These days, many people will never view your portfolio in person – they must rely on digital images, which makes this task even more important.
How Focus Changed My Photography Business
Embracing a cause and a purpose took this photographer from unknown to memorable. Dawn Whitmore shares her story and how she gained traction in a niche market.
How to Photograph Your Artwork
When selling art, presentation is key. You need excellent images, ideally taken by a professional photographer. If that’s not feasible, use these tips to photograph your artwork yourself.
What Artists Need to Know about Fine Art Printing
by Carolyn Edlund An interview with Michael Baker of fine art printing company Reed Art & Imaging shares insights and answers about reproductions, how they’re made and the benefits for artists. AS: What are common misperceptions that artists have about fine art reproductions? MB: Here are some top misperceptions that artists have, with explanations […]
How Artists Can Earn Income and Support Using Patreon
What also sets Patreon apart is that it is a place to share your creative endeavors directly and intimately, with no outside influences or advertising.
Breaking into New Art Markets: It’s All About Targeting
by Steve Bennett Differentiate Your Art to Rise Above the Noise The first words that an art business consultant said to me after reviewing my portfolio were, “Your pictures of the Grand Canyon are lovely. But so are the photos of thousands of other photographers. Good luck trying to make a living selling them.” My […]
How One Artist Succeeded with a Pop-Up Gallery
Irving took a proactive stance with her business and decided to present and sell her work directly to the public in a self-sponsored pop-up gallery environment.
Art Career Hot Streaks and How to Keep Them Hot
Unpredictably, and often fueled by viral posts on social media, an artist’s work can become a trending topic and publicity can soar, at least temporarily.
Artistic Tribute to an Art Show Founder
Watercolor artist Mark D. Bird recently found himself as a central figure in a celebration of the historic neighborhood in Louisville where his family lived, and a banner year for the St. James Court Art Show, one of America’s top ten art fairs and festivals.
How I Built an Art Business in a Niche Market
Artists have an amazing ability to help people feel better, by expanding their sense of what is possible, by expressing emotion, by gaining a sense of empowerment, or simply by beautifying a space.
How I Earn a Living as a Full-Time Artist
As artists, we tend to obsess over the criticism or live for the positive comments. Instead, keep a distance from all of that and put it in perspective.
6 Steps to More Online Art Sales
An appealing website layout with professional presentation, intuitive functionality and an easy method of checkout will smooth the way for people who visit your site to begin to learn more about you and your work.
Instagram Story Tips for Artists
As the social media platform that drives more art sales than any other, Instagram provides an important opportunity to capture followers who are interested in your artwork and keep them informed as to what you’re doing.
What Artists Must Know about Pricing Consistency
The pricing policies of many dealers basically reflect the amount of money they think their constituencies will spend on art.
