The Art of Negotiation and Discounts: A Guide for Artists
Negotiation, discounting, and promotional sales are all valuable tools in an artist’s sales process, yet many artists hesitate to use them. Some see negotiation as an affront to the value…
Ask a Gallery Owner | What Do I Do When a Friend Is Chatting Me up at an Art Show?
From a recent email: Dear Jason, Thank you for the great class. I wish I would have known these things when I was a gallery co-owner. There were 11 owners…
How Artists Can Innovate with QR Codes
In the ever-evolving world of art and technology, QR codes have emerged as a fascinating tool for artists to engage with their audience in unique ways. During a recent Art…
Embracing Negotiation in Art Sales: Insights from a Veteran Gallerist Today I want to share some valuable insights into a critical aspect of the art world – negotiation and discounts….
A Moment in Art History: The Starry Night by Van Gogh- the “failure” now recognized as a masterpiece
Van Gogh’s The Starry Night is one of the most widely analyzed art pieces in the world. What makes this painting so fascinating to researchers in fields ranging from art…
Anatomy of an Email Art Scam
If you have a website for your art, you’ve likely received an email that looks a lot like this: Hello There, My name is Pamela Mcallister from Georgia. I actually…
Should Artists Show Their Art in “Vanity” Galleries?
In a recent interview, I was asked where I saw the art gallery business going in the next ten years. This is a very interesting question and could have resulted…
VIDEO: A Moment in Art History | The Boating Party – What Inspired Mary Cassatt’s Famous Painting?
The Boating Party is one of the most famous paintings by American-born artist Mary Cassatt, who lived in France for most of her career. In this Moment in Art History,…
RedDot Podcast | An Interview with Franny Moyle, Author of Turner: The Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of J.M.W. Turner
An interview with Franny Moyle, Author of Turner: the Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of JMW Turner. I picked up Franny’s biography on Turner earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed learning…
Debate: Should You Include a Date on Your Artwork?
Many of you who have been following me will know that I discourage artists from including dates on their artwork. Recently, I received the following email from the curator of a museum:…