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…
Online Critique Group Broadcast Recording Now Available | The Secret to a Successful Art Career, Does SEO Make Sense For Artists? Approaching Galleries During Pandemic, and More!
We just completed this week’s Online Critique broadcast where we discussed whether it makes sense for artists to spend a lot of money for SEO, what it takes to…
Artist Biography Basics | Creating an Effective Bio
With all of the current shutdowns and economic worries, some artists are putting off plans for shows and approaching galleries. If you’re in that boat, you might be wondering what…
Video Interview With Xanadu Artist John Horejs
In our ongoing efforts to reach out to clients who can’t visit Xanadu Gallery due to current circumstances, we’ve been creating a variety of new content. You’ve already seen our…
Anatomy of a 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…
The Gallery Owner Who Cooled Off
A question from a reader: I recently moved to a completely new place and as my life and my visual input changed, so did my work. I started a couple…
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…
Debate: Should Artists Show Work in Doctor’s Offices, Banks and Other Business Locations?
Last week, I received an email raising the question of whether it would be worthwhile for an artist to show her work in a doctor’s office. The doctor would display…
From a Reader – Creating Art Sales by Promoting your Work to Your Network of Acquaintances
I’ve often written that selling artwork is all about building relationships with potential buyers. There’s another side to this however, in that people with whom you already have a relationship…