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.
Small Business Entrepreneur Thinks Big
People are very receptive to the story behind the product.
Featured Artist Victor-John Villanueva
My art is a synthesis of my interests, fascinations, and obsessions. Among these are art, music, pop culture, fashion, sex, toys, and the digital realm. To communicate my preoccupation with these cultural phenomena, I’ve chosen to use fusible beads as my primary medium.
Is Your Art Business Losing Money?
If you are simply guessing at prices without having a real idea of what you need to earn to make a profit, and what the market will bear for your work, this could be a main reason why your business isn’t making money.
5 Mistakes that Get Press Rejections Every Time
Are you an artist who wants to get coverage in a magazine, blog or other outlet? Ask yourself if you are making any of the following mistakes when reaching out to the press.
3 Myths You Have Been Told About Branding As An Artist
Branding is your relatable essence and experience to connect with your customers.
Is Your Art Portfolio Updated and Ready to Sell?
Gallery managers and wholesale buyers are always looking for fresh product to present to their own regular customers, who eagerly look forward to seeing new merchandise.
Hoping To Eclipse Past Crowdfunding Failures With Hatchfund
Guest blogger Terri Lloyd shares an honest look at the difficulties with crowdfunding and potential solutions. I’m in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign as I type this. You’ve probably read all sorts of stuff about the dos and don’ts of crowdfunding. I certainly have. And to be honest, I wasn’t going to […]
