How to Handle an Art Sale that Doesn’t Work Out
above: the artwork hanging in the client’s home I recently had a client call to ask if she and her husband could see one of the pieces featured in Xanadu…
Artists: Are you Consistent? A Gallery Owner’s Perspective
How Developing a Strong Style and Laser-Like Focus is One of the Most Important Things You Can Do for Your Fine Art Career A number of years ago, I was…
What Would You Do? | How Long Before you Restretch or Repaint a Canvas?
I recently received this question from an artist: When is it okay to pull a painting from its stretcher with the intent of reusing the support? Some friends and I…
The Art World’s Glass Ceiling | Does the Art Market Still Discriminate Against Women Artists?
Some time ago, I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about new auction records set for artwork by women artists. The long and short of the article was…
Debate: Should Artists Include Pricing on Their Websites?
As I am discussing the internet and marketing online with artists, the question of whether or not an artist should include pricing information on their site often arises. I spend…
Discussion: Selling Art at Home Interior Stores
I recently received an email from a blog reader asking about showing and selling artwork in home furnishing stores: A friend of mine who is an interior decorator has asked…
Video | Artists & Galleries: You Aren’t Sending Your Newsletter to Clients Frequently Enough | Ask a Gallery Owner
An e-newsletter can be a great tool to build relationships with clients and to increase your sales, but only if you send it out regularly. Leave Your Comments and…
Ask a Gallery Owner: Should I Donate My Art to Charity Events?
As an artist you could easily give away ten lifetimes’ worth of work to all of the charitable causes that would love to have one of your works in their…
Quick Tip: Make a Folder for Images of Art in Client’s Homes
In many of the articles I write on RedDotBlog, I’m asking you to make major life commitments or giving you big marketing strategies. Today I want to invite you to…
Video: Ask a Gallery Owner | Should I Negotiate with Clients in Order to Make Sales?
In this week’s session I’ll tackle the sometimes tricky question of whether or not negotiating with customers to make a sale is advisable, and, if so, how to negotiate to…