Video: Ask a Gallery Owner: Are there Certain Sizes you Recommend?
In this week’s session I answer a question from Darryl in Utah: “Are there certain sizes you would recommend to offer galleries that are better to ship in reference to…
Artists – How do You Organize Your Creativity?
I’m a busy guy. I own and run a successful Scottsdale gallery, blog and share videos related to the art business, am a husband and father of four, and strive…
Ask a Gallery Owner: Is it Important to Work in Series?
Artists frequently ask me if they should work in series. I recently received the following question:
Is it important for your artwork to be in “a series”. I have a few different styles I like to work in my paintings (from bright/multi-colored to abstract/dark to light/muted). What do galleries like to see in artist’s portfolios?
Kirsten Reed
If you’ve been reading this blog for long, you know that I’m a huge advocate of seeking consistency in your artwork, especially work you are going to be presenting to galleries or potential buyers.
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…
Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer – The Woman in Gold”: The painting at the center of a Nazi controversy
Gustave Klimpt’s painting “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer – The Woman in Gold” has a long and complicated history, involving Nazis, legal battles, and finally, a new home in New York….
Ask A Gallery Owner | Making Square Inch Pricing Work for Smaller Pieces
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I highly recommend pricing based on size, generally square inches. But what if you do work in both large and…
Video: Ask a Gallery Owner | The Buyer Who Disappears Without Completing Their Purchase
This week’s question: Hi Jason, Last year, I posted a painting on Instagram that I had completed. A good friend said that she wanted to purchase it. I framed it…
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…