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Discover your art-selling personality. Gain insights, learn how to showcase your unique style and connect with customers to boost sales. 

It's a smart question for visual artists seeking to connect, engage, and succeed in the digital age to ask, "Why is art marketing important?" 

Although an artist may feel bored or constrained when sticking to a style for marketing purposes, creativity can push the limits of style. 

There are valuable lessons to learn when artists ask, "Why is my art not selling?" And the best answers are always uncomfortable and helpful. 

Explore how to apply the Hero's Journey for Artists. Navigate challenges, foster growth, and connect deeply with your audience. 

Discover your aural brand, what it is, and why it's important. and how to talk about your art and connect better. Boost your confidence and sales with Art Talk Secrets! 

Discover the art of contentment in your creative journey. Embrace the freedom of ‘just being okay and find balance in your art and life. 

Discover how artists can leverage personal stories and backstories that produce powerful word-of-mouth marketing to boost trust and sales. 

Discover how artists can leverage personal stories and backstories that produce powerful word-of-mouth marketing to boost trust and sales. 

Unlock your art career potential! Discover the secrets of Jason Horejs' Art Business Academy and how all levels of artists succeed with it. 

Forget the social media hype! Ditch the tech & forge true connections. Learn how to market your art and attract supporters efficiently.  

"Email Marketing for Artists in 2024: The Definitive Guide" offers a concise, updated look into how artists can use email marketing to boost art sales and engage audiences. This guide highlights the latest trends, tools, and strategies essential for ... 

Discover how to find your artistic voice with practical tips and insights, guiding you on a personal journey of creativity. 

Discover how to thrive as a self-representing artist with our ultimate guide, covering essential steps, insider tips, and valuable advice. 

Explore how to balance art market trends with integrity in 2024, embracing new colors and styles while maintaining your unique voice. 

Discover how effective conversations can shape your art career. Embrace your unique communication style and unlock new opportunities. 

Explore the 2024 Ultimate Guide to Art Marketing. You'll find it's packed with the latest strategies and insights for artists. From emerging trends to practical tools, this guide is essential for artists aiming to enhance their market presence and ac... 

Explore the 2024 Ultimate Guide to Art Marketing. You'll find it's packed with the latest strategies and insights for artists. From emerging trends to practical tools, this guide is essential for artists aiming to enhance their market presence and ac... 

Explore Art Marketing News' 2023 Year in Review: Key trends, educational insights, and help for artists seeking creative and business growth. 

Explore our holiday blog post for artists! Reflect on your year, connect with your audience, and get the 'Spark Conversations' infographic 

Explore the essentials of copyright for artists. Learn how to ensure protection for your visual art and safely maintain your creative rights. 

Discover innovative art marketing tips each month to enhance your creativity and business, starting with a themed art series in January. 

Explore the impact of AI-generated art on traditional artists, covering benefits, challenges, and the future of creativity in the AI era. 

Explore how to balance creativity and commerce in your artistic career with practical tips for thriving in both art and business. 

Learn how to sell fine art with confidence. Master the art of selling, address objections, and use calming techniques in this helpful guide. 

Explore how the value of connections can propel artists' careers, enrich their craft, and deepen the human experience in this insightful guide. 

Success is an ongoing project. There are no shortcut hacks to building reputation and relevance in your life, online or offline. 

Unlock success with 'SEO for Visual Artists': Discover strategies to enhance online visibility, attract genuine buyers, and boost art sales. 

Explore email marketing platforms for visual artists. Learn about digital marketing techniques and features tailored to showcase art and engage audiences.  

Explore the fundamentals: 'what do artists need to know?' Essential knowledge for every artist navigating the modern art world. 

Explore the rise of digital art, its influence on traditional forms, and how tools like the iPad and Wacom tablets reshape the art world. 

Discover insights in the "Art of Selling Art." Learn effective negotiation, cultivate genuine connections, and improve your sales strategy.  

Learn the secrets to The Art of Selling Art. Overcome sales fears, boost confidence, and aim higher. Don't miss Part Two—subscribe now. 

Discover how to elevate your art business through high-quality art prints. Covers crucial questions on materials, experience, and copyright. 

Find art marketing strategies that suit your unique artist persona to unlock your potential and align your strengths and resources. 

Explore the future of visual artists in the digital world. Learn to use community engagement, niche markets, and sustainability to thrive.  

Master the nuances of how to sell art with Part Two. Use the content to learn proven techniques to captivate and connect with more buyers. 

Discover how to sell art with expert tips from the 'Blueprint for Art Business Success' book. Get empowered to transform your art into sales. 

Exploring the profound impact of art teachers on students and society. Recognizing why investing in art education offers unparalleled returns. 

Discover your distinctness among artist businesses and to value your unique art business. 

Selling art to the affluent market is pragmatic. The rich can afford to buy expensive originals and have attractive social circles to know. 

Use the power of video marketing to promote art exhibitions. Explore audience insights, storytelling, immersive experiences, and strategies. 

Operating an organic art business arguably produces satisfying results in life and business for most artists. 

Top retailers reach out to influence the affluent market by begun focusing on the next level above the middle class, which is the HENRYs. 

Although an artist may feel bored or constrained when sticking to a style for marketing purposes, creativity can push the limits of style. 

Although an artist may feel bored or constrained when sticking to a style for marketing purposes, creativity can push the limits of style. 

Master art marketing strategies. Learn to transform your creativity into success to cultivate a fulfilling and prosperous art career. 

Learning to paint with oils in realism without experience happens daily in the Evolve Artist Training Program. Learn more about it here. 

Unlock the secrets to visual artist success on your terms. Redefine your path, embrace creativity, and navigate the art world confidently. 

Unlock the secrets to visual artist success on your terms. Redefine your path, embrace creativity, and navigate the art world confidently. 

Discover how visual artists can capitalize on rising art travel, expand their reach, connect with collectors, and thrive in the art market. 

Use this guide to learn how introverted artists can enjoy life and succeed in business. Learn strategies that uniquely support them. 

Anxiety and insecurity hinder visual artists' work and well-being. Support systems, self-care, and goals can help them overcome them. 

Unleash your creativity with seven reasons why learning a new digital art tool is achievable. Overcome your fear and dive in 

Achieve work-life harmony while balancing art and career. Discover tips to help you thrive as an artist with a full-time job. 

Email marketing for artists is the most effective tool to connect with patrons, buyers, and fans and keep them interested in your artwork. 

Discover how to thrive as a self-representing artist with our ultimate guide, covering essential steps, insider tips, and valuable advice. 

Discover how artists can leverage personal stories and backstories that produce powerful word-of-mouth marketing to boost trust and sales. 

Discover how self-empowerment can help you balance your life and unlock your potential as a visual artist. Subscribe to AMXtra.com for joy. 

Learn how visual artists can use personal branding to elevate their artistic identity. Discover practical branding strategies and techniques. 

Learn how to stop worrying about marketing art and love your career. You'll find empathetic expert advice with creative solutions here. 

Solo entrepreneur artists need a contingency plan. Protect your creative vision with these essential tips including helpful checklists. 

Learn how to strike a balance between being true to your art and selling it, and how to market and make your art for sale more visible. 

There are valuable lessons to learn when artists ask, "Why is my art not selling?" And the best answers are always uncomfortable and helpful. 

Artists who work in local marketing create advantages. Their easiest sales will come from people they know at lower costs per sale. 

Get expert tips with our Selling Art Online Series, from building a digital presence to pricing and shipping. Subscribe to keep learning. 

Gaining confidence that your art will sell is huge towards building a rewarding career as a professional artist. 

Tips to manage life and business as an artist. Live your best life by finding balance as a visual artist. Aim to balance your art, life, and business to achieve more than success. 

Tips for writing a press release for artists. From audience targeting to media outreach, learn how to get your art seen by the right people. 

Reviving an old email list is advisable for artists looking to sell their work and establish a successful art business,  

Reviving an old email list is advisable for artists looking to sell their work and establish a successful art business,  

Enjoy this hand-picked collection of Art Marketing News's Top Ten posts to help you stay informed and competitive in the coming year.  

Understanding what art will sell best in the coming year is generally helpful. And you'll find ideas and trends to guide you in this post. 

