, or getting my first order were all moments that I remember doing a happy dance for, but how long did it take me to get from one milestone to the next?

One question I get asked a lot as an artist running my own business is: "What type of business should I create if I want to start selling my art too?"

Right off the cuff, one piece of advice I can give is to not get too bogged down by what decision you decide to move forward with. Don’t let one decision stop you from building something you’re passionate about. You’re not married to this decision, and you CAN change your mind later. Let's see which business entity is the best fit for you.

Between a full-time job, friends, family, you-time, and everything in between, it may seem impossible to even think of starting a business. Or, maybe you’ve already started hustlin’ and are stretching yourself too thin.

A couple of years ago, I wanted to expand my product line to include stickers! There were a few things that were really important to me at the time for me to add it to my store...

 

A lot of people have turned to me and asked, how do I manage my life (and live semi-comfortably), while running a business on my own? Well, the answer is a long one, so I figured I’d just write about it in today’s blog post.

Derwent graciously sent over an assortment of the Derwent Academy products, a line designed for aspiring artists, hobbyists, and students to help develop their artistic skill. Of the care package that I received, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the three products that I was most excited to try: the sketching pencils, colour pencils, and watercolour pencils.

It’s obvious to say that I follow a LOT of artists on Instagram. One of the most common trends some of my favorite artists have pursued is the 365 Art Challenge, where you create something every day for one full year.

I have a problem. Whenever I see a fellow artist showing off their art supplies, I have to buy it and try it out for myself. Though fun, this has become quite an expensive habit. There have been some supplies that I’ve loved along the way, and some I could’ve definitely lived without.

Success! You’ve made it to the con!

Setup usually takes place either the day before or the morning of the first day of the con. If you’re traveling far, be sure to give yourself plenty of time, because you never know what kind of unexpected traffic, car trouble, or obstacles you might encounter along the way.