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The Best from Ancient Artist: Developing an Art Career after 50

Do you ever read something, and then, months later, wish you could find it again? It drives me crazy. So this lens highlights the most popular posts on the Ancient Artist: Developing an Art Career after 50 blog. Not everything I write is worth remembering, but on occasion, a post really strikes a note with my readers and I know that it's one that needs to be listed here.

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Tips, information and encouragement for mature artists starting their careers

Ancient Artist is a blog that encourages emerging mature artists by providing information, inspiration, advice based on experience, humor, current affairs and philosophical discussions.

The focus is on developing an art career and the information really applies to all ages.

This lens highlights some of the most popular posts from recent months, and puts them together in an easy to access form.

Top Ten Posts from Ancient Artist 

The Near-Extinction of Blind Faith
Discussion about how "late blooming" artists don't do it alone - they usually have a strong "patron" network encouraging them to persevere.
Ancient Wisdom Emerging Artist: The Business Plan
Discusses and provides link to the free PDF Ancient Wisdom Emerging Artist: A Business Plan for the Mature Artist.
What Does It Take to be Talented?
Discussion about the characteristics of "talented" people that enable them to succeed.
Who Put a Hole in My Bucket
Discussion about creative marketing ideas for Artists in a down economy.
Did Your Art Career Just Enter an Empty Room?
Encouragement for artists as they work on their careers during these slow economic times.
The Value in Mini-Marketing
Discusses ways for artists to continue marketing without spending a lot of money.
Ancient Artist: The Seven Characteristics That Distinguish Older Artists from their Younger Peers
Discusses the advantages mature artists have when compared to their younger peers, using research from Martin S. Lindauer
Ancient Artist: Sitting Down with Katherine Tyrrell
Sunday Salon: Interview with Katherine Tyrrell
Ancient Artist: Ten Things You Can Do Now
Lists ten proactive things an artist can do right now
Ancient Artist: The Best Creative Marketing Ideas for 2008
The three best marketing ideas for developing an art career.

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Careers in Art (Careers in) by Blythe Camenson

Careers in Art (Careers in) by Blythe Camenson

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Success in the Arts: What It Takes to Make It in Creative Fields by A Michael Shumate

Success in the Arts: What It Takes to Make It in Creative Fields by A Michael Shumate

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Careers In Art: An Illustrated Guide by Gerald Brommer, Joseph Gatto

Careers In Art: An Illustrated Guide by Gerald Brommer, Joseph Gatto

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Opportunities in Commercial Art and Graphic Design Careers by Barbara Gordon

Opportunities in Commercial Art and Graphic Design Careers by Barbara Gordon

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