Visual artists can succeed in business with a small list of email subscribers. A focus on quality in the list and the content is the key. 

Artists can teach themselves how to sell art fearlessly. It's a superior skill with benefits that last a lifetime. 

For visual artists, direct patronage is the secret to a successful, long career. While not the way to market art, it is the most advantageous. 

Many of us have reasons to be thankful. I am most grateful for the love and support of my family, friends, and you. All the best! 

You have probably already witnessed the impact that contradictory thoughts have on artistic careers. Don't worry; it's a common phenomenon. 

The desire to improve your groove consistently makes good things happen in your life in the most meaningful ways. 

Being a productive artist helps you find more ways to live joyfully and experience the best from your art business. 

There is tremendous value in a small list of email subscribers. Marketing to your smallest possible audience is effective and rewarding. 

Gaining confidence your art will sell is huge towards building a rewarding career as a professional artist. 

Learning to paint Realism without experience happens daily in the Evolve Artist Training Program. Get details on how it works here. 

Making intelligent choices when choosing a Giclee Printmaker is critical to getting satisfying results when marketing fine art digital prints 

Although an artist may feel bored or constrained when sticking to a style for marketing purposes, creativity can push the limits of style. 

Storytelling is both ancient and modern. Word of mouth is the most potent form of communication because it uses the power of human interest. 

Selling original art is challenging. The best way to market it is to create a collection of buyers (POP) and sell fine art to them directly. 

Changes happen when you let go of the useless. It clears a path to make new space for those things that are authentic and meaningful to you. 

It's an excellent career move for artists when they answer this question for themselves, "How to find yourself in the art business?" 

A simple art business is an ideal solution for many visual artists who find creating art in production mode distressing and unenjoyable. 

Operating an organic art business arguably produces satisfying results in life and business for most artists. 

To be okay today is more challenging than ever because there are so many things we know about and don't control that steer us not to be okay. 

Art marketing ideas are abundant even when it doesn't seem that way. You can revive your marketing using the suggestions in this post. 

There are many ways to sell art, but sales funnels for visual artists are not among the most effective or widely used strategies. 

As a solo artrepreneur, it's helpful to why people don’t buy art. It is even more important to know why people don't buy your art. 

Artists making decisions about their future often have many legitimate questions about art-related careers. We answer some here.  

An excellent way to sell more art is to borrow the marketing slant from millionaire artists specializing in making art for niches. 

Instagram's unique touch makes digital warm marketing a powerful tool for artists seeking to find new ways to sell their art. 

Choosing whether to use a free website builder for artists or a paid service is a decision that needs thoughts and research for good results. 

When finding best ways to sell art, there are not many and few good choices. Finding and selling to buyers directly is the top choice. 

In 2022, asking what kind of art sells best is the wrong question because it's too general to help. So it's better to know your buyers' tastes. 

Art marketing matters is an undeniable fact for visual artists who wish to benefit from getting their work into the marketplace. 

If you want to get more from your life as an artist and for your art business, using a series of 90-day challenges is a perfect solution. 

Art business success looks different to every artist. There is much natural anxiety around creating art, not to mention the business of art. 

Creating a simple email marketing plan is the best way to stay in touch with buyers when it could take many months for them to purchase art. 

Frequent use of self-promotion is an influential tool for artists to help them take control of their brand and careers and sell more art. 

If you make something from your imagination, you are an artist. Never let someone think they have the power to determine who is an artist. 

Innovative art marketing is a matter of making connections and using social influence that position artists with prospects ready to buy. 

Innovative art marketing is a matter of making connections and using social influence that position artists with prospects ready to buy. 

It's challenging to balance an art business with a full-time career. But it can be done in ways that are satisfying and rewarding. 

90-day goals are how to get things done. You make the most of your life and your art business by setting and achieving attainable goals. 

90-day goals are how to get things done. You make the most of your life and your art business by setting and achieving attainable goals. 

Open edition prints are a marketing bonanza for visual artists. They allow artists to provide their buyers with exactly what they need. 

There is always something new to learn about how to sell art at shows. The techniques you acquire give lasting value to your art business. 

Learning useful tips and techniques on how to sell art at shows is a skill that will pay you back for as long as you sell your art. 

Learning how to sell your art by taking the lead will earn you more sales by helping your customers make decisions. 

It’s not to much to ask and is within your grasp to live your best artist’s life. It’s not always easy but it is always doable. 

Artists who work in local marketing give themselves advantages. Their easiest sales will come from people they know at lower costs per sale. 

Artists who use social influence can do good in their communities and tribes and positively affect their reputation and art sales 

Becoming a social influencer gives artists more ways to connect with precisely the type of contacts who represent their potential best buyers. 

The business of art is something many artists avoid. They enjoy selling their work but not the tasks involved in getting their work sold. 

There are many ways to sell art without online marketing tools. Starting with your local markets is an easy way to get results. 

Learning the most efficient ways on how to price your art is essential to your art success as a visual artist. Both your profit and reputation count on it. 

Many artists enjoy a dual art-related career. They have satisfying art-career-related jobs and create works of art in their spare time. 

The New Year is perfect to learn how art marketing builds awareness, develops interest, encourages desire, and motivates buyers to act.  

As an artist, you can make living the dream a reality. The power is in the deciding and doing. Get those right and prosper. 

Are you looking for an all-inclusive art school experience? Evolve Artist is an online school. Its program is professionally led, and community nurtured.  

The best gifts for artists to give themselves are those that help them find how to live a joyful, well-lived artist's life. 

To control your destiny as an artist, don't worry about getting found. Instead, start working on finding collectors who will love your art. 

Many of us have reasons to be thankful. I am forever grateful for the love and support of my family, friends, and you. All the best! 

Getting into art galleries is a near-universally shared desire of visual artists. This four-part series offers advice on how to get into art galleries 

Getting into galleries is a nearly universal desire among visual artists. Use this ongoing advice to learn how to get into an art gallery. 

Getting into art galleries is not the be-all to end all. Few artists can support themselves through galleries. Pick your spots. 

Learning how to get into galleries is information nearly every artist wants to know. This resource provides helpful tips for artists. 

Gaining confidence your art will sell is huge towards building a rewarding career as a professional artist. 

You can make a difference, become a force for good and contribute value no matter your age. It's always a good time to do good. 

Selling art to the affluent market is pragmatic. The rich can afford to buy expensive originals and have attractive social circles to know. 

Top retailers reach out to influence the affluent market by focusing on the next level above the middle class, the HENRYs. 

Changes happen when you let go of the useless. It clears a path to make new space for those things that are authentic and meaningful to you. 

Use positive thinking to power your life. Realize it is only as helpful as the actions you take to move forward and make a difference. 

Thoughts and posts on how to live your best artist's life and market your art your way. It's more than possible for all artists. 

Digital artists use a variety of media, processes, software, printing hardware, and post-printing to create convergent media. 

I believe artistic freedom can co-exist even when working within a style for marketing purposes. Challenge how far you can push a style. 

It's a safe bet you are a nonconformist who didn't work to hone your art skills so you could make art like everyone else. 

Learning art marketing techniques is a good thing. But benefiting from the knowledge comes from having the right perspective. 

Learning it's okay not to be okay is life-changing, if not life-saving, advice. We can be better, but it's okay if you are not right now. 

Asking what kind of art sells best may be the wrong question. It's too general to be much help. It's better to know your buyers' tastes. 

Learning art marketing skills should be affordable for all artists. Charging the highest prices makes more money but helps fewer artists. 

Selling original art is challenging. The best way to market is to create a collection of buyers (POP) and selling fine art to them directly. 

The life and legacy of Andy Warhol continue to grow in importance 30+ years after his death. He made an indelible impact beyond imagination. 

There are many ways to sell art without online marketing tools. Starting with your local markets is an easy way to get results. 

The best time to live your artist's life is now. Life is too short to miss out on making art and expressing your creativity 

Let's make it hip to be an older artist! There is every reason to support older artists. Their creativity and experience are worth knowing. 

Visual artists can succeed in business with a small list of email subscribers. A focus on quality in the list and in the content is the key. 

Learning how to price art is a vital skill. Learning how to price art right takes thought, research, and dedication to your craft.  

