I make all of my money as a writer. However, I’m getting pretty tired of writing articles entitled “How to Clean Hair Dye Out of Carpet.” So I decided to become an artist. I’ve been painting up a storm, and my paintings are getting some good feedback. It’s a huge mental shift, though. One of the first things I thought about was, “I have to get new business cards.” Paying for them is no big deal, because I know where I can get free business cards. The big deal is figuring out what to call myself. Artist? Visual Artist? Isn’t that last one repetitive? Artist slash Writer? I’m having an identify crisis over business cards!

Another thing that deserves serious consideration is the design. I’m contemplating hiring a designer for these, as I want them to showcase my favorite painting and look very professional and creative at the same time. Although some great templates are available, I don’t think fine artists should use a template. It sends the wrong message. I’d rather upload something completely unique. However, my strength is in painting, not typography. So I think I’d better find a pro to help out with this. But first–what on earth do I call myself?