for the Business of Being an Artist
If you are in the dark about what you want from your art, perhaps these 9 pieces of advice might help. First . . . Don’t quit your day job! You need money coming in while you’re figuring all of this out. If you don’t have a day job, go get one.
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Take a positive spin on the word “Conspiracy” and join the Artist Conspiracy membership program, which serves as a virtual space for like-minded artists who are conspiring against perpetuated myths.
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The worst time to pursue an art career is when you’re desperate – desperate for money, desperate because time is running out, desperate for attention. If you’re laid off from a day job, it’s tempting to think “Now I’ll have time to focus on my art.” I’ve been hearing this a lot over the past two years and it worries me.
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You could learn a lot from Olympic athletes like Shaun White. I learned to train hard, have fun, create a signature trick, and let ‘er rip. The most important lesson was watching White give his fans exactly what they want–even though he didn’t need to.
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Are you assuming–perhaps incorrectly–that certain connections are separate from your art connections? Regardless of the type of work you did before diving into your art career, every contact you have made is valuable. Include previous connections on your mailing list. As I share in this week’s podcast, it’s all about cultivating collectors! Related Art Marketing [...]
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Every little step, every tweak, and every turn matters when you’re building your art career. What does it take to get to where you want to be? Listen to these 9 reminders of what you can do to build your art career and sell more art. More on This Topic Art Marketing Action newsletter (a [...]
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It’s time again for my annual Memorial Day issue. This is the day I give you reminders of what you should be doing to build your career and reputation and to sell more art. This is an incomplete list that reflects some truths as I see them at the moment. Remember that you are in [...]
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