Never, ever apologize for your art or your talent. And don’t present your work as less than.
Going Belly Up
You want to start your own business as an artist. But what if you fail? And what would happen if you could not fail?
Selling to Large Retailers
I highly encourage small businesspeople to meet with a regional buyer, or even a store level buyer, if they have the latitude to place orders.
Selling to Large Retailers
Want to join the “big leagues” and get your work into chain stores? Here’s how to survive and thrive without losing your shirt.
Want to Rock Your Art Business This Year? Start with Your Collection
Go into your design process knowing who your target customer is, what they buy and why your work will appeal to them.
Top 5 Tips on Getting into More Juried Art Exhibitions
Expert John Math shares strategies for greater success in getting accepted into the art exhibitions you want to enter.
Creative Rejuvenation
Links to articles about inspiration, overcoming rejection and accepting yourself as an artist.
A Gallery Director Speaks: What Artists Must Know
Robert Patrick, gallery director and consultant, is interviewed about what artists need to know about art collectors, art galleries, and how to prepare presentations.
Greeting Card Biz Insider Secrets – Part 3
Don Ruge, a greeting card industry pro, completes his series on the topic of licensing your work and other considerations.
Greeting Card Biz Insider Secrets – Part 2
Guest blogger Don Ruge continues his series on the greeting card business based on many years of experience in the industry.
Greeting Card Biz Insider Secrets – Part 1
Art Director/Creative Director Don Ruge guest blogs about the greeting card business and how artists can get started.
Superb Branding and Strategies
Calligrapher and artist Ken Brown shares his expertise in the field and his story of becoming super successful.
Choose the Right Printer for Your Greeting Card Line
Tips and suggestions for artists who have their own greeting card line on how to choose the best printer for the job.
Is Art Licensing Right for You?
Tara Reed, an expert on art licensing, discusses the mindset artists must have to be successful in this endeavor.
