Art is Hard

Congratulations! You're a curator. Or maybe you have the opportunity to hang some art at a cool venue. Whether it's your own work, or other artists, here are some fool-proof ways to make everything look great, without losing your mind. Trust me, it can happen. Coordinating artists is like herding cats. Homework #7: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw7 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.

When you’re an artist and an art teacher like me, that’s pretty much asking to be poor. No creative or educator does what they do for the money- that’s the point. We do what we want because we enjoy it, and that has its own reward. Enter, adulthood. You have to put bread on the table, and you have to have Wi-Fi up to be a real human. Here’s what I would do to get my money right. Homework #6: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw6 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.

Starting to feel like a hoarder of art supplies? Unload some of that excess, and let's focus on the stuff that you are truly going to use. Here are my top 5 tools that I use almost daily, even in a time of transition between new media. I've been cranking out more work than ever before, focusing on the necessities. Homework #5: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw5 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.

You landed yourself a job in the exciting vocation of teaching. Is your classroom a jungle, and you feel like you're the Lord of the Flies? Here is an arsenal of items I would think about stocking up on, so you can focus on self-care, student care, and organization. Homework #4: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw4 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.

You would think inspiration comes from other artists, but that is far from the truth. Hoolie is here to debunk the mystery of where visual artists can find a well-spring inspiration- and it might not be from where you expect! Homework #1: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw3 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.

The art and art education world can be difficult to navigate. It takes a special person to be a tattoo artist, museum coordinator, or art teacher. If you've ever wanted to quit your day job and try those out, Hoolie's here to shed some light and give some guidance. Homework #1: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw2 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.

Tired of letting those canvases collect dust in the corner? Hoolie takes you through how to identify, approach, and get your artwork ready to sell. Whether it's small, casual venues, or professional galleries, she's got you covered. Homework #1: www.artbyhoolie.com/hw1 Hoolie is on IG & Twitter @artbyhoolie and /artbyhoolie on FB. Store: www.etsy.com/shop/artbyhoolie Written and performed by Juliana "Hoolie" Rowe, produced and music by Jon R. R. Rowe.