What I Learned by Participating in an Art Festival | Part 1 – Preparation
I vaguely remember traveling with my parents to several outdoor art festivals. I was too young at the time to understand what was going on – I just knew that…
Myths and Misconceptions of the Art World | Myth #2 – Art Sells Itself
In my last post, I shared my thoughts on the health and vitality of the art market. I believe that the art market is the strongest it’s been in some…
Price it Right: The Artist’s Guide to Smarter Pricing
Pricing is one of the most critical aspects of your art business, and it comes with its fair share of challenges and emotional weight. With over three decades in the…
Myths and Misconceptions of the Art World | Myth #1: Art Doesn’t Sell Anymore
There are many myths and misconceptions about the art business the are perpetuated by artists, gallerists, and collectors. Over the next few posts, I’m going to share my thoughts on…
Ask a Gallery Owner | Should I Use a Pseudonym?
Do you think it’s a bad business move to give yourself an artist name? If when you may concerned or want to protect your private life from your business life would that be a sufficient reason to have an artist name?
I was wondering what your thoughts were?
–Victoria
Many artists have asked variations of this same question. I’ve worked with artists who use their real names, along with a number of artists who have adopted pseudonyms. It’s quite common for actors and authors to change their names.
Ask A Gallery Owner | What to Do when You Ask for the Sale and Get a “No”
You’re talking to a potential buyer who seems head over heals for one of your pieces. Your conversation is going well, so you decide to take the leap and ask…
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Artistic Consistency for a Successful Art Career
Artistic consistency is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of an artist’s career. This consistency allows an artist to create a body of work that is easily recognizable and distinctly…
Does an Art Education Matter?
Whenever I’m talking to artists about their biographies or resumes, the question of art education, or lack thereof, often comes up. Artists who have completed extensive academic training want to know how best to leverage that training to build their credibility. Artists who don’t have formal training, want to know if it will hurt their prospects for gallery representation and sales.
To Title or Not to Title Your Art, That Is the Question
Last week I received an email from an artist asking about titling her work. This is one of the more common topics I discuss with artists. I understand that titling your artwork can become tiresome, and many artists feel that a title can get in the way of the artwork.
Do titles really matter? Can the wrong title prevent you from selling your artwork? Can the right title guarantee a sale? While the issue may seem like a minor one, it is an issue you will be dealing with constantly over the course of your career.
I am an advocate of titling artwork, and I feel titling deserves investment of time and thought – from my perspective in the gallery I see that titles matter to potential buyers.
Read my conversation thread with the artist below, and then share your thoughts about titles in the comments below. How do you feel about titles? How do you come up with your titles? Your experience input and opinion are of tremendous value in adding to the collective knowledge available to other artists who read the blog.
Should Artists Present Artwork in Bins at Art Shows, or is it a Distraction?
In the comments on a recent post about giving buyers too many choices, artist Eric Saint Georges asked, In a show: What about the bins? Would you also limit the…