Furniture Artist Life with Aaron Aaron

CommunicationIn this episode, I want to challenge you to have conversations. Go out of your way to communicate with others. Make a difference in your day and in the day of others. You may change your life while you are at it.Support the Show.

Critiquing Your WorkDo you work on a project, and you get that feeling that something isn’t quite right about it, and you aren’t sure how to fix it?There are a lot of factors that can affect how you edit your project so it feels right. What is it that is making you feel like something needs to be edited or adjusted?o Is it the right fit for your home?o Is it something your customers will want?o Are you concerned about what others will think?o Is it a good des...

Balance· In this episode, I want to not only discuss balance, but I find it important to talk about goals or purpose.· This is one of the top topics that affect all of us. · Where in the world do we find time to do furniture life· We all would say we are already busy· I find the most likely reason we have this topic crosses our minds is that we are looking to do more. · &n...

Studio SpaceHow’s your studio space looking? Are you ready to get one set up? With any creative space, they typically take on the needs of your creative style.The number one goal of any space is efficiency. If you can’t access what you need quickly, you are making extra work and then there is less time to be creative and do your craft.I have been painting furniture for almost 6 years at this point and I am happy to share more about my space.My studio is a converted, enclosed porch with c...

· White, Cream, Gray—that’s what sells—right?· If you are making a living and killing it, and you love that, then you are good to go · Is that what you want to do?· Are you just going through the motions?· Consider diversifying your portfolio. There’s can be a balance of making money, selling furniture the public wants, and then also painting what inspires you. Find that balance of keeps your ...

When you agree to purchase furniture on your favorite sale site like Marketplace. It’s time to go get the piece. Maybe you are even at a garage sale or estate sale. Are you ready to take a piece home?Here are some items to have ready· We have a tool bag. It is also what we take when we go fluff or work in our booth.· In the bago tape measureo flathead (antique screws)o Phillip's heado Screwdriver with the ability to change bitso &nb...