Creating artwork that has value sometimes means that you set a price and stick to it. If that means that some people can't consume your art, then so be it. You can create another form that's more accessible so more people can enjoy it. But to be a Valued Artist, the answer 'no' has to be okay.
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A couple months I ago I wrote a post called The Right Price, in which I argued that the good pricing has nothing to do with how much work went into your art and everything to do with how much your target audience values it. I still think that's true, but I also wrote about how to determine what value your target audience might place on your art. My advice was decent, but I've since learned a little more. Allow me to explain.
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As an artist, stand firm in how you want to express yourself but also be open when it comes to the way people experience your work. Maybe you should explain more (or less). Maybe you should charge more (or less). Whatever the case, having that perspective should make suggestions easier to process.
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I have a confession to make that will surprise absolutely no one. I'm not good at everything. I try to work diligently and communicate effectively, but there are (and always will be) deficiencies that hold me back from achieving maximum artistic greatness. The trick is to be okay with imperfection while still seeking to improve.
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All your concerns are valid. You don't have all the money you could use, you can't use every helpful tool that's available, and you might fail. Who cares? Life is a learning experience, so get out there and figure some things out. Start somewhere, and you might be pleasantly surprised at where you end up.
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