Here is a site that has some great advice on staying motivate and cultivating that inner drive that we all need to succeed. Cheers!

http://www.alistapart.com/articles/stayingmotivated/

How to Raise Your Profile as an Artist

Hi folks, this is a very interesting article that I found on http://www.blenderguru.com, hope this will help you in career. Original source: link

How to Raise Your Profile as an Artist

Are you looking to find work as an artist but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone.G’day all! It’s been a long time without a post, but I’ve got a very good reason! I’ve been at the 2010 Blender Conference. Meeting people, getting ideas and giving talks! Today I’ve uploaded the first of my presentations, about ‘How to Raise your Profile as an Artist’. I hope you enjoy it!

Every year thousands of students graduate from college hoping to find a job in the 3d industry but land flat on their face.

Why? The simple fact is, most artists suck at marketing. I don’t say that to be mean, I say that because I used to be there before slowly digging my way out.

In this presentation I’ll share with you the techniques I learned through extensive marketing classes, but geared specifically for artists.

In this presentation you will discover:

• Why most artists are unemployed
• The two big myths that artists follow
• A 6 step guide to fast track your career
• Simple steps you can start doing today to increase your exposure