Category: Business & Art
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11 Ways To Become A Successful Artist Without Social Media
We live in a world filled with social media and the Internet. Yet, many people are tired of social media or do not like social media platforms. Many artists ask themselves if they can be successful without being on social media. As an artist, if you do not want to be on social media, you…
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The Selfie, By Anita Louise Hummel – Even Dogs Can Take Selfies
So many times when I see people taking selfies of themselves with their phones. It has made me think – what would it be like if our dogs were able to also take selfies of themselves? The Selfie is an original oil painting by Anita Louise Hummel. This oil painting is medium to bright oil…
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How Do I Get My Artwork Noticed? 9 Ways To Promote Your Artwork
Learning to promote yourself and get your artwork noticed can be challenging. For many artists, this is the hardest part of the art business. You can promote your artwork and get your artwork noticed by looking at 9 key ideas such as 1) build a strong art portfolio, 2)build a website to show your art,…
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What Is Branding? Why Is Branding Important For Your Art Business?
Branding is one of those things within the art business that many artists are not sure whether it is essential. Some artists may feel like their artwork should speak for itself without putting too much effort into branding their art business. Branding your art business is defined as a name, term, design, symbol, or other…
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Why is Pantone’s Color Of The Year Important For Every Artist?
Each year Pantone will set what they see as a color of the years. Many artists may wonder why the color of the year matters? Or why should I, as an artist, even care about it? Pantone’s color of the year is important for every artist to understand because it shows the trend direction of…
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Do Artists Still Need Art Galleries In This Age Of The Internet?
Many artists may ask themselves that “do I really need to sell my work in an art gallery in this age of the Internet?” Many artists may never sell their art in an art gallery, but other artists may only sell their art in an art gallery. Art galleries are still relevant places for artists…
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6 Basic Business Skills You Need to Succeed As An Artist
One of the first things that many artists learn is that success in your art business is not always just about the art, but there are also other skills you must learn to master along the way. Many of these business skills are things that you need to learn to master on your own as…
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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Artwork on Fine Art America
Fine Art America is a popular site where many artists sell artwork. I have had my artwork on Fine Art America for a while and have discovered some pros and cons of selling my artwork on the Fine Art America website. One of the biggest pros of selling my art on Fine Art America is…
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5 Myths About Personal Branding For Artists
Many artists wonder why they should even bother with a personal brand. Others may feel it is unimportant as they do not have time for a personal brand. Having your own personal brand as an artist does matter. A brand will help you to tell your story to others appropriately. For any artist, it must…
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Why Every Artist Needs An Artistic Statement
Many artists neglect the very simple process of sitting down to write their artistic statement. Other artists may not fully understand what all the talk about an artistic statement is about. An artistic statement is a statement of the artist and their artwork. It is an essential part of your art branding and marketing, yet…