Why recession is a good time to work on your art biz.

A short video today to give you a dose of hope and encouragement. I know many of us creatives and small business owners are experiencing a decline in our business this year. If you really want to build work life around your creativity, don't let a recession stop you. If anything, the world needs more of us who persevere in the things that matter, when the going gets tough.

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Cathy is a self taught watercolor artist based in Los Angeles, CA and the founder of Easy Sunday Club, a collection of art and baby/children's goods that combine fine art aesthetics with playfulness and educational values. Prior to ESC, Cathy got an MBA and worked in the tech industry for 10 years and Nam is an attorney. This channel is our way of giving back to the art community.

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Music: In French (Used w/ Artist Permission)

[jenniferkoistinen]

Thanks for your words of encouragement! I always enjoy seeing your vides.

[AndeeSaraDesigns]

You're always so positive and encouraging. Thank you for this.❤️❤️❤️

[erinsummer]

Thank you so much for this video! I couldn’t agree more

[radhikakshitijsinha]

Thank you so much! This was just piece of advice I needed now as I am getting started with my art website with a lot of ifs and buts and thoughts of pushing it to later. I have never posted a comment on Youtube but I just had to thank you today. And ofcrs for all the practical advice you give in your other videos too!

[franmeehan]

Thank you so much! I was just thinking/fretting about this this morning, and your input could not have come at a better time.

[UnbrandedLifestyle]

Hi! In one of your older videos about taking courses and coaching you mentioned something that was profound to me and that I felt similar about. You said that a lot of the times we don’t need those things and is likely we didn’t try to work it out / figure out ourselves first. But as an artist how do you feel when it comes to investing in paid online communities for support? What’s experience or perspective on this?

[Inkysnootstudio]

I have a question.. I got a new epson p900, and for some reason when I print on A2 sized greeting cards, it prints black specs on the very edges of the card top and bottom. It's driving me crazy. Lol. Do you know a fix to this?

[daveandjacci]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! I subscribed a few years ago, and your advice has helped me tremendously on the business side of doing art. I was wondering how you sign prints of your original paintings. I've read that signing a print on the bottom with pencil is the correct way to sign limited edition prints. I find that it somehow detracts from the art itself. I edit my signature out of the painting after I scan it and then sign and date the print on the back. However, people then can't see who the artist is. Also, do you have your signature on your greeting cards and merchandise? Really looking forward to hearing what you do. Very much appreciate your channel!

[sabinafennart]

aww Cathy I just love your encouraging videos! I'm curious, are your wholesale orders up because you've branched out from Faire?

[PaintBrushBirdie_]

This was extremely helpful !!~ I was just wondering as well would a business license be required to do wholesale btw?