Email marketing for artists is a critical function for artists seeking to sell their art and build a prosperous art business. 

Email marketing for artists is a critical function for artists seeking to sell their art and build a prosperous art business. 

Storytelling is both ancient and modern. Word of mouth is the most potent form of communication. It works due to the power of human interest. 

Print-on-demand (POD) continues to grow into new markets everyday. The numerous and impactful ways it benefits visual artists is dramatic. 

Print-on-demand (POD) continues to grow into new markets everyday. The numerous and impactful ways it benefits visual artists is dramatic. 

Artists are superheroes to me. But that doesn't mean they can do it all and do everything well all at once. 

Artists are superheroes to me. But that doesn't mean they can do it all and do everything well all at once. 

I'm finding a unique harmonic resonance between 21, 73, and me. Is it a fun fact or empowering trigger to help artists live their best lives? 

I'm finding a unique harmonic resonance between 21, 73, and me. Is it a fun fact or empowering trigger to help artists live their best lives? 

The power of Instagram's unique touch makes warm marketing a powerful tool for artists seeking to find new ways to sell their art. 

Knowing how to protect intellectual property (IP) is critical knowledge for artists. Copyrighted works and trademarks are key to the process. 

Artists' websites are natural tools for selling art online but are only as productive and valuable as the effort to build and maintain them.  

You don’t have to sacrifice to be an artist. Choose what works best for you and stop worrying about what other people think. 

To a degree, happiness is about sanity and success. Knowing how to adjust to life's ups and downs will make a huge difference in your career. 

I believe the artist's life is best lived by finding the art-life-dream-work balance. I help them experience their best artist's life. 

Learning how to sell art can be done by any determined person who is willing to use proven ethical and effective techniques. 

As a solo artrepreneur, it's helpful to why people don’t buy art. It is even more important to know why people don't buy your art.  

90-day goals are how to get things done. You make the most from your life and your art business by setting and achieving viable goals. 

Learning how to use email marketing sequences is the most effective and affordable lifetime business skill for visual artists. 

Selling art productively is a learned skill. Enthusing collectors become about buying art takes practice, but any determined person can do it. 

Referrals are the best way for artists to grow their business. Learning useful tips and techniques to get referrals easily is taught here. 

You have the power to choose to live a joyful, well-lived artist's life on your terms. when you dismiss the expectations of others. 

Finding art collectors is integral to art career success. The more direct buying collectors you have, the more you control your art career. 

Making automated videos is a game-changer. Videos are growing in popularity making them more valuable to marketers. Now it's easy to start. 

Making automated videos is a game-changer. Videos are growing in popularity making them more valuable to marketers. Now it's easy to start. 

You can learn how to market art automatically using an autoresponder sequence. Send personalized email to a targeted, segmented list. 

My gifts for artists come in the form of information and inspiration. It's something I have done for more than 30 years. 

We hold a core belief that the way to have the best life as an artist is to look at living life, creating art, and getting it to market holistically instead of individually. Decisions about any of those aspects affect the others and should be conside... 

Unsold art is a problem for many visual artists. Finding a satisfying solution is elusive and difficult. Here is a suggestion that will help. 

Artists who work at local marketing give themselves advantages. Their easiest sales will come from people they know at lower costs per sale. 

Many of us have reasons to be thankful. I am forever grateful for the love and support of my family, friends, and you. All the best! 

When finding best ways to sell art, there are not many and few good choices. Finding and selling to buyers directly is the top choice. 

a fundamental shift of the most positive and highest order is also reality… one I sincerely hope you get to experience soon in your life. 

Art marketing builds awareness, develops interest, encourages desire, and stimulates buying. It's critical to art business success. 

Having the desire to improve the groove on a consistent basis makes good things happen in your life in the most meaningful ways. 

The Art Marketing Toolkit aims to put artists in control of their marketing and their art business. It's the best way to enjoy success. 

Changes happen when you let go of the useless. It helps to clear a path and to make space for things more meaningful to you. 

Are you looking for an all-inclusive art school experience? Evolve is an online school that has created a program founded in community. 

I encourage artists to learn how to market art with simplicity, saniity, and integrity. Doing so is a way to achieve a self-fulfilled life. 

There is much to be said for putting down pretenses. It's constructive and appealing. Doing so makes us more human and approachable. 

A good way to sell more art is to borrow the marketing slant from millionaire artists who specialize in making art for niches. 

In such crazy times, it is easy to make doing nothing a choice in life and business. It may feel like a safe option, but is it really? 

Art marketing is a process. You should be able to learn at your convenience. And to use the knowledge you gain as best suits your needs. 

Is digital marketing for artists a good choice during a pandemic? We explore the answer and your options in this post. 

Learning how to get getting into galleries is information nearly every artist wants to know. With this post, you get useful tips to help you succeed. 

The stories in your head are there. As a human, you have the unique ability to change and edit your stories. Choose to make empower your life. 

What artists want to happen and where they are going with their art is as unique to them as is the way they create and market their art. 

Confidence is contagious You can learn to build your confidence, clear your head trash and get out of your way to create success. 

Your personal story has the power to influence others. The combination of making great art and telling stories of interest about you makes a difference. 

Marketplace meritocracy does matter. When it comes to making a living from your art, you must make work others want to buy. Make good to do good. 

Milton Glaser is a towering figure in the world of graphic design. His importance and influence cannot be overstated. What a career he's had.RIP Milton! 

Personal storytelling is a powerful tool all can learn to use with ease. To share embraces the deep, human need others have to understand and know you 

Discover how to use the power of your smallest viable audience to your advantage. Use it to take control of how you distribute your art profitably. 

This blog started with a focus on the art print market in 2005. Both have changed and morphed in ways to make them nearly unrecognizable to their origins. 

Storytelling is both ancient and modern. Word of mouth is the most potent form of communication. It works because it invokes the power of human interest. 

Some think in a pandemic art marketing does not work or is something that should not be considered, while others find ways to get to market. Who's right? 

Learning how to price art is a vital skill. Learning how to price art right takes thought, research, and dedication to your craft.  

Artists can and should use Facebook advertising to help them sell their work. Today it's more important than ever to make connections and sell art online. 

Even in a pandemic, being a happy artist is not the same to every artist. Still, there are universal things you can do to make your life and career happy. 

Now is a great time to do outreach and build your list. Also, start thinking about your potential fame and how to use it. When you first believe then act on the principle that fame sells art you will find it works, often in an exhilarating way that p... 

Whatever motivates you, it's probably tempered by outside influences to some degree. Now is the best time to make art for art's sake. You know you know why. 

Whatever motivates you, it's probably tempered by outside influences to some degree. Now is the best time to make art for art's sake. You know you know why. 

I don't know what motivates you. When it comes to devoting 30 years helping artists I know what drives me. If I've helped you succeed, thank my mother. 

We all want success. But, what do we really want? Being clear on what you truly want and what is realistically possible sets you on the path to success. 

You have to keep getting better. It's the only way to stay fresh and compete. Your competition is improving and staying put is not an option. 

Selling art effectively is a learned skill. Helping collectors get enthused about buying your art takes practice. But, the good news is any determined person can do this. 

Learning how to put first things first is critical to keeping the alignment of our thoughts and actions as they pertain to our genuine why. 

Art marketing success must be done on your terms and your time. You make choices and take action because it's what's best for you and your art career. 

Learning self-promotion techniques and regularly applying is one essential way artists can take control of their careers and sell more art as a result. 

There is an art to giving oneself permission. When done right, it's a valuable trait that leads to a more satisfying life. 

Artists who work at local marketing give themselves advantages. Their easiest sales will come from people they know at a lower cost per sale delivered. 

Simplify everything you can. It is a prescription for prosperity. Being prosperous in life is more than making money. It's quantifying quality in your life. 

There are many ways to find art collectors. Visual artists can use the ideas in this post to work on building their careers by selling direct to collectors. 

Milton Glaser is a towering figure in the world of graphic design. His importance and influence cannot be overstated. What a wonderful career he's had! 

It’s a time for giving. You’ve checked off a list with lots of friends, family, and co-workers. But, did you get a little something for your art career? 

