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JJArtworks Blog

JJ Long is the author and founder of JJArtworks LLC. JJ has been a professional creative entrepreneur and business owner for over 18 years. The purpose of our blog is to help artists thrive in their own businesses by sharing valuable and sincere content.

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How To Run Your Own Paint Party Business - Paint & Sip Training For Beginners

How To Run Your Own Paint Party Business - Paint & Sip Training For Beginners

By JJ Long

Myself and my team have been running successful paint party events for over 8 years now. If you're curious on how to run and operate your own paint and sip...

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When To Offer Discounts As An Artist

When To Offer Discounts As An Artist

By JJ Long

(Image credit: Pexels.com) Over the years I’ve offered many different types of discounts on my oil and acrylic paintings. I’ve done every type of bargain you can think of. I’ve...

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How To Give To Charity As An Artist

How To Give To Charity As An Artist

By JJ Long

(Image credit: Pexels.com) At some point in time in your art career, charities or organizations may ask you to kindly donate your artwork to help them reach their fundraising goals...

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Taking Risks As An Artist

Taking Risks As An Artist

By JJ Long

(Image credit: Pexels.com) Deciding to pursue the arts as a career path is a risk in itself, so as an artist you must get comfortable with taking risks in your...

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The Multi-Passionate Dilemma

The Multi-Passionate Dilemma

By JJ Long

(Image credit: Pexels.com) Over the past few weeks I’ve been really struggling with the fact that I want to do too many creative projects all at once and I’m realizing...

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How To Deal With Overwhelm as a Creative Entrepreneur

How To Deal With Overwhelm as a Creative Entrepreneur

By JJ Long

(Image credit: Pexels.com) This past week I found myself in a mini melt down where I felt super overwhelmed with everything going on in my art business, from having way...

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How To Overcome Failure As An Artist

How To Overcome Failure As An Artist

By JJ Long

(Image credit: Pexels.com) ​What exactly is failure?  According to good old Mr. Google, failure means lack of success or the omission of expected or required action.  I don’t now about...

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