It can be overwhelming to plan for the year ahead and not know which goals are going to be the most successful for your business. There are so MANY possibilities at your feet, so how do you know which ones to pursue?  I have some thoughts for you today on how to hone in, strategically, on your […]

There are many avenues to share about our work as artists: from galleries, to social media, to local markets and more.  But the most consistent way artists can reach their collectors, all over the WORLD, is through their newsletter list.  Have you been putting this off? Let me explain why it’s so important.  It’s the […]

Have you been chipping away at your art practice, and felt discouraged because you can’t quite get what’s on the page to match what’s inside your head? Does your art not always feel like “you”? Do you feel a little lost looking at other artist’s work, and like yours just doesn’t stand out from the […]

You can make a living with your artwork! You don’t have to be the “starving” artist; you can live comfortably, and even make an amazing annual income as an artist. What’s the key?  Multiple income streams.  You might be thinking: but there are plenty of artists out there selling only their original paintings and killing […]

I know it’s February already, but I didn’t want to get through the year without doing a recap of 2019. Hopefully taking a look at what went well (and what didn’t) will help you evaluate your own year in business, or at least give you an idea of the inner workings of a full-time art business […]

If you’re a working artist today, or maybe you’ve just set out on this path, the art industry can feel intimidating. There are so many artists out there sharing their work online, from all over the world. They’re publishing books, working with dream companies, and selling out of their products. They have thousands of followers on Instagram, […]

Today, I want to talk about pricing your art and understanding the value of your work. This isn’t a one size fits all pricing formula, but is meant to help you have a better understanding of why you may use certain numbers when pricing your work. You can use these pricing factors to find the best system for […]