What's the secret to making it as an artist long-term?

Time and consistency—that’s the cheat code. If you can stay consistent in your efforts and never quit for months or years at a time, you will make it. Your business will continue to grow. Ask what all the most successful artists have in common: they’ve been consistent and they’ve never quit. Ninety-nine percent of artists never stay consistent, so the one percent who do, win. This applies equally to everyone—whether you’ve never sold anything, sold a few pieces, are trying to go full-time, or are already doing six figures. It doesn’t matter how many hours per week you have—one hour or thirty—just stay at it without stopping. Some seasons you’ll have more time, some less, but you must keep the gallery doors open. Consistency creates momentum, and momentum is absolutely real.

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Asked by synthesized from teaching · Answered by Patrick · Art Business Webinar · 2026-05-27