Practical tips and advice to make the most from your art business online and offline.
Dreaming of turning your creative hobby into a real art business? It’s an exciting leap, but let’s be real, it takes more than just talent to pull it off. That’s why I’ve put together this ultimate Art Business Checklist to help you figure out exactly how to start an art …
Upselling might sound a bit pushy but, when done right, it’s simply a way to help customers get a bargain while boosting your income at the same time. This works for any creative business. I’ve been selling my art for over 20 years, and upselling has been one of the …
Art festivals are a mix of excitement, chaos, and possibility. They’re a chance to get your work in front of new eyes, connect with fellow artists, and hopefully make some cash. But your first art festival can be stressful and exhausting if you’re not well prepared. Here’s my guide to …
Greeting people at your art booth can feel awkward at first, but it’s a skill you need to learn if you want to sell your work. You don’t have to be an extrovert. I’m not, and yet I spent over 20 years selling my art prints face to face. In …
Setting up your first art fair booth is stressful, it can be overwhelming. especially when you’re on a tight budget. The cost of tents, displays, and gear, the costs all mount up. But the truth is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get going. In this guide, I’ll …
You sit down to draw, and nothing happens. The ideas aren’t flowing, your motivation is gone, and every line feels forced. Sound familiar? Art block is frustrating. Feeling insecure about your work is exhausting. And staying motivated when you’re not seeing progress? That’s tough. The good news? You’re not alone. …
The best art affiliate programs for artists are not always about art. In this post, I will name 45 affiliate programs that work in the art niche. To maximize the potential you must be prepared to write an art blog and cultivate an art community around your site. Having an …
Starting an art blog is daunting. There are so many questions, not only about how to start an art blog, but what to say, where your audience is, and how art blogs make money. Start an art blog with a domain name, cheap hosting, and a fast website theme. It …
If you’re preparing for an art show, you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. How do you make your booth stand out in a sea of talent? I’ve been there. Setting up an art booth is like building a tiny gallery that speaks to your style, creativity, and …
Why do some ordinary artists sell easily while others, arguably more talented, struggle? The key lies in effective art marketing. Talent alone isn’t enough. Understanding art marketing basics is essential for artists aiming to turn their craft into a business. This guide explains practical art marketing for beginners. We’ll cover: …
I have already written my artist biography freehand without the help of AI, but I thought it might be fun to see if it’s possible to write an artist bio using Chatgpt. I think the final result was pretty good. Sign up for an account with Openai and, for the …
Your business card is your first impression so make it a good one, or it could be your last impression too. You have to know how to create and use a business card for it to be effective. This post will show you how. An artist must use their business card …
There’s more to naming your art business than meets the eye. I GOT IT ALL WRONG. It turns out that art business names are more important than I thought. So, in hindsight, I know what I should’ve done when I named my website. Art business names should be easy to …
I get a very good reaction from my Artist About Me page so I thought I’d analyze why it works. I compared my efforts to others and realized that I wrote my artist biography as a story. This is how to write an artist about me’ page without boring everyone to death. …
It’s the wild west out there and artists are losing out to copycats, theft, and now AI. Images can be copied, altered, and redistributed so easily that it is having a serious impact on artists and creators everywhere. So how do you protect your artwork from being copied? While it …
At first glance, the importance of the subject matter in art seems self-explanatory, if you paint a cat, it should look like a cat, right? Well yes, but there is more than one way to answer the question. Is the subject matter what the viewer sees or what the artist …
Have you seen the price of modular display systems? Professional panels are aimed at the business world, not local artists. You’ve got to pay up or make your own. I’ll show you how I made cheap art display panels that look super professional. You can make cheap portable art display …
Can you copy art and sell a painting of a painting legally? What about if the artist is no longer alive? What about copying a picture online? Even though this sounds like an ethical dilemma, it’s also a legal one. This article will cover the issues surrounding copying other people’s …
Drawing wildlife is an enjoyable niche and one that I’ve managed to turn into both a job and a lifestyle. When I tell people that I’m a wildlife artist and I travel the world looking for wildlife subjects, they almost swoon with envy. The public will buy and collect anything …
There’s a great temptation for artists, especially at the start of their careers, to enter art competitions and exhibit in juried shows but are they really worth your time and effort? Entering an art competition is an expensive, time-consuming, lottery. The selection process by self-appointed unaccountable experts is arbitrary and …