smARTist Telesummit 2011: Making Art, Money and a Living

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Learn new and exciting ways to bridge the gap between making art and making a living at the smARTist Telesummit 2011 in January! I will be one of 13 keynote speakers! This is an amazing opportunity to listen 'live' to the art experts as they teach you how to make money by making your art business GROW... So far, over 1,000 artists have signed up! If this sounds interesting, please click the smARTist link to the right (above my … [Read more...]

14 Art Business Tips from the Top Pros on Twitter

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Twitter is a treasure trove filled with a bounty of knowledge from any niche including art - you just need to know where to find it and start digging! I sent out a 'tweet'  to some of the most respected art business stars on Twitter. This is what I asked, "will u share an art biz tip in 140 characters 4 an upcoming twitter art star post. u can add a link if u want & i'll link 2 u" I got a great response from the art business pros on … [Read more...]

Top Art Supplier Sennelier’s Candid Conversation with Lori McNee

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Since 1887, Sennelier has been highly regarded for its fine pigments and paints. It all started in Paris, when Gustave Sennelier, opened the Maison Sennelier in front of the Louvre. Artists soon began to consider his palette as the ultimate standard of quality. So, when Sennelier asked to interview me for their website, I jumped at the chance to share my story with this highly respected French paint company...(plus I love France!)...and I … [Read more...]

How to Use Your Art-Making Skills to Create a Compelling Video

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Youtube and other video sharing websites are a great way to market your art, make art or craft demonstrations and share your artistic knowledge. Creative marketing advisor, Stacey Cornelius helps take the mystery out of video making by explaining how you can use your art-making skills! How to use your art-making skills to create a compelling video Guest artist/author: Stacey Cornelius Online video like Youtube and Vimeo are gaining … [Read more...]

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Twitter Image & Following

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With the popularity of the new guest article I wrote, Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Twitter Image & Following for The Top 10 Blog, (it's even been re-published on the popular blog, HolyKaw.Alltop.com) I thought I better share it with my own readers! In the article below, see if you are putting your best tweet forward. Do you measure up to these 10 tips for brushing up your Twitter image and following? Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Twitter … [Read more...]

Take Time to Unplug: Disconnect to Connect

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After getting out of bed this morning and pouring myself a cup of tea, I quickly 'connected' to my blog's lifeline to you, my iMac computer. It is time for me to 'plug' back into the cyber world and get back to work, even though I am aware of the importance of knowing when to unplug. No matter what business you are in, I think you will find this little post interesting... One of the mind-boggling benefits about the Internet and social media … [Read more...]

Alternative Investing in Fine Art Recommended Rather Than Stocks

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Tired of the economic slump we artists have been enduring, any good news concerning the art market is encouraging and worthwhile to pass along to my fellow artists and art enthusiasts. This week, CNBC announced on their blog, Alternative Investing:"Investing in Art Can Mean Pretty Profits." In the image on the left, Henri Matisse's "Les coucous, tapis bleu et rose" (1911) sold for $46,457,480 at Christie's and was … [Read more...]

5 Unique Ways To Brainstorm Out of A Creative Rut

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Guest author: Mike Wienke Whether you are a writer, a painter or a creative person of any sort, there’s nothing more intimidating than staring at a blank canvas. At times, it feels daunting and can even cause anxiety. After all, a step in any direction is the first step down a creative pathway... ...and what if it’s the wrong path? This fear of the unknown tends to guide us into safer waters. The familiar feels non-threatening and … [Read more...]

Create a Niche Market for Your Art in a Sea of Artists

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My Twitter friend, professional maritime artist, Annie Strack explains how to 'create a niche market for your art in a sea of artists' in the article below.  I hope you enjoy learning how Annie found a unique audience for her beautiful art and how you can too. Create a Niche Market for Your Art in a Sea of Artists By Guest Artist/Author: Annie Strack Niche marketing, I had an early start at it. When I was a teenager showing horses, I … [Read more...]

6 Ways to Keep Your Goals to Yourself to Achieve Them

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Ever since I can remember, my mom has told me to 'keep your goals and dreams to yourself'...and now, research is proving her right - again! As creative thinkers and ambitious business people, we all have exciting goals and it is often our first instinct to tell somebody. But, research is proving that it is better to keep your goals to yourself in order to achieve them. In this fascinating video, Derek Sivers explains the research to back it … [Read more...]


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