Making your art pay is no easy task. You need to learn how to balance money & creativity. Arts and Numbers is a terrific must-read book for artists. 

Most of us have reason to be thankful. Tracy Chapman tells us heaven's here on earth with her timeless lyrics. I'm grateful for my family, friends, and you. 

Learning about buyer social styles and how to use this knowledge in selling situations will enhance your ability to establish rapport and close more sales. 

When it comes to the best ways to sell art, there are not many choices. There are fewer good choices. Finding and selling to buyers directly tops the list. 

Changes are part of life. How we deal with them is what makes the difference in nearly every phase of our lives, our happiness and success. 

Understanding how art prints differ, and how each version is defined is crucial for any visual artist who seeks success in selling art prints today. 

Learn how to sell art by thinking like top retailers. They have begun focusing on the next level above the middle class, which is the affluent class. 

There are powerful and compelling reasons why artists should blog. For effective communications and list building, blogging for artists is the best tool. 

Learning the best ways how to sell more art will make your career more profitable, successful and fun. Start with any of these ideas and use them all 

The importance to lock down your website legally can't be overstated. The days of the Wild West Internet and lackadaisical excuses for any reason are over. 

The first rule of the art business is to make art people want to buy and find efficient, effective ways to sell it to them. Without sales, it is not a business 

Looking for art trends is actually just looking for inspiration, isn’t it? Chuck Close's unique perspective on inspiration is you should just get to work. 

Leaving a legacy is not a choice. You can choose to do things that will make yours have a more lasting impact. It's about art, it's about your life. 

How do you feel about making art for money? If you are at odds with making art and making money from making art you might need to align your authentic self. 

Let me strategize, design and create the best lead magnets with you. We'll work on getting high opt-in rates from your email marketing subscription offers. 

You have to carry your water. Hope is not a plan. Expecting others to do it for you is how to fail. As your career grows, you can hire someone to carry your water. 

Not everyone gets to be an artist. It is an honor and blessing to have the talent to create art. Learn to relish and share the abundance before you. 

The life and legacy of Andy Warhol continue to grow in importance more than 30 years after his passing. He made an indelible impact beyond imagination. 

Making art that sells is Job One when it comes to building a prosperous art business. Knowing what to make is essential to your success! 

Discover how to power your sales and career with a small, mighty list of email subscribers. Use it to take control of how you distribute your art. 

Understanding how the art buying process works makes you a more effective marketer and art salesperson. You can recognize and react to your prospect's status. 

There are many ways to sell art. Starting with your warm and local markets is one way to get results without an email list or social media following. 

Being an artist is satisfying on many levels. Succeeding in the business of art is the sweetener that makes making art even better. 

Discover the three things successful artists and businesses of all sizes use to fuel their growth. Get started toward greater profitability and efficiency. 

Teaching art is a noble and ancient practice. Transferring the skills, knowledge, techniques, and passion from teacher to student is a time-honored gift. 

Have you thought to learn about the ways an independent shopping cart can immediately boost your online art and related product sales? 

Learning how to price art is a vital skill. Learning how to price art right takes thought, research, and dedication to your craft.  

You've got bad ass awesome sauce in you. Everyone does. It's a matter of unleashing the beast and going for it. One life, one art career, don't waste either! 

Artists who work on learning skills they can use to sell more art have the most successful careers. Learning to sell is a necessary skill you can improve. 

Successful artists use art marketing to communicate their offerings, promote their brands, identify new prospects and strengthen bonds with their customers. 

Many talented artists enjoy a dual art-related career. They have found satisfying related work and use their spare time to create beautiful works of art. 

It's a valuable skill to learn the basics and beyond on how to write copy. Adding such learning to your marketing efforts will pay off for years to come. 

As a small business owner, you need as much information as possible about why people don’t buy art. You need to know why your work sells and why it doesn’t. 

Your fine art career roadmap will help guide you in making better decisions. Use it to stretch your brain and expand your thinking about your career. 

Your fine art career roadmap will help guide you in making better decisions. Use it to stretch your brain and expand your thinking about your career. 

Using a mind map will help you create marketing plans that work. Having the ability to visualize your options makes it easier to sort and prioritize them. 

Demystify selling art to interior designers. With an understanding of how designers incorporate art into their design schemes, you can meet their needs.  

I don't know what motivates you. When it comes to devoting 30 years helping artists I know what drives me. If I've helped you succeed, thank my mother. 

Email marketing is the key to more sales, owning your distribution and taking control of your career. Now is the best time to get work your email marketing! 

Artists who work at local marketing give themselves advantages. Their easiest sales will come from people they know at a lower cost per sale delivered. 

Use these ideas to grow your art career in new, profitable ways. You're sure to find a few nuggets among these useful suggestions. 

Add these 10 things to your to-do. They will make your art business more profitable with sales more predictable. Use these ideas to take charge now. 

Are you enjoying the success you deserve and desire in your art career? You can, but you probably need to change things up. Discover new ways to market art. 

90-day goals are the best for getting things done and staying on track. You'll get the most from your life and your career by setting achievable goals. Become a 90-day ninja. Go to http://90day.ninja 

Most of us have reason to be thankful. Tracy Chapman tells us heaven's here on earth with her timeless lyrics. I'm grateful for my family, friends, and you. 

You can make a powerful art marketing machine. Nothing is stopping you. The information is there. The tools, support, and training are all available. 

Using an ethical bribe to build your email list is an excellent idea. It's efficient, effective, and is hard to beat for getting top results. 

Confidence doesn't come easy for many artists. Fortunately, there are ways to build your confidence and turn negatives into positive traits.  

Use a compelling lead magnet to attract subscribers and build an engaged and active email list is the best way to grow your business and secure your future. 

Want to increase sales and profitability? Start using marketing automation with your email marketing. It's affordable, available, and easy for artists. 

Self-limiting beliefs are at the heart of many career failures. You can learn to clear your head trash and get out of your way to create success. 

The power of storytelling is often undervalued or unappreciated by art marketers. Art is sold on emotion. Logic justifies emotions aroused by storytelling. 

Life is complicated. Then we humans go and add extra complexity for reasons we don't understand. The shortest path to success is to keep it simple. 

Discover how to power your sales and career with a small, mighty list of email subscribers. Use it to take control of how you distribute your art. 

Influencer marketing is on the rise, and with good reason. Unlike other trendy forms of marketing, this one has power and is built to last. 

Marketing art is hard. Fortunately, there are tools, tips, and techniques available. Art Marketing News provides resources, knowledge, courses and services. 

The best results in the art business occur when you make compelling art and employ effective methods to show your art to qualified prospects frequently. 

How do you feel about making art for money? If you are at odds with making art and making money from making art you might need to align your authentic self. 

I strategize, design and create the best lead magnets for you to get high opt-in rates on your email marketing subscription offers. 

Successfully self-publishing art as a career move requires many factors. Here are top tips for your to consider if self-publishing is a good one for you. 

Successful art marketing is doing the right things while avoiding the wrong things. Success comes from having a plan and focusing on productive activities. 

Marketplace meritocracy does matter. When it comes to making a living from your art, you must make work others want to buy. Make good to do good. 

Making access to the Art Business Mastery courses free and easy is my way of paying back to the visual arts community. Join today! Get free lifetime access. 

Not everyone gets to be an artist. It is an honor and blessing to have the talent to create art. Learn to relish and share the abundance before you. 

Discover the three things successful artists and businesses of all sizes use to fuel their growth. Get started toward greater profitability and efficiency. 

Productivity is indispensable. Whether you desire to be highly creative or earning a generous income, or both, productivity is an essential ingredient. 

Whether you're a world beater or the world is beating you, it's good to recognize you can screw perfection, embrace acceptance, and enjoy peace. 

You have choices when it comes how you get your art to market. Things are changing. Old ways are slipping while new options get stronger. 

Changes are part of life. How we deal with them is what makes the difference in nearly every phase of our lives, our happiness and succes 

Leaving a legacy is not a choice. You can choose to do things that will make yours have a more lasting impact. It's not just about art, it's about your life. 

Fear and doubt come with the territory of launching a small business. Starting an art business is more fraught with these things than most others. Read on to learn why. 

When you first believe then act on the principle that fame sells art you will find it works, often in an exhilarating way that propels your career higher. 

