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In this episode of The Creative Confessions, we're joined by Arizona-based, print artist, Anna of ‪@Sundrop.Studios to discuss how to set up your print display for Artist Alley, what to put in your con app portfolio, and the taboo of money transparency 💸 #mualcaina #artistalley
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⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:29 What did you do before Sundrop Studios
00:01:57 Do you currently do art full-time?
00:02:24 When did you first start doing cons?
00:02:44 How many cons have you done since you first started?
00:03:16 Most successful convention
00:03:41 how has your view on artist alley changed?
00:06:10 Which print sizes do you offer?
00:06:29 Which size is the most popular? Least popular?
00:07:53 How to store prints when vending at cons
00:10:33 Competition in Artist Alley
00:12:59 Con portfolio tips
00:16:14 Artist Alley challenges
00:18:00 Decision-making process for Artist Alley display
00:22:02 Floating vs tripod display
00:25:05 Opinion on proxy experience?
00:28:35 Advice for someone wanting to start Artist Alley
00:32:18 How long have you been vlogging
00:35:10 Do you have a plan out your vlogs
00:36:52 FCFS, Jury, or Lottery
00:38:59 What do you invest in and what are you cheap about?
00:41:37 Controversial AA opinion
00:43:23 Best business investment
00:45:50 Biggest business insecurity
00:52:15 When did you first feel successful?
00:57:00 Upcoming big projects or new products
00:58:31 Outro