Seasonal Cycles in the Art Market: Reading the Rhythm Instead of the Noise
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned through running a gallery in Scottsdale is that the art market doesn’t move in a straight line. It rises, plateaus, softens, and…
The Hidden Risk of Overpricing: Why Galleries Raising Prices Too High Can Hurt You
I recently received an email from an artist who discovered—much to their surprise—that a gallery had marked up their work to nearly four times the established retail price. The artist…
When Gallery Sales Stall: How to Reopen Communication and Regain Momentum
Not long ago, an artist reached out with a familiar dilemma: their work had been in a gallery for over a year without a single sale. They weren’t sure how…
The Artist’s Guide to Commission Agreements: How to Protect Your Process Without Overcomplicating the Experience
If you’ve followed the earlier articles in this series—Should You Take That Commission? A Clear Guide to Knowing When to Say Yes (and When to Walk Away) and Communication Makes…
Communication Makes or Breaks a Commission: How to Set Expectations and Establish a Realistic Timeline
If you’ve read the first article in this series, Should You Take That Commission? A Clear Guide to Knowing When to Say Yes (and When to Walk Away) (https://reddotblog.com/should-you-take-that-commission-a-clear-guide-to-knowing-when-to-say-yes-and-when-to-walk-away/), you…
Should You Take That Commission? A Clear Guide to Knowing When to Say Yes (and When to Walk Away)
Every artist eventually faces the moment: someone loves your work…but not that piece. They want something just like this, only bigger. Or smaller. Or more blue. Or featuring their favorite…
The Art of Giving and Receiving Critique
Most artists genuinely want feedback about their work. They’re eager to know how a piece lands with viewers—what people notice first, what emotions come through, and whether the vision they…
Inviting the Viewer In: The Power of Context and Story
Over the last two articles, we’ve explored why writing about your art clarifies your vision and how an authentic artist statement helps others connect with your work. Both conversations point…
How to Write an Artist Statement That Actually Connects
In my last post, How Writing About Your Art Deepens How You See It, I wrote about how the act of writing helps artists clarify what they’re trying to say…
How Writing About Your Art Deepens How You See It
Many artists feel a familiar resistance when faced with the task of writing about their work. It’s easy to think, “If I could say it in words, I wouldn’t have…