Knowing your lifetime art collector value helps you make smart decisions about your marketing. Use it to know where and how to invest in your marketing. 

Now is always the best time to learn how to sell more art. You may have the best methods to create art possible. But, you need effective ways to sell it. 

Many talented artists enjoy a dual art-related career. They have found satisfying related work and use their spare time to create beautiful works of art. 

There are precise steps to take to create art marketing mastery. Artists have much more control over their success than they imagine. Do these ten things to prove it. 

Want to control your destiny as an artist? Stop worrying about getting found. Turn it around and start working on finding collectors who will love your art. 

Selling art effectively is a learned skill. Helping collectors get enthused about buying your art takes practice. But, the good news is any determined person can do this. 

To a degree, happiness is about sanity and success. Knowing how to adjust to life's ups and downs will make a huge difference in your career. 

Selling art is a learned skill. Artists who take the time to master it get great results. Money may not buy happiness, but it sure helps to make looking for it fun.  

As a small business owner, you need as much information as possible about why people don’t buy art. You need to know why your work sells and why 

Learning how to price art is a vital skill. Learning how to price art right takes thought, research, and dedication to your cra 

Using consistency in how you approach making and marketing your art helps you find buyers more easily. Patrons seek art that is both captivating and consistent. 

Learning how to put first things first is critical to keeping the alignment of our thoughts and actions as they pertain to our genuine why. 

Much goes into creating a successful art business. Artists have much more control over their success than they imagine. Do these ten things to prove it. 

Discover how to power your sales and career with a small, mighty list of email subscribers. Use it to take control of how you distribute your art. 

Knowing the best, most efficient ways to get your art to market makes all the difference in how successful you are as a professional artist. Learn how here. 

No one intentionally seeks to create career calamity. It happens because you are unfocused, trying to do too many trivial things, or are unaware of things. 

Taking a look back at the best posts of 2017. Google Analytics is a great tool for learning what content is most interesting to your visitors. 

If you want to make 2018 your best year ever, there is help all around you. Tap into the resources you find on this page for a running start! 

Milton Glaser is a towering figure in the world of graphic design. His importance and influence cannot be overstated.What a career he's had. 

Asking what kind of art sells best may be the wrong question. It's too general to be much help. It's better to know your buyers' tastes. 

The best, easiest way to make selling art awesome is to sell to your friends. Don't have enough friends? No worries. There are places to find them all over. 

Networking for artists is a powerful, affordable and effective tool. The easiest sales are always to those who know you or know about you. Go get them. 

It is not enough to know. It is not enough to make great art. To make your career soar, you need to take action focused on growing your business. 

Practice the suggestions here and put them to use, you will be well on your way to selling art better and making more money from the sales you complete. 

Challenge yourself to learn to use these seven tips for how to sell more art. You can master each of them if you try. Your career will blossom when you do. 

Successful artists learn the best ways how to price art. Pricing is crucial to maximizing sales and profits. It is a work in progress. 

Get the most from your life and your career by setting achievable goals. You'll find 90-day goals are the best for getting thing 

Artist associations provide support, fellowship, training, and encouragement for their members. They can use this offer to help members and raise funds. 

When you first believe then act on the principle that fame sells art you will find it works, often in an exhilarating way that propels your career higher. 

The best art career advice for supporters is to start with the basics. Learn the business. Give your right-brained artist a solid art business foundation. 

Your success depends on your ability to master how to market your career. Developing direct patronage is the key to long-term control and profitability. 

My art career advice never makes wild promises about flashy unrealistic success. It's always about how to create a profitable, sustainable lifetime career 

Artists can enjoy benefits of additional sales and exposure when they join the right online art gallery. Finding the best fit is a worthy challenge. 

Using an ethical bribe to build your email list is an excellent idea. It's efficient, effective, and is hard to beat for getting top results. 

Direct patronage is the key to a long, prosperous career for visual artists. It may not be the exclusive way to sell art, but it is the most benefi 

The future of art sales is here. The most successful and financially secure artists are at work to make direct patronage their primary source of sales. 

When it comes to copyright and trademark issues you must know your rights and when to ask for permission. Failure to do so can damage your art career. 

Learn how to find new buyers. Then practice the "To sell it, you have to show it" motto. The more you do it, the greater your sales. 

Finding buyers with money to spend is the best method for how to sell your art. Relying on third-parties and outside influences is a dangerous path. 

Much goes into creating a successful art business. Artists have much more control over their success than they imagine. Do these ten things to prove it. 

Professional artists need an art inventory management system to help them keep track of their art. An efficient system makes the artist more productive. 

Artists who communicate well with words generally do better in their careers. Successful visual arts understand that communicating in writing is necessary 

Learning how to tap the best ideas from the brightest art business minds, and then put them into action will make positive changes to your career. 

Knowing a little more about sanity and success and how to protect and progress with them can make a huge difference in your career and your life. 

Knowing a little more about sanity and success and how to protect and progress with them can make a huge difference in your career and your life. 

Learning new ways on how to sell more art will make your career more profitable, successful and fun. Start with any of these seven and work through them all 

There are different ways to sell art. How you go about it can help or hinder your career. Learning the best way to sell your art will ensure your success. 

Influencer marketing is on the rise, and with good reason. Unlike other trendy forms of marketing, this one has power and is built to last. 

If your current art sales suck, don't start by studying what kind of art sells best for a solution. There may be other reasons stifling your art sales. 

These art marketing tools are like building blocks. Learn to use them and interweave them with each other is how you can efficiently grow your art business 

Successful art marketing is both about doing the right things and avoiding the wrong things. Success comes by focusing your energy on productive activities. 

Wyland's book, Don't Be a Starving Artist is a great read. He is one of the most successful artists of his generation. Artists can download the book free 

When it comes to art sales channels, use the Goldilocks Theory. Not too many, not too few, but just right. Saves you time and makes you more money! Do it! 

Applying the fundamentals of art business basics is how to operate your career smoothly. It will help you avoid unexpected bumps in the road. 

Don't avoid personal branding. If you ignore it, others will define your art and who you are, which leaves you no say or control of your brand or message. 

Self-promotion is a critical component to art career success. If you are not willing to help yourself, it's nearly impossible to expect others to join you. 

Jumping to conclusions is not the best way to help you sell more art. Things often are not at all what they seem to be. Keep an open mind to doing business. 

With your email marketing, you control every aspect of how it works. You can send on a schedule best suited for your art marketing. It gets the best results 

What artist doesn't want to have their work seen and sold? A solid art marketing plan and purposeful action will help you fulfill your career desires. 

The best, easiest way to make selling art awesome is to sell to your friends. Don't have enough friends? No worries. There are places to find them all over. 

Knowing yourself and your business is crucial to your success. A key component is a clear understanding of how well you do your marketing. 

Mary and I are sending you warm wishes for the holiday season and the New Year. We wish you joy, love, and prosperity. Here is the 2016 Post Roundup. 

It’s a time for giving. You’ve checked off a list with lots of friends, family, and co-workers. But, did you get a little something for your career? 

When it comes to the best ways to sell art, there are not many choices. There are fewer good choices. Finding and selling to buyers directly tops the list. 

A key to your long-term success and happiness is in harnessing your productivity. Becoming a productive artist is your path to prosperity and satisfaction. 

On thanksgiving, it should be easy to be thankful because we are blessed with so much. We have art and creativity to share. Blessings to all! 

Do not ignore artists branding. It is an important part of your art career. If you let it go, others will do it for you, which leaves you no say or control. 

Want to control your destiny as an artist? Stop worrying about getting found. Turn it around and start working on finding collectors who will love your art. 

Using a good lead magnet to build an active list of email subscribers is the best way to grow your business and secure your future. 

Productivity is indispensable. Whether you desire to be highly creative or earning a generous income, or both, productivity is an essential ingredient. 

Selling art at shows. Because it is a basic part of creating a successful art career, I've created a website for selling art at shows. 

Use positive thinking to power your life and your art career. Realize it is only as powerful as the actions you take to move forward and make an impact. 

Now is always the best time to learn how to sell more art. You may have the best methods to create art possible. But, you need effective ways to sell it, 

There is a ton of free, useful information available in free, online marketing courses, including social media knowledge, too. This list is a great start. 

