Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Without marketing and promotion what you have is a pleasant hobby. The following article is about self-promotion for visual artists however, nearly all of what is offered would work for any creative person seeking to market themselves. The valuable suggestions here are offered to help artists and creatives improve the art of self-promotion. This is the last article in our popular collaborative series of blog posts that art marketing and publishing … [Read more...]
As mentioned in our recent popular blog post series, "The Visual Artist's Challenge - Should I Work with Galleries, Go Direct to Collectors or Both?" and "The Visual Artist's Challenge II - Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Representation", Barney Davey along with our guest - gallery owner/art marketing expert, Jason Horejs and myself discussed the influence of the economy and Social Media on the art market and the huge shift in how artwork … [Read more...]
As mentioned in the provocative article, The Visual Artist’s Challenge – Should Artists Work with Galleries, Go Direct to Collectors or Both?, art marketing expert and fellow art blogger, Barney Davey, and I both agreed on a strategy that incorporates a healthy combination of gallery representation and self promotion. But how does the artist balance promoting oneself while maintaining a successful business relationship with his or her galleries? … [Read more...]
We are all feeling the pinch in this challenging marketplace. Gone are the days of painting good paintings, framing them nicely and relying solely on our galleries for sales. Now is the time of natural selection and survival of the fittest! Artists and galleries must evolve and creatively think 'outside the frame' ... Over the next few weeks I am planning a series of informative articles by working artists and galleries who are coming … [Read more...]
guest artist/author: Stacey Cornelius Recently, I had the opportunity to help a painter put together a new portfolio to take to galleries. She was going on a trip and decided to look for a few new venues while she was away. This artist is a very good writer, so I made only a few edits to her artist's statement. She had her CV (curriculum vitae) nicely formatted, a couple of reviews, a business card, and some wonderful reproductions of her … [Read more...]
Last Friday night I had my much awaited artist's reception at Kneeland Gallery in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. This short video gives you a quick peek at what a professional gallery and opening reception for an artist looks like. If anyone is interested in purchasing a painting, please contact Kneeland Gallery and tell them, Lori sent ya! Or feel free to contact me with any questions or for more information, lori@lorimcnee.com … [Read more...]
Each winter I am honored with the opportunity to showcase my newest works with an emphasis on still life painting at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. I have been working all winter preparing for the gallery reception and exhibition which starts this Friday night, March 5th and runs through April 15th, 2010. I thought my readers might enjoy seeing what I do when I am not blogging or 'twittering'...and yes, I really do paint and do … [Read more...]
by guest author/artist advisor: Aletta de Wal Gone are the days of art professionals taking care of you. We are each responsible for our own lives and our own choices as artists. The sooner you learn to take control of your art career, the better. Sometimes it is just a matter of looking at things you already know, and assessing this information in an organized manner. Other times, you need to learn from the experience of artists who have … [Read more...]
Finding the right gallery can be a daunting task for many artists. If left unchecked, self doubt and the fear of rejection can make gallery shopping an unpleasant experience. Recently, I found myself in need of a new gallery. At a time when many galleries are struggling to keep their doors open, I chose keep a positive attitude and view this as an opportunity - because, good galleries are always in need of good artists and vice versa. After … [Read more...]
Are you an artistic person who loved to draw as a kid or took art classes in college, but was discouraged away from art at as a serious profession? Or maybe you are a frustrated or struggling artist who has to work a 'real' job, or rear children with no time to create. Obviously, we all have rent or house payments and other bills to pay. So how does someone being to follow their dream of being an artist? Walt Disney explains, "The way to … [Read more...]
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