Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Someone once said, "Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits." To avoid this, I am kicking off the new year and getting a handle on some of my bad habits by creating small business resolutions worth keeping! I am gaining control of my email inbox: This is a biggie. On January 1, I had nearly 15,000 email messages in my inbox! Over the past two years, blogging, social media, my art and writing businesses filled … [Read more...]
In this fast-paced world many people suffer from information overload, and understanding how to write a bio that gets read is more important now than ever. Lately, I have been coaching social media personalities as well as artists on how to write a bio, so I decided to share my writing tips with you. The days are gone when we only relied on our boring resumes to emphasize our achievements. Unlike a resume, a bio is less formal. This gives … [Read more...]
Many artists, photographers and even businesses choose to add a digital 'watermark' symbol to their online artworks, designs and photographs as a way to protect their ownership and copyrights. The article below spells out a clear list of the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision if you are considering adding a watermark to your images. Wikipedia explains: Digital watermarking is the process of embedding information into a … [Read more...]
**Recording Now Available, click the 'Ignition' box for more information*** Creativity and talent alone aren’t enough to build a successful art career. Over the past few years, I have been devoting my 'free time' to helping other working artists like myself to better understand how to market their art, build relationships with galleries, and to think like a small business owner. This week, Ignition | Art Marketing Experts Helping you … [Read more...]
Now more than ever, artists are taking their art careers into their own hands. Here at Fine Art Tips, I am always on the lookout for fresh and helpful ideas to help artists improve their art sales. This little guest post has some great advice to follow for selling more art as well as photography online. ~Lori Guest author: Originally post on ArtBistro More artists are selling their work online. Have you ever thought of just making some art … [Read more...]
Marketing and Branding are two important words that are often used interchangeably. Both small and large businesses frequently misunderstand their differences. Understanding the differences between the two can help you improve the potential of your business. In the post below Tiger Woods is used as an example, but you could easily substitute his brand for that of Arnold Schwarzenegger's, well you get the picture... Guest author/artist: … [Read more...]
Perhaps you are in the fortunate position of not needing to worry about making money from your art. That is terrific – and unusual. Most working artists want to at least cover their expenses or need to make a living of making art. "Knowing how much money you invest and how much you earn from your art, and exactly how much of that is clear profit, is critical to your ability to remain in business." ~Aletta de Wal Which of the following is … [Read more...]
Talented sculpter, Ken Newman has taken his sculpting on the road in his fifth wheel trailer! Since then, Ken is fast becoming a favorite artist at art exhibitions, shows, and art museums. A few years ago, I met Ken on Twitter and then had the opportunity to meet him in person at one of his annual art shows in my hometown. Ken has made an impact in the art community with his online presence which includes a great blog and dedication to … [Read more...]
Understanding how to negotiate and set your art prices is skill you must possess before you are ready to take that leap of faith into the professional art world. Being a successful, professional artist not only takes artistic talent, but it also demands solid business sense. As artists we love the creative aspect of our art careers however, the business side of our art careers can be intimidating. Below, this guest article by my friends at … [Read more...]
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6 Ways to Help Artists Deal with Negative Criticism
Guest Author: The following post was originally on ArtBistro.Monster.com Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen – that person that you’ve just been dying to have come to your studio or look at your portfolio finally does… and they don’t like what they see. But instead of being crushed by the experience, how can you respond to negative criticism in a way that turns the whole situation into a positive one? In this article, I’ve laid … [Read more...]