What Blogging Can do for Your Art Career

Now that’s pretty cool information! And well worth my daily check in–thanks!

I think this is a great alternative to trying to bust into the gallery world and survive as a artist . As Jack White (noted artist) says “Galleries do not want your paintings–they have too much art on hand already.” What he basically meant was that it is a uphill battle for emerging artists to make a living . I would not argue that some galleries are better than others . But in general I think artists need advocates that really sell their product–Yes art is a product . So maybe artists need to try and level the playing field with the galleries and go for blogging or whatever puts their product in front of the buying public or collectors ( more sophisticated word) . If this really takes hold maybe gallery owners will look at new refreshing ways to market artists . That would be quite a new development wouldn’t it ? I am not against galleries at all–I just think that some could do a better job of marketing the art and earning their respective commissions . I have been in marketing/sales for over 30 years as a independent representative so I think I can fairly judge marketing efforts . No brag-just fact ! Hope to hear more success stories from either veiwpoint .

I only started a daily painting blog early this week. The USA Today article came out the next day, and was very exciting to me. I think that the way these artists are successful on ebay is that they have really built an audience through mailing lists, and are thus able to promote their auctions in a more effective way. The average e-bayer isn’t looking for art, but e-bay definitely has potential for an artist who can get people to click the link….