Damien Franco

Not To Dos

Local blogger and business/marketing guru Maria Elena Duron has a great post on Making a List of NOT To Dos and I thought it was a really great idea.
Her blog is about creating buzz for businesses through new media and old business combined. This is a great resource for artists as our business models really [...]

Oh Yeah, That Other Damien Guy

Is anyone else getting tired of hearing about that other Damien guy?
Okay, so maybe it’s an annoyance for me and me only.
Whether you like his art or not, you have to consider that Damien Hirst’s work as a buisnessman is superb.
Want evidence?

A diamond-encrusted skull by British artist Damien Hirst has sold for $122 million, a record price [...]

Being Safe, Being Extraordinary, Being Both

As creative professionals we tend to want to do everything our own way.  It’s in our nature really.  We’ve struggled and struggled with creatively becoming individuals that are extraordinary in every effort to stand out from the crowd.
Our work is important.  It is original, and deserves attention.
These traits are embedded in artists either through nature [...]

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