Why Your Art Won’t Sell Itself
I hear from a lot of artists. They usually say something like this to me: "Gary, my art speaks for itself." No, it doesn't. Sorry. Your art won't sell itself.…
Become a Happy Habit for Your Readers
Would you like to get and keep more art blog readers? Have you ever been too busy to do good follow-up? Ever had health problems, or family emergencies, or just…
Why Some Artists Will Almost Certainly Prosper in the New Economy
“Come, my friends, 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world." - Tennyson There is revolution in the air. Unless you have spent the last few months or so…
7 Simple Keys to Successful Art Blogging
Are you ready to take the plunge toward successful art blogging. A blog for artists is a great tool for being found online and gaining a larger audience for your…
Secrets to Understanding the NYC Art World: Beware the Vanity Gallery
Chelsea Art District in ManhattanIf you are like most artists who take their career seriously, you are willing to give almost anything a try. And if you are like me, you…
Are You Waiting for a Magic Bullet in Your Art Career?
Do you ever find yourself looking for more information than you need? Do you catch yourself reading and reading (and clicking and clicking) and never taking action? Are you caught…
5 Reasons Why You Should Never Sell Your Art on Auction Websites
Have you ever been tempted to put some of your art on auction websites? Or have you ever put your art on auction websites and wondered why it didn't sell…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Artists
Did you know that there are 7 deadly sins of artists? Are you committing one or more of the 7 deadly sins of artists and don't even know it? If…
Pricing Your Oil Paintings: Stay Out of the Bargain Basement
How do you decide what your oil paintings are worth? How do you price your precious one-of-a-kind original works of art? Every artist throughout history has struggled with these questions. …
More Secrets to Understanding the NYC Art World: Beware the Vanity Gallery
If you are like most artists who take their career seriously, you are willing to give almost anything a try. And if you are like me, you put a lot of…
