The Museletter

Stress-Free Artist Statements

By Ryan Vai / July 26, 2023 /

When it’s time to write your Artist statement- the creative juices tend to seize up whether you’re an excellent writer, or not. How can you possibly convey the significance, the…

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How To Handle Rejection.

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

When your artwork isn’t received well- it’s not a call to surrender, rather an invitation to investigate & improve. The value of criticism is challenging to unpack- it can seem…

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Don’t Quit Your Day Job?

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

Becoming a Full Time Artist is a slow process, not a leap of faith. A “day job” can take the pressure off financially, allow you to explore, protect product prices,…

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On Full Display 

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

Displays and packaging are the first (and last) impression a buyer encounters. Whether it’s a vendor table, pretty frame, or pyramid of cookie boxes at the grocery store- great displays…

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Find Your Niche 

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

You are not Amazon. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of new products, requests from customers, and attempts to reach a broader audience. Expanding the growth of…

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Time Is On Your Side

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

Focus is so very important in a world full of distractions and opportunity. How we structure each day can be as important as what we do with it. Today we’re…

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How to Build a Body of Work 

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

Once an Artist has established their medium, technique and skills- content and subject matter take center stage. Developing a body of work is an important process for both the Artist…

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How to Talk About Your Work

By Ryan Vai / January 1, 2023 /

It’s one thing to make beautiful artwork, and quite another to confidently communicate about it. Talking about your work can take many forms: writing descriptions, presenting a statement, studio visits,…

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How To Handle Rejection As An Artist

By Pat / August 25, 2022 /

When your Artwork isn’t received well- it’s not a call to surrender, rather an invitation to investigate & improve. The value of criticism is challenging to unpack– it can seem…

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