Client Testimonials – Worth Their Weight In Gold
We recently received this note and the photo above from a client who purchased and donated a major sculpture to a hospital in his home area: Just wanted to let…
Practical Matters: Asking a Gallery for Artwork from Their Inventory to Supply Another Gallery
I recently received the following email from Steve, an artist in Arkansas. Steve has been working to expand his gallery representation and is in discussions with a new gallery that…
Effective Art Display
While I try not to let it go to my head, we frequently receive compliments about the display of artwork in the gallery. Positive comments about the display are gratifying…
What to Do When You Get a Bad Online Review of Your Art Business
This post is a little hard to write. In order to tell the whole story, I am going to have to admit to a pretty major mistake we made with…
Surviving An Art Sales Slump
If you’ve been in the art business for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced an art sales slump. I’m not talking about an overall drop in the market (like…
How to Deal With Art Criticism from Your Spouse, Partner, or other Close Family and Friends
Several weeks ago, I received the following email from a discouraged artist: I’ve been working on a sculpture for some time now that I thought was finished and at least four…
How to Get Collectors To Follow You on Social Media
Over the last few posts, and throughout the comments on those posts, we’ve seen that, while it may not be easy, artists are selling art through social media. Through careful…
Discussion: What do you Feel is the Best Social Media Platform for Marketing Your Art?
Over the last several weeks, I’ve begun a discussion with artists about marketing art through social media. In today’s post, I would like to ask for your input and thoughts…
Anatomy of a Sale | How We Used Photoshop to Make a $5,000 Art Sale
How many times have you heard this: “I like this painting, but the size won’t work for my space”? I’m sure I’ve heard the phrase hundreds, if not thousands, of…
Debate | Should you Watermark Art you Are Posting Online?
I am frequently asked by artists whether they should watermark their artwork before sharing it online. There seems to be a pretty widespread concern that posting artwork images online could…