After moving through some deeper self-doubt, I have come to a place of joy working on custom orders.
The Handmade Marketplace: Virtual Chambers of Commerce
I see a natural progression happening for artists. They look for a place to sell and start out on one of the big marketplaces. They learn the basics, gain confidence, and branch out on their own.
I am an Art Farmer
As I sit at an art show I rest in the knowledge that I am an art farmer. Each person I connect with, each conversation I have represents raindrops drizzling the field in front of me.
Three Writing Traps Artists Should Avoid
The folks who read your grant application aren’t interested in the state of your marriage or what you had for dinner last night. They want to know about your work, so that’s what you should focus on.
Add a Customized Element When Selling Art
How your customer – and your creative business – can benefit when you offer customization.
Add a Turnkey Element When Selling Art
Why should an artist consider convenience and “ready to use” as an element to build into their offering?
The Truth About SEO for Artists
If you really want to make your SEO and marketing efforts grow wings and fly, you’ll need links and exposure.
Are You Overwhelming Your Customers with Too Many Choices?
If the collection of work that you have for sale is unwieldy and tends to overwhelm customers, you must cut through the clutter and make some hard decisions.
Making a Living with Live Painting
These two artists who have both found a niche in the live painting arena. Their venues differ, but their approach is the same.
3 Things Art Collectors Need to Know
Collectors don’t only need to know that the art they are considering is right for them. Here are three important factors that close the sale.
The Art of 3D Typography: An Interview with Noah Camp
Lettering expert and Instagram sensation Noah Camp is a 3D artist, illustrator, and typographer, interviewed about this fascinating and cutting-edge technique.
An Artist in Transition
“This is the story of a lot of artists,” says Dayal, “they are always on fire. But I am like a phoenix rising from the ashes.”
What Motivates Your Collectors?
The art that collectors own also allows them to express their own creativity – because selecting, buying and displaying art is a creative endeavor in itself.
Top 3 Marketing Mistakes Artists Make
Without the kind of marketing clarity that comes from this foundational work, your website and the copy on it will not connect with your target audience.
