People often roll their eyes when I tell them I help artists to get organized. “It must be like herding kittens,” they sniff. Apparently, we have a bad reputation. But time management for artists is a complicated topic. I understand why. We have a lot going on. We juggle lots of different hats. Many of […]
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Are You Pricing Your Art Wrong? Knowing how to price your art can be really intimidating. Trust me I know. It’s one of the things that artists ask me about the most. Do you price your art in the same way that a lot of other artists do? Are you so traumatized by the very
Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of university art students. They always impress me; eager to learn, explore, and ready to change the world. But they’re also scared and unsure if the world will welcome them. Art students often ask the same questions… and what strikes me is how familiar these questions are. Aren’t
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Wondering how to sell your art locally? With so much emphasis on selling online, it’s no wonder many of you have overlooked the advantages of selling your art locally. But selling your art locally can be really fun. And profitable. Fun and profit are my two favorite things! Whether you exhibit in a local gallery,
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“But Crista,” they ask, “How can I make a living from my art?” “I want to be wealthy! I want to live on a beach and be dripping in jewels! And I want my art to pay for it!” Then I reply with something that artist Kiki Smith once told me: Your art doesn’t
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I was in London, on my way back to the hotel after dinner. At the train station, I asked the man next to me which train to take. We were headed in the same direction, so I followed him. On the train, we began to chat. I asked about his evening and he told me
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Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with María Añez, a brilliant mind in the realm of art marketing from ArtPlacer. Together, we delved deep into the business side of the art world, discussing topics that are often overlooked but are absolutely crucial for any artist’s growth and success. In this conversation we
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Let me ask you a question, Artist to Artist What kind of world do you want to live in? I believe that the world is changing and this is a true opportunity for artists to take lead. Watch this video if you want to hear what this world could look like. What kind of
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I was recently talking with a group of artists about finding success. Someone asked me this question: Crista, how can I make more money working as an artist? In this video, I share my answer with you. Watch the video now to learn the two secret words that will lead you to art-world riches.
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Artists struggle with self-confidence all the time. Do you? Seriously, as an artist, you are always putting the most personal, the most vulnerable, the most subjective parts of yourself forward. Everybody has an opinion about your work, right? And everybody thinks they know better. It’s easy to listen to them. It’s certainly much
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