SEO is overrated! At least, that’s what I used to think, until I saw with my own eyes how I sold some of my art because of search engine optimization. Here is one example of how SEO worked for me. . . read more
In today’s article I’ll explain how to set up your Twitter account, how to automate your blog posts to show up in your Twitter stream, and how to place your Twitter stream on the sidebar of your art blog.. . . read more
Today is a sad day for the online art community, as a well-known internet art gallery is shutting its doors for good. BoundlessGallery.com, a website which has been connecting buyers and sellers of fine art since 2003, now displays a simple home page with this message:. . . read more
Are you an artistic person who loved to draw as a kid, or took art classes in college, but was discouraged from pursuing art at as a serious profession? Maybe you’re a struggling artist frustrated with working a “real” job, or a busy parent with no time to create.. . . read more
Knowing who visits your art blog and what they do once they’re ON your blog can be extremely beneficial. A good hit counter will not only tell you how many visitors you have, but where they go once they arrive.. . . read more
My personal philosophy for building a long term, successful career as an artist combines three things: a little business planning, a whole lot of marketing, and most importantly, the ability to create work that resonates with people. . . read more
It’s extremely important to be self-aware as an artist.
We should always be thinking about our processes, our decisions, our strengths and weaknesses, and our prejudices. Knowing these things will help you learn from your mistakes and use your strengths to their fullest advantage.
When you. . . read more
Let’s say you’ve decided to start a card business and you’ve been working on designs for six weeks. Your friends love them. Your mom loves them. Your coworkers love them. You think they’ll be hot sellers. . . read more
Have you ever been at a party and someone said, “I didn’t know you were an artist. What do you do?” Or someone at the park says, “I love art. I have a lot hanging in my home. What is yours like?”. . . read more
If you’re an established artist and you feel pretty comfortable with your medium, its probably only a matter of time until you’ve had some inquiries about teaching an art class or art workshop. . . read more