I always find it kinda funny when someone cold calls my studio and says “I help artists with their business.” My standard reply “Oh, you buy a lot of art?” generally stops them in their tracks.

More often than not, I think those who appreciate a specific work don’t realize that without patronizing the artist, that artist might not be able to survive, let alone thrive, in their craft. With so many friends out there who are designers, visual artists, musicians, chefs and writers, I think it’s safe to say that without their creations, it would be a far less colorful world. 

Go out and support the arts that inspire you, or you may not have the opportunity to do so tomorrow. You’ll enjoy listening to, reading, eating, wearing, or looking at art that will continue to stimulate your senses (and those whom you share it with) for a long time.