When you set out as an artist you won’t have a track record, nobody knows your work and a LOT of effort is required to build up your creative brand. In this article I’m going to share some tips to help you establish a clear identity as an artist.
Read moreKarma Economics: The benefits of showing gratitude
Artists who establish strong relationships with their collectors will always have an edge over those who don’t. If someone buys your work and you do not follow up or attempt to get to know them better, then you have wasted an opportunity at gaining a new advocate for your art.
Read moreWhat artists don’t tell you about going full time
We often have a romantic idea of what it would be like to be an artist, but it is important to have a good grounding from which to turn that dream into a reality.
Read moreHow to take an art commission
During the course of your art career you will receive requests to produce specific works of art. These can come from a variety of people with varying levels of experience in the process of commissioning work. It is your job to ensure that the process goes smoothly from the initial request to the completed artwork…
Read moreThe benefits of being both an artist and a collector
I want to share with you a few reasons why I believe all artists should be collecting too.
Read moreSharing your process
Your creative process is 99% of your journey and it’s the journey that counts, right? Well, the same applies for your audience and it’s their interest which you need to attract with a compelling artistic narrative.
Read moreHow to price your artwork
Artists often ask me how much they should price their work for. This conversation comes up pretty frequently and is something I consider every time I finish a painting. There are a number of factors that I take into consideration when pricing my work and in this article I hope to break them down for you.
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