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Respecting Your Creations: Flex Your Business Muscle

Tools for Artists.

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Sonia SuperSonic
16 Oct • ~ Reading Time: 11 minutes

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In the Making Phase

Hello, dear readers. Today, I am in the midst of a five-day coding sprint preparing a lovely tool for our Women in AI virtual learning session next week. I encourage you to register for the session and get the details below.

Currently, I'm engrossed in coding a Next.js application, a powerful tool that has proven to be a game-changer in our development process. AI has been instrumental in debugging and untangling Next.js' modular codebase, saving us valuable time and resources. While we're not quite at the stage of coding on autopilot for web apps, the benefits of this application far outweigh the tradeoff. The time saved from endless Google searches and sifting through lengthy StackOverflow threads is a testament to its efficiency.

While in DND (do not disturb) mode, sharing a tool I built to help manage creative business workflows and the accompanying case study makes sense. Since I released this back in June, I have had a few inquiries about tools for artists. Enjoy, and remember to hit reply or drop a comment if you have thoughts, ideas, or feedback.

The Solo Creator Workflow

Meet SuperSonic, a vibrant solo creator whose life revolves around her art. Recently, she received a last-minute invitation to apply for an exclusive artist grant—a potential milestone that could elevate her career to new heights. With the deadline fast approaching, the stakes couldn't be higher. Still, as she begins to gather her materials, a familiar wave of anxiety washes over her, clouding her focus with doubt and uncertainty.

A digital illustration of a young woman sitting cross-legged on the floor of an art studio, surrounded by art supplies and paintings. She has a thoughtful expression, wearing large round glasses and a blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves, accessorized with a large circular pendant necklace and a headband. Her wavy brown hair with blue highlights complements her artistic environment. The background features colorful paintings, including a prominent one with a surreal face. The artwork is enclosed in a circular frame with a bold turquoise border.

The studio is disorganized but her business has a system.

The Nightmare

In a vivid nightmare, SuperSonic finds herself amid utter chaos. Her studio is a whirlwind of scattered sketches, lost files, and looming deadlines. Desperately, she searches for her artist statement and CV, but they are elusive, swallowed by the disarray. Her pulse quickens as the stress mounts, the clutter around her mirroring the disorganization clouding her mind. Each tick of the clock is a reminder of the ticking time bomb of her commitments: the grant application and a delayed commission for a crucial client. Disappointment and fear grip her as she envisions the fallout—missed opportunities and a tarnished reputation. The nightmare spirals as she feels herself drowning in a sea of unmet deadlines and unfulfilled promises.

A digital illustration of a young woman with expressive wide eyes and an excited expression, wearing large round glasses. Her wavy brown hair with blonde highlights frames her face, and she has hoop earrings. She is dressed in a red jacket over a blue turtleneck sweater. The background features a calendar with colorful dates, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. The artwork is enclosed in a circular frame with a bold pink border.

Beware — The Artist’s Nightmare Scenario

Awakening – The Revelation

Jolted awake, SuperSonic's heart races—her face wet with the sweat of panic. But as her eyes adjust to the dim light of dawn, a wave of relief washes over her. It was just a nightmare. She breathes deeply and remembers the tools and strategies she has implemented. Thanks to TheTechMargin's creative business framework, she has everything she needs to be organized and ready. With renewed confidence, she realizes she can prevent her nightmare from becoming a reality.

A digital illustration of a young woman standing in an office or studio environment, holding a laptop with an Apple logo. She has a warm and confident smile, wearing large round glasses and a denim shirt with embroidered flowers on the shoulders. Her wavy brown hair is styled with a headband, and she is accessorized with hoop earrings and layered necklaces. The background features colleagues working and floral artwork on the walls, creating a creative and professional atmosphere. The artwork is enclosed in a circular frame with a bold dark blue border.

Everything within reach for any opportunity that arises.

Solution in Action

With purpose, SuperSonic turns to her Artist Ally template. She pulls up her artist statement and CV, refining them with precision using insights from AI with the Art Insight Guide.

