by Carolyn Edlund Learn two simple formulas for pricing paintings consistently, including how to establish your own rate and quote commissions. Have you ever finished a painting and wondered what to charge for it? You may have considered how many hours you spent creating it, the cost of materials, or what you charged […]
What Artists Should Know About the Jury Process
You submitted excellent work to a juried exhibition and felt confident about your chances. Then the rejection arrived. What happened?
Make Your Art Portfolio a Powerful Marketing Tool
You spent years building a body of work and carefully selected images for your portfolio. Then what happened to it?
When a Collector Loves Your Art, but Doesn’t Buy
A buyer’s hesitation may have very little to do with how much they love your art. What are they really thinking?
Does Your Art Business Look Amateurish?
Your artwork may be excellent, but you could still be sending signals that tell others you’re not ready to be considered a professional.
What’s Really Wrong With Your Art Website?
Artists often know when their website isn’t producing the results they want. The harder question is why. Our study answers the question.
Where are the Art Collectors?
If you want to sell your art, where do you find the people who actually buy it? Use these tips to get started.
One Studio, Three Generations
Guest article by Mary Longe, author of Art Legacy Compass: Guidance for Managing, Downsizing and Transitioning and Artist’s Studio and Estate
What’s the Future of Your Art Business?
Are you worried about where the business of art is headed in the future? You’re not alone.
Marketing Art When You Hate Self-Promotion
You don’t have to become an influencer to become a successful artist. Reframe your thinking so you don’t consider marketing onerous.
What is Your Long-Term Art Business Plan?
Have you given any consideration to the vision you have for your art business? Where do you want to be a year from now?
6 Habits of Successful Artists
Why do some artists seem to steadily move forward while others remain stuck in the same place year after year?
Make Your Art Memorable
Why do some artists stay in a collector’s mind while others are quickly forgotten? Memorability creates opportunity.
The Power of Slow Selling
Sales take time. Artists who understand how to use that time wisely have an advantage when it comes to cultivating collectors.
