The number of Twitter users has grown so rapidly over the last year that it's no surprise entrepreneurs, salespeople, and even artists are now wondering how to reach potential buyers through Twitter. Here's how.. . . read more
There are many ways to work as an artist that do not involve the typical portfolio presentation to a gallery. When I first began working as an artist some 30 years ago, I decided to be a bit more creative and proactive and find those ways for myself.. . . read more
I've learned that for $250 or less you can plan an exciting two-day exhibit that will make you money, build a following and leave people wanting more. Here's how you go about it:. . . read more
After researching some of the art and artists on YouTube, I realized there are at least four different ways that artists can use this extremely popular video-sharing site to get noticed - even famous - online.. . . read more
I like bold statements, so let's start off with this one: StumbleUpon is THE most enjoyable way to market your art online. Period. It can also be pretty darn effective. Keep reading to learn how.. . . read more
Many artists put all their marketing eggs in one big basket (the internet) yet there are still a lot of good reasons to promote your art in your own town. Here are seven benefits that I've come up with.. . . read more
About a week and a half ago I came across what I think is a very smart art marketing technique used by Chris Bolmeier. It isn't necessarily a NEW technique in the online world, but up until now I haven't seen it employed by individual artists online, and I think it's worth a mention.. . . read more
In the business world, selling is everything. I wouldn’t say the same for art, but if you’re interested in making a living from art, it's smart to take at least a few pointers from their handbook. Today I want to take a look at the business concept of "fulfilling a need.". . . read more
Does your art tend to focus on one specific subject - like pets, cars or construction? If so, why not display your art at a trade show or expo that matches your subject matter? Think about it: industry trade shows aren’t so different from art fairs. There’ll be lots of people (who happen. . . read more
Marketing your art doesn't have to be extremely difficult. Today I'll give you five free art marketing ideas which will hopefully help you stand out from the crowd so that YOUR art gets noticed and - more importantly - so that YOU get remembered.. . . read more
Art blogs aren't books, and few people (including myself) read them as if they were. So why write them that way? Here are 10 blog-writing tips that I guarantee will make your blog easier to read and keep your readers coming back for more.. . . read more
As artists we're often told that a comprehensive, in-house mailing list is the greatest asset we can have to sell our art. Unfortunately, actually adding people to a mailing list seems to be one of the most difficult things for artists to accomplish.. . . read more
I’ve put together a list of 6 “no-brainer” art marketing tips: these are small, simple things that cost nothing - or next-to-nothing - and yet often get missed by artists who are looking everywhere else to increase sales and build their reputation.. . . read more
In my opinion, collaboration is almost always a good thing. . . and especially when it comes to marketing and selling your art online. One way to do that is to get together with several other like-minded artists and set up a single website for all of you.. . . read more