Art Business Advice: Real Strategies to Help you Succeed in the Business of Art

What do you dream of? Are you dreaming of a 4 hour chunk in your week where everything quiets so you can sit down and create a masterpiece? Or are you looking for that "aha!" moment when suddenly art knowledge and skill will pour through you onto the canvas?. . . read more
The number of Twitter users has grown so rapidly over the last year that it's no surprise entrepreneurs, salespeople, and even artists are now wondering how to reach potential buyers through Twitter. Here's how.. . . read more
There are many ways to work as an artist that do not involve the typical portfolio presentation to a gallery. When I first began working as an artist some 30 years ago, I decided to be a bit more creative and proactive and find those ways for myself.. . . read more
In the following interview with Brian Jones (which took place earlier this week at his gallery in Cleveland, Ohio) Brian was kind enough to speak with me about his art and his career - as well as share some insight into his success so far.. . . read more
Collecting original art prints by famous artists has become increasingly popular now that people realize that they can actually afford it. If you’re a new collector of original prints (or you’d like to be) read through this article before making any purchases.. . . read more
I've learned that for $250 or less you can plan an exciting two-day exhibit that will make you money, build a following and leave people wanting more. Here's how you go about it:. . . read more
Why is it, I wonder, that I don't have to put any effort into establishing bad habits, but gearing up for good habits takes every ounce of self-control I can muster up? As an artist, I have maximum freedom and flexibility with my work. . . . . . read more
The following list of "don'ts" is for anyone who wants to customize their art website (or already has) and isn't sure if their changes are helping or hurting their chances of actually selling art online.. . . read more
DiscoveredArtist.com launched in July with over 300 artists and nearly 3500 works of art for sale. It has a pleasing layout of neutral colors and strong navigational cues to help people browsing or searching for art . . .. . . read more
The following list contains six "must-haves" geared toward a painter's studio, but the majority of these suggestions should still work for any artist's studio. For those of you just now thinking about setting up your own home studio, here's what you'll need:. . . read more