“ It never hurts to ask…” If you have ever spent time with me, I'm sure you've heard this phrase pop out of my mouth. It's one of my mantras. It's the main reason I have a successful art career. I ask…..a lot. It's a very simple idea but it's powerful, and I have used it over and over again. I thought it might be helpful to break it down so you can see how this powerful phrase works and why. How it works: Think through your request--What is it you really want? Are you lookin