Since I think writing and journaling are invaluable for an artist’s career, I thought I’d send along some help for those dry times. What do you write about when nothing comes to mind? Try some of these: The first thing I made that I considered art was . . . The piece of art that […]
Journaling Prompts for Artists Read
I received this email from an artist who thought you might learn from the experience: A gentleman purchased 2 paintings of mine at my two local galleries, then contacted me via telephone about doing a commission. When he asked the price, I stated, “between 4500 and 5000.” Then when he came to my studio and
Iron Out the Details First for Your Art Sales Read
(This seemed appropriate given this week’s Art Marketing Action newsletter and my posting of the six types of toxic people.) July is Tour de France time in our house. It’s the time when words like “peloton,” “bonking,” “breakaway,” and “yellow jersey” creep into my vocabulary. This year’s race is far more exciting than it has
My mother just emailed me this fun link for making your own digital Jackson Pollock. Nothing to do with the art business. Just plain fun. Wonder if they have permission from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation. Hmmm.
I have a lot of, shall we just say, “mature” clients. They might be hobbyists-turned-pro or, more likely, professionals who were told at an earlier age that they could never make a living as an artist. As we all know, you can take the student out of art school and stick her in accounting, but
What kind of [art] genius are you? Read
Harriete Estel Berman wrote: Your recent newsletter about motors v.s. anchors was thought provoking though I am concerned. It seems a little self serving to only work with the motors and ignore the anchors. Somewhere, somehow, I think that for every bit of success comes a responsibility to pay it back. Each measure of success
When do you leave the anchors behind and when do you pull them along? Read
Just got an email from a client that reminded me . . . If you take your work to a venue because they’ve asked to see it in person and then they ask you to leave it there, make sure you have something in writing. Always get your art business stuff in writing! It should
Leaving your work at a gallery or other venue? Read
To identify those who might be dragging you down (anchors), let’s look at six types of toxic relationships, courtesy of Cheryl Richardson in her book Take Time for Your Life: THE BLAMER. A person who consistently blames you and everyone else for his problems. Instead of taking responsibility for his life, he blames others. THE
Relationships that Drain You Read
A few days ago I gave you a link to a very nice interview Art Business News did with me. Now for the better stuff. I wrote an article for Art Business News that encouraged art galleries to build audiences with theme exhibitions. Maybe it will give you some ideas. Also, here are some ideas
Plan a Theme Exhibition around Your Art Read
As you know, I’m constantly on the lookout for how artists are promoting themselves. The corollary, and perhaps more important, piece to that is how they are getting results. Today’s Denver Post ran a front page article in its “Room” section about artist Debi Story Maddox and what she has done throughout her landmark home.
Feature Your Art in Your Home Read
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