Artists have an amazing ability to help people feel better, by expanding their sense of what is possible, by expressing emotion, by gaining a sense of empowerment, or simply by beautifying a space.
How I Earn a Living as a Full-Time Artist
As artists, we tend to obsess over the criticism or live for the positive comments. Instead, keep a distance from all of that and put it in perspective.
Does Your Art Business Need a Media Kit?
Keep in mind, while the name “media kit” implies that you will be targeting publications with this material, this is also an effective tool to share with potential buyers, galleries and collectors.
How Artists Can Approach the Press
Successfully making connections with press members and others who are able to help promote and share your artwork is all about communication.
How Artists Can Work with Stagers
by Carolyn Edlund Interested in growing revenue for your art business? This market can provide opportunities and repeat customers. Stagers are professionals who work with real estate agents to help them sell homes by enhancing interiors for the best possible presentation. Realtors know that selling is more effective, and perceived values increase, when […]
An Art Pro’s Insights for Creative Entrepreneurs
If you don’t expose your work or if you are afraid someone will steal your idea or your art, then being a professional artist is not for you.
Is Print-on-Demand Right for Your Art?
Many artists use print-on-demand services to sell products featuring their designs. This can be a revenue stream, but there are downsides, too.
3 Tools to Boost Your Art Sales On Facebook
With any social media platform, building an audience, providing interesting content, and developing customer loyalty and awareness is the bedrock of future sales.
How to Get Traffic to Your Artist Website
People want and need to see artwork in person. Your online activities support your offline activities.
Should You License Your Art?
by Carolyn Edlund Art licensing is an option for artists, but it’s not right for everyone. How does it work, and how can artists become involved in this market? Art is everywhere in our lives. Quite often the art you see printed on products was licensed by the manufacturer from an artist who […]
How Artists Can Gain Publicity
by guest blogger Todd Scalise Publicity is an area of business that most artists do not take advantage of, for some good reasons. With more and more media in our lives, it can be difficult to know where to start. Moreover, making art is sensitive business, so it can be difficult for creative […]
Launch an Artist Website That Works
Want an art website that really works for you? Bold Brush founder Clint Watson shares important information that every artist needs to know. AS: What are the top three goals of an artist website? CW: The first goal of an artist website is to project a professional image of you and your art. To achieve […]
A Transformation from Addict to Artist
I created this book to celebrate the journey of success in realizing a dream and the visual path in chronological order that I took to get there
Is Your Art Business Ready for New Opportunities?
As markets evolve and change, artist entrepreneurs must be flexible and open to new methods of earning.
