Business of art: this category includes all articles and videos that discuss how to make a living as an artist.

“I represent myself.”

This phrase isn’t just a euphemism for “I’m an artist without gallery representation.”  It’s a better way of looking at success as a working artist. 

The fine art of presenting your work

The promotion of your work is more important than creating excellent work. 

If you don’t document your work, you never made it.

This wasn’t always the case, but in today’s world of digital information it’s a fact of artistic life. 

Putting a price on art

Supposedly, it can’t be done, but, in reality, there’s very little guesswork involved.

Sign on the dotted line, again.

For the artist intending to engage in commission work, a written agreement with the client is a very good idea. 

Sign on the dotted line.

Written agreements are an artist’s best friend, and model releases are a necessity for every portrait-making situation. 

Why making money from your work makes you a better artist

Getting paid to make your art doesn’t necessarily prove that you’re a better artist, but it should help you to develop your work. 

Everybody’s a critic.

And it’s a good thing too!

An opportunity often comes in the form of an unexpected opening.

And show openings are full of unexpected opportunities. After all, what other party helps you learn about yourself and your work? 

Love your clients or leave them.

The sweet science of making art for commission. 

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