I definitely think I could/need to be better at marketing. I'm good at being an artist, but not at marketing myself or my work. Doesn't come naturally.
I have donated work to a worthy cause.
And, thank you for the invitation to join this group!
That is a huge area. It includes creating resumes and portfolios, approaching galleries, researching opportunities, sending press releases, etc. I haveproblems with all of the above, but I think that my biggest issue is taking the time to find and approach galleries. I conveniently don't find the time, and therefore avoid the rejection...
I could be better, much better, at organizing the business piece of my art. I have recently had many deadlines for different projects all at once and my head was spinning. I finally had to hire a friend to work for me for two days just to get me under controll. I have a friend who used to do drug research and she has promised to help me develop "systems".
I give art away quite often. Actually, I get a little tired of it. I get "hit on" by every organization in town: the Rotary Club, high school teams, daycares, etc. The hospital asked me to donate a piece valued at $1000! I have had to limit my charities to the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice (my favorite) and to programs that benefit children. Also, I have a budget for charity now so when it's used up, it's gone. I don't mean to sound ungracious but sometimes I'm approached a couple times/week.
-------------------------------------------------------------- Alison Vernon: Palette Knife Artist
I wish I were better at technology and the way it relates to my art (Web sites, blogs, etc.). I also wish I were more self-disciplined. I let general "busyness" get in the way of creating art and in the way of learning new tech skills.
Years ago I donated a lovely piece (one of my favorites) to the Boys and Girls Club auction here in Escondido. Then this year I donated a piece to the city's municipal gallery for their annual fundraising event. The event was a success, and it was fun to participate.
