6 Pernicious Myths About Selling Art (And Why You Should Ignore Them)

As an artist, you’re bound to come across a lot of advice—some helpful, some not so much—about how the art world operates. Whether from social media, fellow artists, or even…

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,…

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…

Quick Tip – Get More Engagement from Your Followers: Ask Them Questions!

Are you ever disappointed by the lack of engagement from your followers when you post new art to social media, share a blog post, or send out an e-newsletter? If…

Master Your Art Business: Achieve Your Goals by Focusing on Your ‘Second Thing’

As an artist, growing your art business requires more than just mastering your craft. It involves navigating a range of roles—from marketing and sales to client management and logistics. While…

Don’t Overdo the Gratitude when You Make an Art Sale

There is nothing more exciting than selling a piece of art. If you are directly involved in the sale process you will feel a rush of excitement and accomplishment, as…

Three Patterns of Art Buying – How to Increase Sales with the Three Types of Art Buyers

If you’ve been in the art world for a while, you have likely observed three types of art buyers: one-time buyers, clients who buy a lot in a frenzy, and…

What to Say When Clients Want to Know if Art Is a Good Investment

Not too long ago I received the following question from gallery owner Steve Harrison:

I had a visitor in my gallery yesterday and asked, “Now because this is original art it won’t depreciate will it?” How does one answer that question. I spend a lot of my time trying to figure out an answer to that question. Of course, a person should buy what they like and no one should ever bank on an “investment” whatever that might be. Still when a person is spending gallery prices for original art, the question “Will this painting retain its value” is a question that deserves an answer. How do other people answer it?

How are you making money from your art?

As a gallery owner, my attention is focused on generating sales in our galleries, and helping artists learn how to get into galleries and build great relationships with gallery owners….