If you’re an artist, you already know how important it is to keep learning. Curiosity is the artist’s calling card, and devotion to craft is what separates the professionals from the dilettantes. But don’t stop at the fun stuff. Taking workshops to learn new techniques or perfect old ones is important, but making the investment […]
I’m still working on putting my own podcast together. It’s a huge project, and is going to take some time. The Working Artist: A Step by Step Guide from Feather to Wings doesn’t have a launch date yet, though it’s definitely getting closer. And I’m getting more and more excited to share it with you. To
I’m just back from Art Expo New York and it really hit home for me how important these events have become. FACT: Did you know that more art is now being sold at art fairs than bricks and mortar galleries? Overall, artists are now reporting nearly half their income is derived from art fairs. But
It’s a sign of the times. We’ve all got to be more vigilant about cyber-security. In fact, just a few days ago, January 28th, was Data Privacy Day. How did you celebrate? But seriously, for artists it’s imperative to have back-ups of our data. I’ve known artists who’ve lost all of their images and even their
Yes, I am still listening to podcasts for artists like crazy. Yes, I want to continue to share what I’m listening to with you! And yes, it’s going to be awhile before my own podcast is ready to share with the world. (why do projects always take so much longer than we imagine they will?)
Why am I showing off a hot pan in this picture? Read all the way through today’s message and you’ll find out! I want you to know that I’m still working on putting my own podcast together. It’s a huge project, and is going to take some time. The Working Artist: A Step by Step
We are all in this together! Let’s remember that first and foremost. And as we each hunker down and work to stay healthy during this challenging time, let’s also work to stay positive. Now that I am avoiding people and places, I’m planning to listen to more podcasts and watch more films that inspire me.
I think that we can all agree that it’s difficult to break into the art business. Emerging artists usually have little sales or exhibition experience and often struggle to find art gallery doors that will open. In a recent interview with art superstar William Wegman, I asked him how he was able to get into
Artists all over the world rely on art fairs and festivals to promote their brand and sell their products. Many artists depend on these events for their livelihood, and many do very well. According to the TETAF Art Marketing Report for 2017, over one million people attended the world’s top 20 art fairs last year.
FACT: Did you know that more art is now being sold at art fairs than at brick and mortar galleries? Overall, artists are now reporting that nearly half their income is derived from art fairs! Have you had success showing at an art fair? The success of art fairs is an important trend for artists to