The internet changed the gallery business. It caused many galleries to stop offering fine art prints. Galleries found originals had less competition. 

Get the most from your life and your career by setting achievable goals. You'll find 90-day goals are the best for getting things done and staying on track. 

Use these ideas to grow your art career in new, profitable ways. You're sure to find a few nuggets among these useful suggestions. 

Success in business puts you on an unending quest to find new customers. They are the lifeblood of your business and are critical to prosperity. 

It is not enough to know. It is not enough to make great art. To make your career soar, you need to take action focused on growing your business. 

Straight advice is something we all want. In this book, Barney Davey useful ideas on websites, email marketing, blogging and more with that idea in mind. 

Music and art heal. The bring us together. They transcend hostilities. They help us find gratitude and common ground. They are abundance in our lives. 

Learning how to put first things first is critical to keeping the alignment of our thoughts and actions as they pertain to our genuine why. 

There are powerful and compelling reasons why artists should blog. For effective communications and list building, blogging for artists is the best tool. 

Work, real motivation and creativity are inextricably connected. Invariably, the most creative people I know or know about are busy, hard workers.  

Changes are part of life. How we deal with them is what makes the difference in nearly every phase of our lives, our happiness and success. 

Learn useful, profitable art show secrets from Owen Garratt. His simple, easy-to-use techniques work for any artist. He's found easy ways to sell at shows. 

Discover the benefits of knowing how to find collectors. It's the best way to make more money while securing your future. Selling to buyers directly is fun. 

Discover the benefits of knowing how to find collectors. It's the best way to make more money while securing your future. Selling to buyers directly is fun. 

Here is a roundup of some of the best Art Marketing News posts of 2016. It's a good time to review ones that helped and find new ones you missed.  

Networking for artists is essential for success today. It is the best way to get your work to market, and to sell your art to collectors directly. 

Learning methods for selling art with a back story will help artists increase the value of their art. Collectors and galleries always want something to say. 

Learning how to price art is a vital skill. Learning how to price art right takes thought, research and dedication to your craft. 

Being a happy artist does not mean the same thing to every artist. Still there are certain universal things you can do to make your life and career happy. 

Can artists enjoy prosperity and posterity? When you have the right positive attitude, nearly all things are possible. Your outcome is under your control. 

No one intentionally seeks to create career calamity. It happens because you are unfocused, trying to do too many trivial things, or are unaware of things. 

Who doesn't want to do better? Sometimes the thing stopping us is us. I'm working on doing better and I encourage you to think about how you can, too.  

I offer mostly practical advice to artists. These are some of the best books for artists that also provide useful advice on how to have success as an artist 

It is a wonderful time of year to take stock to renew and rejoice. No matter how well or poorly things are going, take a minute to reflect on what could be. 

You have to keep getting better. It's the only way to stay fresh and compete. Your competition is improving and staying put is not an option. 

You may have obstacles, but you can make your art career epic in every way. It is a matter of learning, believing and doing. Action is the key. Get started now. 

Knowing a little more about sanity and success and how to protect and progress with them can make a huge difference in your career. 

Useless stuff is a root cause of failure in careers, relationships and personal development. Useful actions can fix all those things and more.  

It is a stiff challenge to make your art career amazing. Just a modicum of success does not come easy. Finding the best help makes a difference. 

Pinterest for artists has potential. As with all social media, your results will fare best if you are invested and interested in using the platform.  

To have the greatest success, you need to have a repeatable system and know how to price your art for profit and competition.  

Learning how to barter can help you make money, buy products and services and move your inventory beyond selling direct or through distribution channels. 

Learning self-promotion techniques and regularly applying is one essential way artists can take control of their careers and sell more art as a result. 

Not everyone gets to be an artist. It is an honor and blessing to have the talent to create art.Learn to relish and share the abundance before you. 

It's critical you know how big is your stack. You need stacks. However, too much of one, or not enough of the other creates problems for your art career. 

Use these ideas to grow your art career in new, profitable ways. You're sure to find a few nuggets among these valuable suggestions. 

Making your art pay is no easy task. You need to learn how to balance money & creativity. Arts and Numbers is a terrific must-read book for artists. 

Milton Glaser is a towering figure in the world of graphic design. His importance and influence cannot be overstated.What a career he's had. 

Making Thanksgiving count for more than time for family and feast is important. Mindfulness about intention and gratitude will improve your life. 

Asking what kind of art sells best may be the wrong question. It's too general to be much help. It's better to know your buyers' tastes. 

A key to your long-term success and happiness is in harnessing your productivity. Becoming a productive artist is your path to prosperity and sati 

Finding art collectors is not free. Even without advertising costs, you pay in other ways. Promotional material and time networking are prime examples. 

The importance to lock down your website legally can't be overstated. The days of the Wild West Internet and lackadaisical excuses for any reason are over. 

You can start using these tips to help you sell more art online right away. Attitude, preparation, intent, desire and action all apply to online art sales. 

Challenge yourself to learn to use these seven tips for how to sell more art. You can master each of them if you try. Your career will blossom when you do. 

The best, easiest way to make selling art awesome is to sell to your friends. Don't have enough friends? No worries. There are places to find them all over. 

Knowing the best, most efficient ways to get your art to market makes all the difference in how successful you are as a professional artist. Learn how here. 

Learning how to profit from art shows can boost your career and help you sell more art. Owen Garratt's simple, easy-to-use techniques work for any artist. 

Your success depends on your ability to market your career. You have two jobs. One, make appealing art. Two, get your art seen by many qualified buyers. 

Selling POD art online is a great way to expand your customer base, extend your product line and deepen your price range. Use it to build a customer list.  

Your career takes off when you learn how to sell more art. Finding ways to sell more art to collectors is invaluable. It's easy to sell those who know you. 

You can make a career learning how to sell art to interior designers. Dick Harrison provides insights from his 20+ years selling art to interior designers 

Learning new ways on how to sell more art will make your career more profitable, successful and fun. Start with any of these seven and work through them all 

It was tough to choose the 15 best killer blog posts from more than 600 on ArtMarketingNews.com. I looked for the ones with the best ideas and information. 

Leaving a legacy is not a choice. You can choose to do things that will make yours have more lasting impact. It's not just about art, it's about your life. 

Being a happy artist does not mean the same thing to every artist. Still there are certain universal things you can do to make your life and career happy. 

How to sell art by thinking logically like top retailers. They have begun focusing on the next level above the middle class, which is the affluent class. 

You make your art career happen when you know and act on the five need-to-know keys art marketing success. 

There are good reasons why to use free images to make graphics and designs for your blog and website. Learn how I use Canva & Pixlr for quick & easy images. 

You have to carry your water. Hope is not a plan. Expecting others to do it is how to fail. As your career grows, you can hire someone to carry your water. 

If you look, my art career advice never makes wild promises about flashy unrealistic success. It's how to create a profitable, sustainable lifetime career 

When you follow these 5-steps to make sure you are not planning to fail, your are career will flourish. Use planning to put your career under your control. 

Knowing your lifetime art collector value helps you make smart decisions about your marketing. Use it to know where and how to invest in your marketing. 

The secrets to successfully make online art sales are similar to success selling art offline. It takes individual effort by the artist to make it happen. 

Artists who work on learning skills they can use to sell more art have the most successful careers. Learning to sell is a necessary skill you can improve. 

There are powerful and compelling reasons why artists should blog. For effective communications and list building, blogging for artists is the best tool. 

Here are seven questions when answered correctly that will make your art career amazing. It's all about putting together a marketing plan and acting on it. 

Do you know how to choose success? It's not something that comes easy to everyone. Fortunately, you can practice until you learn to make the best choices. 

Want to control your destiny as an artist? Stop worrying about getting found. Turn it around and start working on finding collectors who will love your art. 

For artists, I believe the answer to, "Why do you make art?" is complex, and no single answer will apply across the board. I think it is part of who you are. 

Discover the three things successful artists and businesses of all sizes use to fuel their growth. Get started toward greater profitability and efficiency. 

Here are some useful ideas, links and tools you can use to help you grow your art career and start selling more art. Pay it forward and share the love. 

