There is very little to stop an artist or creative entrepreneur from creating as long as they can hold a tool or push paint onto canvas.
Making a Profit with Your Art
If it’s important to you to become a full-time artist, you must take a hard look at the potential ways you can sell and what you need and want in your business
The Personal Touch
Talking about your artwork in front of others helps expand your comfort zone.
Increase Your Credibility as an Artist
Establishing your authority will make most potential customers take you more seriously, and it will build credibility.
Advice for Photographers from John Lund
John Lund’s humorous photography has sold like hotcakes on a variety of products. He shares his experience to help other artists looking to establish careers.
Master of Humor: Interview with Photographer John Lund
The photography was more fun and took less time, and they paid me more. I said, “I think I’ll become a photographer.”
Art Fair Burnout
I had “art show burnout” and had to take stock of what I was doing. I’d scheduled twenty retail fairs that year. What was I thinking?
A Guide to Art Calls
Guest blogger Mickey Bond offer a comprehensive look at types of art calls, and what you need to know to respond to them.
Confessions of a Professional Art Gallery Closer
Heartfelt advice for artists on the essence of making sales from a long-time expert in the business.
The Price is Right
Discounting out of fear that you won’t sell might bring in a little extra revenue, but it isn’t going to make you feel any better.
Why Artists Must be Ready for Online Commerce
71% of art collectors have bought art online sight unseen.
Overcoming the Challenge of Pricing Art
The art market is in the midst of an amazing technology revolution, with pitfalls of pricing for emerging artists and buyers.
Anatomy of a Call for Artwork
The language of art calls is stilted. Curators, gallery owners, art center administrators and university professors use specific forms.
How Artists Can Build a Mailing List
If your goal is to sell artwork, you will need to reach out to potential customers and collectors on a regular basis.
