Making Art

What would you do (as an artist) when a client wants to buy a painting, for a few thousand dollars, but requires one of the minor details be changed? Would you alter the painting or not?

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The first 4 steps toward selling your art: Step #1

by Alyson Stanfield on August 4, 2009

When I’m asked “Where do I start?” I can cite 4 steps that an artist should take in the beginning of a career. Step #1 is to be completely devoted to your studio practice.

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Deep Thought Thursday: By the master’s hand?

by Alyson Stanfield on July 9, 2009

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Art Marketing Action: Return to your art

by Alyson Stanfield on March 16, 2009

When times are good, artists make art. When times are bad, artists make art. When time stands still, artists will continue making art. Artists who are true to themselves do not make art for the marketplace, but for themselves–to start a dialogue with their viewers, their fans, and the world. They make art because they [...]

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Deep Thought Thursday: Going solo

by Alyson Stanfield on July 31, 2008

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Deep Thought Thursday: Can art be taught?–a 2-fer

by Alyson Stanfield on June 19, 2008

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Deep Thought Thursday: Circumstances and location

by Alyson Stanfield on May 22, 2008

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Podcast: Emerge from a slump

by Alyson Stanfield on April 23, 2008

We all go through them. All of us. We need to wallow a bit, but then we need to find our way out.   How do you emerge from a slump? See related newsletters: Craft a Starting RitualGet with the Motors Subscribe to the Art Marketing Action podcast at iTunes. Instructions for subscribing to this [...]

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Podcast: Create a Body of Work

by Alyson Stanfield on April 16, 2008

A body of work will define you as an artist, but what is a "body of work" ?   See related newsletters: Define Your StylePut Your Art First Subscribe to the Art Marketing Action podcast at iTunes. Instructions for subscribing to this podcast. This podcast is an audio version of the Art Marketing Action newsletter.

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