Finding new, efficient ways for selling more art is a constant challenge for visual artists and fine art photographers. You can find support and help here. 

Artists who communicate well with words generally do better in their careers. Successful visual arts understand that communicating in writing is necessary 

Personal branding is not optional if you want to make the most from your art career. You can choose to ignore, but others and won't which leaves you no say. 

It is crucial to your career success to learn how to sell more art at shows. Mastering the intricacies of selling art at shows will boost your art career. 

Visual artists have unique advantages. You can learn how to use them to help you create new opportunities to sell more art and take control of your career 

Framed art makes a finished product. A frame enhances the beauty of the art contained within. Most direct buyers and nearly all galleries prefer framed art. 

Selling art is about getting connected. The Art Marketing Mastery Workshop shows artists how to find collectors, get and stay connected and sell more art! 

Often, making a few minor adjustments helps you to sell more art at shows. Sometimes, you just need an outside opinion to get better results. 

Artists who work at local marketing give themselves advantages. Their easiest sales will come from their local market, at a lower cost per sale delivered. 

Productivity is indispensable. Whether you desire being highly creative or or earning a generous income, or both, productivity is an essential ingredient.  

Artists who embrace and follow the 8-steps to art marketing mastery give themselves the best opportunity to create a rewarding career. 

Your art career is only as good as the actions you take to make it so because no one else is in line with big plans and fast actions to make you successful. 

There are many ways to find art collectors. Visual artists can use the ideas in this post to work on building their careers by selling direct to collectors. 

When you build lasting relationships with art buyers and collectors, and growing a list of responsive email subscribers, you have complete control. You set the rules, and you do your branding. Your marketing message is precisely what you want it to b... 

Artists can get found online, but using that as your primary marketing vehicle is not a recommended way for you to build a profitable long-term art career 

Are you enjoying the success you deserve and desire in your art career? You can, but you probably need to change things up. Discover new ways to market art. 

As an artist, you need to know the basics of copyright for artists to protect yourself from abuse by others and to avoid legal mistakes with your art. 

Giving thanks should come easy because we are blessed with so much. We have talent to make art, build a business, and share creativity. Blessings to all! 

Not taming production problems is a curse for many otherwise talented artists. If growing your career is a goal, then you must learn to work efficiently. 

Learning about buyer social styles and how to use this knowledge in selling situations will enhance your ability to establish rapport and close more sales. 

For visual artists, daily blogging provides multiple benefits for their art buyers and them. It brings buyers into the conversation between art and artist. 

Finding art collectors is integral to your art career success. The more direct buying collectors you have, the more control you have of your art career. 

When I started using Grammarly my copywriting improved. So did writing sales letters, magazine articles and book pages. It's not perfect, but it is helpful. 

When you first believe then act on the principle that fame sells art you will find it works, often in an exhilarating way that propels your career higher. 

Learning the most efficient ways to price your art is essential to your long-term success as a visual artist. Both your profit and reputation count on it. 

Successful artists have developed consistent, efficient methods for pricing art. Getting in the sweet spot of "just right" pricing will help you succeed. 

You can use lists of art business post links found here to help you discover new ways, and be reminded of traditional methods to boost your art career. 

Networking for artists is a powerful, affordable and effective tool. The easiest sales are always to those who know you, or know about you. Go get them. 

The first rule of the art business is make art people want to buy and find efficient, effective ways to sell it to them. Without sales, it is not a business, it's a hobby. 

Selling art in interior design centers is different than selling art directly to interior designers. It is a potentially lucrative wholesale proposition. 

Tina Mammoser's experience with her Kickstarter Art Project is an excellent example of how visual artists can create success with crowdfunding. 

Artists who create a following by selling art to interior designers gain many career advantages. You can learn to enjoy success selling to designers. 

How do you feel about making art for money? If you are at odds with making art and making money from making art you might need to align your authentic self. 

An important part of competing in today's art market means is becoming a content creator. Alyson Stanfield provides useful ideas on how to create content. 

The power of a great backstory in successfully selling art cannot be underestimated. An intriguing story and compelling art create winning art promotions. 

Finding new ways to promote your art business is easy. All you have to do is look here, or how other artists, creative types and small businesses do it, 

Effective use of small business tools is essential to your art career success. These tools help you organize and manage your entrepreneurial operations. 

Learning methods for selling art with a back story will help artists increase the value of their art. Collectors and galleries always want something to say. 

Bad ass awesome sauce is all about attitude. It is a state of mind. When you feel it in your career, others will, too! Use it generously and share often. 

What makes people buy your work is a question artists will always ponder. Creatin an excitement about your work is one way to generate interest and sales. 

Learning to use these tips and techniques will cause a dramatic change in how you can improve your art business. A steady, methodical approach is a winner. 

These art marketing tools are like building blocks. Learn to use them and interweave them with each other is how you can efficiently grow your art business. 

Before artists jump in the art print market, it is crucial they know the most important questions about breaking into it, and if it is right for them. 

Art careers can fail for many reasons. Here are five common mistakes why art careers fail that you need to avoid. Do not let this happen to your career. 

Gaining art career clarity can make the difference between a marginally successful and a highly successful result for your art career. Time to start is now 

Social media for artists is just like any other marketing tool. It is all about what you do with the tool rather than the tool itself. Knowledge is power! 

In order for the majority of visual artists to maintain lasting art career success, a growing base of direct buying art collectors is recommended. 

Making successful art commissions need not be stressful or a money losing proposition. Taking your time to prepare is the key profitable art commissions. 

Selling art opportunities are on the rise. Consumer confidence and optimism in the housing market mean you need to take steps to be in line for your share. 

If the your current art sales suck, don't start by studying what kind of art sells best for a solution. There may be other reasons stifling your art sales. 

Success comes quicker and easier when you begin by learning the basics of how to start an art blog. Making good, informed decisions is the best to get start. 

As a small business owner, you need as much information as possible about why people don't buy art. You need to know why your work sells and why it doesn’t. 

Many talented artists enjoy a dual art-related career. They have found satisfying related work and use their spare time to create beautiful works of art. 

How to sell art by thinking logically like top retailers. They have begun focusing on the next level above the middle class, which is the affluent class. 

Success is an ongoing project that needs tending. There are no shortcut hacks to building reputation and relevancy in your online or in your offline life. 

Practice the suggestions here and put them to use, you will be well on your way to selling art better and making more money from the sales you complete. 

The aim of becoming a slight celebrity is to build awareness for you and your art. People like to buy from people they like, and admire. They root for locals. 

A muse does not make the difference between the average person and successful artists. Work inspires you. Talent, action and ambition make success happen. 

With your email marketing, you control every aspect of how it works. You can send on a schedule best suited for your art marketing. It gets the best results. 

For artists, cost savings are an attractive feature of accepting Bitcoin. Another feature is its potential to protect sales transactions for art sellers. 

There are many ways to boost your art career. Here are five ways, when worked together, that will bring you satisfying sales results and recognition. 

One of an art print publishers most crucial tasks is to find new artists and fresh looks. They take seriously that finding the ideal artist is critical. 

Working with fine art print publishers can open up new sources of passive income for visual artists, including entrée to the licensing and design markets. 

Successful artists use art marketing to communicate their offerings, promote their brands, identify new prospects and strengthen bonds with their customers. 

Whether you are a new artist or a seasoned pro, using microbusiness marketing and social media is how to increase your brand awareness and meet your goals. 

Your art career is in your hands. The resources you find here can help you make informed choices about how to help you achieve your art marketing goals. 

Finding leverage points to help you take quantum leaps will make for enormous differences in your art career success. LIft yourself above your circumstances 

When your work comes from the heart of your creativity, excels in its presentation, and touches buyers, it motivates sales and fattens your bank account. 

The path to success is accepting failure is part of the process, knowing what goals you want to achieve, and then systematically working to accomplish them. 

Choosing decisive action is a key component to your art career success. Either choose to establish goals and work to meet them, or your career to chance. 

The decision to go with open editions or limited editions in your art career is important. It needs to be thought through carefully. What's your opinion? 

It is never too late to find out and believe you can be great. When you do and you take action to match your belief, you start up the path to career success. 

