The 20% Investment: Why “To the Trade” Discounts Are Smart Business

As an artist, receiving an inquiry from an interior designer or art consultant can be exciting, but it often comes with a moment of hesitation. The question inevitably arises: “Do…

The Art of Goodwill: Why Free Repairs Pay Off in the Long Run

Imagine this scenario: A collector who purchased a small painting from you five years ago reaches out. They recently moved homes, and in the chaos of the transition, the artwork…

The “Pivot” Panic: Should You Wait to Submit Your Portfolio?

It is a scenario I see often, especially after an artist returns from a residency or a workshop. You have spent years building a solid body of work. You have…

The “Hero” Image Mistake: How to Structure Your Artist Portfolio for Galleries

When you are preparing to submit your work to a gallery, the instinct is natural: You want to put your absolute best foot forward. You look through your archives, find…

One Subscriber is Worth 1,000 Followers: Creative Ways to Grow Your Art List

There is a common frustration I hear from artists, particularly those who don’t participate in outdoor art festivals or trade shows. The question usually goes something like this: “I know…

2025 in Review: Volatility, the Rise of Online Sales, and the Reality of Hard Work

I have made a conscious decision in recent years to avoid the headlines. I don’t watch the nightly news, and I try to insulate myself from the constant drumbeat of…

The AI Panic: Why Hiding Your Art Might Be the Riskiest Move of All

There is a growing trend—and a growing anxiety—rippling through the art community right now. Many artists, fearing that their hard work is being used to train Artificial Intelligence models, are…

The “Studio Vault” Dilemma: What to Do With Your Earlier Work

Every artist who has been working for more than a few years eventually faces the same problem: The Accumulation. You look around your studio or storage rack and find a…

Closing the Sale: The Strategy of “Art on Approval”

I recently received a question from an artist who was in a delicate stage of negotiation. They had a potential buyer interested in a large, expensive artwork, but the buyer…

Why You Should “Name-Drop” in Your Artist Bio: The Power of Lineage

There is a common hesitation among artists when writing their biographies or CVs. It usually stems from a sense of modesty or a fear of appearing pretentious. The question often…