A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte – A look at Georges Seurat’s masterpiece and its predecessor
“Art is harmony. Harmony is the analogy of contrary and of similar elements of tone, of color and of line, conditioned by the dominate key, and under the influence of…
Collective Wisdom | The Artists Who Won’t Go Away While I’m Trying to Sell
On RedDotBlog, we’ve often talked about different scenarios in which you might be trying to sell your work. For many of you the opportunity will come at an open studio…
5 Common Mistakes Artists Make That Hinder Their Sales and How to Avoid Them
As an art gallery owner since 2001, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with countless artists, each driven by a desire to share their creative work and, of course,…
Video: Ask a Gallery Owner: Are there Certain Sizes you Recommend?
In this week’s session I answer a question from Darryl in Utah: “Are there certain sizes you would recommend to offer galleries that are better to ship in reference to…
Artists – How do You Organize Your Creativity?
I’m a busy guy. I own and run a successful Scottsdale gallery, blog and share videos related to the art business, am a husband and father of four, and strive…
Ask a Gallery Owner: Is it Important to Work in Series?
Artists frequently ask me if they should work in series. I recently received the following question:
Is it important for your artwork to be in “a series”. I have a few different styles I like to work in my paintings (from bright/multi-colored to abstract/dark to light/muted). What do galleries like to see in artist’s portfolios?
Kirsten Reed
If you’ve been reading this blog for long, you know that I’m a huge advocate of seeking consistency in your artwork, especially work you are going to be presenting to galleries or potential buyers.
5 Essential Financial Strategies Every Artist Should Master for a Thriving Art Business
As an art gallery owner, I work closely with artists and often see firsthand the challenges they face in managing the business side of their careers. While creativity is at…
Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer – The Woman in Gold”: The painting at the center of a Nazi controversy
Gustave Klimpt’s painting “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer – The Woman in Gold” has a long and complicated history, involving Nazis, legal battles, and finally, a new home in New York….
Ask A Gallery Owner | Making Square Inch Pricing Work for Smaller Pieces
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I highly recommend pricing based on size, generally square inches. But what if you do work in both large and…
Video: Ask a Gallery Owner | The Buyer Who Disappears Without Completing Their Purchase
This week’s question: Hi Jason, Last year, I posted a painting on Instagram that I had completed. A good friend said that she wanted to purchase it. I framed it…