Pricing art commissions is confusing for everyone, and it’s tempting to look for a pricing formula as if that alone holds the answer. Sadly, this is a myth. The art world plays in a different way, even so, if you need a quick pricing guide try this: Calculate the price …
Most working artists have drawn people’s pets at some stage, I know I certainly have. It’s the obvious way to start earning some cash. This is how you can sell pet portraits: Market your pet portraits on social media, especially Pinterest. Pins are the best adverts for long term traffic. …
Digital downloads have transformed the way artists and designers are able to make extra money and earn a passive income from their efforts. In this post, I’ll explain how creatives can sell digital downloads on Etsy. This is the process in a nutshell…Set up your Etsy shop and list your digital …
If you want to learn to sell your art effectively, step outside of the art world for a moment and visit a street market. Forget drinky-poos on opening night and all that arty-farty nonsense. Market traders know how to sell. If you want to know how to negotiate the price …
Can you make money teaching your art skills? It’s a scary thought and for understandable reasons, but there can be good reasons to try. As an artist and trader of 20 years plus, I’m well placed to present the pros and cons of this approach to selling. Teaching your art …
What’s it like to draw in public? A question many artists ask themselves and if you’ve never done it before you really don’t know what to expect. So how does the public react? In this blog post, I will share my experiences of drawing in public for over 20 years. …
As an artist, you may have wondered how to make money painting murals. Is it even possible? The good news is that there is a market for this type of artwork, and it can be a great way to earn money and even make a living. To make money painting …
Have you ever met a stranger who put you instantly at ease? Some people know how to build trust with anyone. It’s a skill you can master and you can use it to sell more art. The art of building instant trust is in finding common ground and sharing similar …
Do you know who buys art? Recognizing how to spot an art buyer is an essential sales skill if you are going to succeed. You have to know these things: Women are the best buyers of art. Young couples setting up home are keen to buy, students cheering up their …
“Have you ever exhibited?” I’m asked this all the time. It’s as if exhibiting alone is a hallmark of success. In truth, selling your art in galleries is easy, it’s making money that’s hard work. I’ll show you how to sell your art in galleries and you can decide what’s …
Whether you like it or not, the size of your art really matters, and that includes art prints. But what size of art sells best? Should you make your art big and bold, or pocket-sized? I decided to find out. These are the best standard sizes for smaller art prints: …
I’ve been selling my limited edition prints for over 20 years and I know there’s confusion in the minds of some people about the term. So instead of taking things for granted, I decided to answer some of the most common questions. A limited edition print is a reproduction that’s …
Greeting card companies are always in need of new designs, however, it is important to understand how much money greeting card companies pay artists for their designs so you can decide if it’s worth the effort. Greeting card companies generally pay a flat fee which ranges between $275 and $500 …
I started my art career as a landscape artist and began to make a living within a year of learning how to paint. It is by far the easiest genre to sell. So I’ve compiled a list of 13 ways to sell landscape paintings from my own experience. According to …
I’m well placed to answer the question. I’ve been making my living as a wildlife artist for over 20 years so I know how wildlife artists make a living. On the face of it, my lifestyle is very simple. I make and sell my art in the summer and travel …
When it comes to selling wildlife art you have to be pragmatic and concentrate your efforts on making art with a proven chance of success. That’s why I’ve listed my top 12 wildlife art bestsellers with a bonus list at the end. After 20 years of selling and making wildlife …
We’ve all been there. You get stuck and your drawing is dull, but all is not lost. You can make your drawings interesting with some simple hacks. It’s easy to improve a drawing. In this post, you will learn 14 ways to add more interest and improve your drawings, PLUS …
Let’s face it, so many artists and craftspeople get it all wrong! They sit there and wonder why no one is beating a path to their door. I thought it was time to list a few essentials every trader should know. So if you are a newbie or want a …
I’ve been selling my art for over 20 years so I’m well placed to tell you how to sell your drawings. In this post I cover the key points you must get right if you are to succeed in making money. Drawings are very much a niche market and to …