Understanding how art prints differ, and how each versions is defined is crucial for any visual artist who seeks to be competitive selling art prints today. 

Creating a successful art career is as much about running a profitable small business as anything. Consistently doing the right things is how to succeed. 

The impact and importance of social media for artists cannot be easily dismissed. We will tackle how artists should use social media to grow their business. 

Successful art marketing is both about doing the right things and avoiding the wrong things. Success comes by focusing your energy on productive activities. 

Looking for art trends is actually just looking for inspiration, isn’t it? Chuck Close's unique perspective on inspiration is you should just get to work. 

Keeping your website current is crucial to your online marketing. I recently overhauled my BarneyDavey.com website to make it more functional for my users. 

You cannot afford to miss the importance of websites for artists. Your website is the hub of your digital identity. It is your base marketing sales platform 

For a successful art career, you need talent, hard work, persistence, patience, self-belief, the will to do things out of your comfort zone, and a plan 

Lori Woodward is highly unique as an artist and a writer offering art advice. Artists who study her art career and follow her blog can learn much from her. 

Visual artists who want to learn how to sell art prints will find How to Profit from the Art Print Market, 2nd edition, an easy way to get the inside scoop. 

Visual artists can put their art career success on permanent firm ground by building a base of 100 collectors who buy directly from them. Seize control . 

The luck of visual artists is they need only a small tribe of followers to create art career success, and they can use powerful marketing tools to get there. 

Pricing art, like art itself, is subjective. There is no set method of pricing art. Success and profitability are tied to setting proper expectations. 

Making giclee prints of your work is not a cure for original art that is not selling. If your original work sells well then consider adding giclee prints. 

Learning how to sell art successfully can be done by anyone if they are determined and willing use proven techniques, that are both ethical and effective. 

The artists I know who have enjoyed the greatest prosperity have abundance thinking, but they are also pragmatic doers. They act on their own self-belief. 

As an artist, you clearly are a creative person. Ask yourself how your creative marketing rates. Does it stimulate a desire to own your work? 

Remember, the interior designers market is more than 10 times larger than the gallery market, and your “fame” is less important to designers than collectors. 

If visual artists do not know what business you are in, you are destined to pay a hefty price in lost sales. Building direct buyers is imperative.. 

The good news is now that you know all visual arts careers have competition you can forget about it and work on building your growing art collector base. 

In a fine art career, one keeps from becoming a wandering generality and instead becomes a meaningful specific through vision, goals, self-belief and action 

When you look at the art business more closely, you find most successful artists are hardworking people who take their craft seriously and their business just as seriously. 

The opportunity to use art marketing to seize control of your career is now. Conditions are right, tools are plentiful, buyers are ready- you should be, too. 

Selling art is the heart of your business success. Steadily increasing art sales is how your business thrives. Selling art using email marketing rules. 

Email marketing for artists is the most effective way to build a loyal following and directly sell to collectors. The best time to get started is now. 

There is great power in knowing what you want your art career to become in the future. Use it to take control and shape your career. It is your destiny. 

At the heart of the success of every small business is an effective marketing strategy, including art careers. Art marketing drives sales and awareness. 

As with many things in life, there is a balance point where differing interests meet and good results follow 

The reason why personal branding is important is easy. If you fail to brand yourself, someone else will do it for you, and you may not like what they say. . 

Setting goals is essential the success of your art career, just as it is with any business, large or small. Be warned, failing to plan is planning to fail. 

Bob asks Barney Davey tough questions and digs for information about the fine art photography market, the print market, art marketing and social media. 

Regarding art careers, there are more ways to put your passion and creative talent to work creating work than you imagine including corporate art consultant.  

Email marketing for artists is a must for any comprehensive strategy designed to develop a successful art career. Get practical advice and useful ideas here 

Clarity in you art career is a blessing. Whether you found your path early, or came to it later, you can achieve a rewarding art career.. Get started now. 

There is plenty of time left in this year for you to start tackling art marketing opportunities, and to get a Virtual Assistant with your art marketing. 

Understanding and using email marketing design techniques increases your readers' interest. Effective design will keep them reading your email messages. 

Is your art career where you want it? If not, don’t feel alone. Many artists find scattered, ineffective marketing plans steer their art careers off course. 

Implementing an effective email marketing services for visual artists is crucial to their long-term success. Discover the best options for artists here. 

Experienced artists know successfully selling art takes persistence and talent. Art sales rarely are impulsive purchases. Discover new techniques here. 

Email marketing for artists is essential to grow a successful self-sustained art career. Artists need to develop ways they can sell direct. 

Email marketing is the most efficient, effective and affordable art marketing method for visual artists. A good email list is a powerful profitable asset .  

Technology trends are making dramatic changes to consumer habits. Artists need to be part of and understand the pitfalls and opportunities of the trends. 

Art marketing trends are evolving. Fine artists and fine art photographers seeking an advantage will use Social, Local and Mobile techniques to get ahead. 

I wish for Peace on earth, goodwill to each of you all. Many, many thanks to you for reading my blog. 

Canvas prints is a rising search term. It has eclipsed "art prints" in Google search traffic. Understanding search trends improves art marketing results. 

Selling art is a learned skill. You can improve by following simple suggestions. Join Jason Horejs and Barney Davey's free podcast for selling art tips. 

Changes affect us in nearly every way. For visual artists, changes can be obstacles, or opportunities. Dealing with them head-on is the way to succeed. 

Changes affect us in nearly every way. For visual artists, changes can be obstacles, or opportunities. Dealing with them head-on is the way to succeed. 

For visual artists, photographers and graphic designers there is real value in understanding color trends and color theory. 

The secondary art market continues to evolve just as all other aspects of the visual arts business do likewise. There is no standing still. 

Domain names for artists are highly useful for both online and offline marketing purposes. Choosing the right one is very important.  

A somewhat ugly truth about your art career success is that it often is less about what you know, and more about whom you know that matters.  

Blog topics for artists is sometimes made easier with outside inspiration. This post on blogging for artists is the second on blog topics for artists. 

Selling art is rarely simple. Successful art sellers use every technique available to makes sales happen. The "Be Back" is an easy-to-use, powerful one. 

Learning how to sell art prints is an acquired skill for most artists. Use the link in the post to get a free download of Chapter One of How to Profit from the Art Print Market here. Also, take advantage of the free email consultation offer. 

It is a great time to be an artist. Learn to celebrate and utilize the blessings you have. 

Having perspective in the business part of your art career is equally indispensable to having it in your creative side. Used properly, perspective helps create an achievable, believable vision for how your business will evolve over time. 

Working with a corporate art consultant can be lucrative. You can learn how to effectively reach and influence them here. 

If you depend on marketing to strangers before your warm market, you are adding degrees of difficulty to making your art career successful. 

Don't fall prey to your fears. Use your courage to overcome them and let it lead you to the success you deserve! 

When we are down, we are not out. It will be in keeping the faith in our ability and creativity and staying in touch with our desire to succeed that will be what pulls us back online, syncs our actions with our goals, and drives us to our ultimate su... 

Goals are necessary, but they are just words. Desire is about actions. The more you consistently act on your goals, the more your success becomes reality. 

In Art Making & Art Marketing, Use the Rule of Threes - You can find it and the power of its use evident everywhere. 

Thinking small is a common reason for any small business to fail, or fail to grow. 

Bad Ass Awesome Sauce is a way to describe your confident attitude and unique style. Pour it on. Make it good -- no excellent -- no superb... well, you get the drift. 

The primary reasons for blogging by artists is it helps find new customers and retain existing customers. Blogging gives your customers a chance to know you on a different level than you can achieve through a static website. 

If you learn to be effective at the local / regional level, you will create a solid foundation to help fund more extensive marketing efforts. Grassroots marketing does not require a large budget. It requires you learn to be pleasantly persistent in... 

Successful art careers happen to artists who have their heart in their business, and their business in their heart. A common trait of top selling contemporary artists is they put as much passion and importance into their business as they do into m... 

If you are managing your "art career time" efficiently, you will have more time for marketing... and for your studio, too. 

Successful art careers happen on purpose. When you encounter an artist whose career has blossomed, you know with certainty that two fundamental components of a successful art career have been mastered...