Ancient Wisdom: Emerging Artist: The Business Plan (not just) for the Mature Artist

by Sue Favinger Smith

At the age of fifty, Sue Favinger Smith decided to reinvent her life and become an artist. At the age of sixty, she was accepted into the prestigious National Association of Women Artists. Are you thinking about taking the leap and becoming an artist? Do you want a creative lifestyle that supports your talents, energy, expectations and goals, but don’t know where to start? Ancient Wisdom: Emerging Artist is a comprehensive guide for the aspiring artist, written from an artist’s perspective and experience. What makes this plan unique is the emphasis on age, creativity and art, and the powerful advantages of the mature artist over younger peers. Written in a warm and engaging style, this book is a source of encouragement and support, offering key insights into building a strong artistic identity, understanding the business aspects of art, and discovering your true potential. There is honest, real life knowledge in this business plan, not just for your art career, but for living a creative life every day.

110 pages, Paperback

First published November 8, 2011

Reviews

[Debbie Hoskins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm guessing because the author doesn't list a publisher, just herself, that it is self published. I found it very readable! Nice resources. Conversational tone. Great advice on pricing!