How Artists Earn: Wholesale and Online Retail

There are a lot of ways to make a living from your art these days: online retail, in-person events, consignment and galleries, old-fashioned word-of-mouth, and of course, wholesale.

Where to Sell Art Online

Want to increase your art sales by selling online? Here’s what you need to know.

Are You Consigning Art Without a Contract?

Are you currently consigning your work, or thinking about doing so? Read this first.

Simple Ways to Add Value and Boost Your Sales

Designed to entice, this is adding something that makes them say, “Wow, this is great. I want to buy this”.

How Artists Can Work with Interior Designers

Artists can build long-term business relationships with designers, but should understand that every designer has as their priority the needs of their customers.

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.

Add a Customized Element When Selling Art

How your customer – and your creative business – can benefit when you offer customization.

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.

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.

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.”

10 Easy Tips for Better Sales at Your Next Art Fair

When a person is looking at our artwork, we suddenly don’t know how to behave. We don’t trust our “natural” instincts.

Boost Your Art Marketing with Printed Materials

Can artists use copy and print services when promoting themselves and their work? Absolutely

What Your Customers Can Teach You

What is the value in getting in front of your customers in person? Use these tips to get the most out of your experience.

A Distinctive Body of Work

This unique spin on photography that uses the nude human body, whimsy and themes is a strong pull for the customer, and has served Allan Teger well for over 40 years