AI also helps her craft accessible image descriptions, ensuring her submission is complete and inclusive. Integrating these tools transforms her workflow, enabling her to assemble a professional, compelling grant application within a single day—an outcome starkly contrasting her nightmarish vision.

As a subscriber to TheTechMargin, you can access the same resources as SuperSonic. The links below will allow you to download your art business tools for free. If you would like more content about managing your art business and the processes I use and recommend, send me a note at [email protected].

Create a free account with Notion and copy the Artist Ally template into your workspace. Instructions for using the template are available on the home page of the Artist Ally template; for more comprehensive how-to guides and tools, sign up for art business notifications here.

Load the Artist Ally into Notion (create a free account if needed) and start managing your creative business with ease (love that sweet organization).

TheTechMargin Artist Ally Explore

TheTechMargin's comprehensive Notion template designed for artists and creators. Perfect for artists seeking to organize their creative workflow and enhance their professional growth.

AI Helper - Art Insight Guide

Creative assistant for assessing and describing images. Load this custom GPT at the click of a button and start working with visual ai tools that support your workflow from alt tags on images to descriptive words to embellish your artist statement.

A digital illustration of a young woman standing in front of a wall adorned with colorful floral paintings. She has a confident and creative demeanor, wearing large round glasses and a fitted tank top that reveals her vibrant floral tattoos on her arms and shoulder. Her wavy brown hair, highlighted with blue, is styled up, and she is accessorized with statement earrings and layered necklaces. The background features detailed flower artworks, enhancing the artistic and lively atmosphere. The artwork is enclosed in a circular frame with a bold pink border.

She can trust her business is in order and focus on creating.

Benefits of the New System

SuperSonic is no longer at the mercy of reactive impulses but is proactive and strategic. Her new approach reduces her reliance on seasonal buying trends and sporadic sales, steadying her income and liberating her from confusion about the current state of her business. SuperSonic has created new revenue opportunities for her art because she has control over her inventory and can plan for fluctuations in market demand. She is empowered, independent, and equipped to seize future opportunities with the assurance that she is fully prepared to meet them head-on. SuperSonic now stands on the solid ground of a system offering more than mere organization—it promises sustainability and growth.

A digital illustration of a young woman standing confidently with her arms crossed in an art studio. She has a warm smile, wearing large round glasses and a fitted tank top that reveals her colorful floral tattoos on her arms. Her wavy brown hair, highlighted with blue and styled up, complements her artistic persona. She is accessorized with dangling earrings and layered necklaces. The background features vibrant floral paintings on the walls, enhancing the creative and dynamic atmosphere. The artwork is enclosed in a circular frame with a bold green border.

She is professional and creative, an empowered artist.

Conclusion

SuperSonic's journey from a nightmare of chaos to a reality of control illustrates the profound impact of integrating technology into the creative process. While she now devotes time to work on her art business each week, SuperSonic no longer laments spending this time away from her creative practice. She knows the ins and outs of her pricing and sales and can easily prepare for exciting opportunities like a significant art grant.

To learn more about TheTechMargin's tools and artist business processes, sign up to be notified of new content and tell me a little about yourself via this form.

Remember to explore technology as a tool that can work for you. Don't be afraid to experiment, and most importantly, have fun!

Let's innovate together to transform challenges into opportunities and embrace discomfort in the name of fearless and transformational growth.

Thank you for reading, — Sonia, a.k.a SuperSonic 

A digital illustration of a young woman sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor displaying various floral artworks. She has a friendly and creative expression, wearing large round glasses and a denim vest over a light blouse. Her wavy hair features colorful highlights in shades of blue, purple, and blonde. She is accessorized with hoop earrings and a pendant necklace. The background includes framed abstract art and a potted plant, creating a vibrant and artistic workspace. The artwork is enclosed in a circular frame with a bold pink border.

That satisfying feeling of professionalism as an artist.

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