When you call a cab company, a 56 year old woman who smokes 3 packs a day says “hello” in a scratchy voice and puts you on hold. She tells you your cab will be there in 45 minutes. 55 minutes later you call back, wondering where your ride is. She says “I’m sorry, sir, […]
Reject the Rejection for Art Career Success
February 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
In 1902, an aspiring young writer received a rejection letter from the poetry editor of The Atlantic Monthly. Enclosed with a sheaf of poems the twenty-eight-year-old poet had sent was this curt note: “Our magazine has no room for your vigorous verse.” The young poet rejected the rejection and went on to see his work […]
Super Summer SALE!
November 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For each or both products below, Use Discount Code: 2017 ________________________________________________________________________________ How to Sell Art Online: The Complete Guide “How to Sell Art Online: The Complete Guide” is For Anyone that Has Ever Lost Their Way in the Seemingly Endless Online Art Marketing Maze and Wondered “What Do I Do Next To Create Growth and […]
Professional Artist or Employee? It’s Your Choice
September 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
How do you view change? Is it frightening and intimidating? Or is it an opportunity for positive transformation? When Charles Dickens was a small boy, his father was sent to prison for poverty. As a result, the theme of imprisonment appears repeatedly in his many articles and novels. In one short story he wrote about […]
Networking for Art Career Success: Contacts, Connections, Clout
February 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Have you thought about how important networking is for your art career success? Are you using the “clout” of your art world connections for your art career success? If you’ve been reading my blog posts or if you purchased my eBook Secrets to Selling Art, it should be getting very clear by now that the […]
Networking for Career Success in New York City Art Galleries
December 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking to grow your art career? Do you want to become a professional artist? I have three little words for you: Network, Network, Network. Networking is the main way that business gets done in any industry around the world. Networking is tried and true. Nothing works better to grow your career than networking. […]
Secrets of New York City Art Galleries – More Level 4 Galleries
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Art galleries in major markets such as New York City can be difficult to understand. There are a wide range of galleries in these markets and each one can cater to a very specialized market. There are levels to these galleries, what I call the “Pyramidal Hierarchy” in my ebook “Secrets to Selling Art.” […]
Buying and Selling Art – NOT Rational
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One time an art gallery owner, Nick, told me: “My WIFE makes EMOTIONAL decisions. Like when she buys a vacuum sweeper. But I make LOGICAL decisions.” I asked, “You only make logical decisions, Nick? All your cars and investments and business purchases are completely rational. Is that right?” “That’s absolutely right.” (Just the week before […]
Secrets of New York City Art Galleries – DUMBO Area of Brooklyn
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the most vibrant arts districts in New York City is in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn. DUMBO is an acronym which stands for: Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. It’s the part of Brooklyn that is in the shadow of the Manhattan bridge as it comes over the East River from Manhattan into […]
How to Super Charge Your Art Career With Momentum
October 24, 2012 by 6 Comments
Do you feel like you are stuck in your art career? Do you feel that life is “against” you, that your “luck” is bad, that someone is standing in the way of your art career? Not long ago an artist came to me for help in growing his art career. His name was Rick and […]
