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I see versions of this repeated across artists’ social media accounts: What do you think?
If, at some point, you have typed that fateful phrase, I suspect that asking people who follow you what they think is for one of three reasons.
1. Because you think you care what people think.
Working on the business means evaluating your busy-ness—taking time to look critically at your next steps, if only briefly. There is a deep sense of satisfaction when working on your business.
You aren’t checking boxes and crossing items off of a list, but you are feeling more in control. You begin to see possibilities that weren’t previously evident.
When you are overwhelmed, I suggest starting the process by moving some energy around and then doing a brain dump.
This recipe has been keeping my family warm on Christmas morning for decades—even though it’s very cold.
Loaded with bourbon (and a tiny bit of rum) and everything not good for you, it’s a once-a-year treat. A lot of work goes into it, but I promise your efforts will be rewarded.
If you like the stuff in the carton, you need read no further. This is nothing like that.
The way we promote, sell, and buy art is rapidly changing, but there are still many good reasons to consider gallery representation.
Here’s a list to remind you of the upside of working with a gallery. . . .
A gallerist acts as your agent. A good gallery will be your advocate and business partner. They will work to manage your career and help you raise your status and prices.
We’re all about the quest for more followers, more likes, more shares, more views, and more comments these days. It feels good when more people respond to your art because, as I’ve said for too long to remember, art is a form of communication. It’s the means you use to share your ideas … your soul … with the world. You can say your art is a form of self-expression and you might be right.
I want to make sure you understand just how important a mailing list is. Your mailing list is the #1 marketing asset in your art business, but only if you continue to develop it and keep it warm.
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