Maria / January 12th, 2012 / business of art, Deal Making, Entrepreneur

How to make Deals with Big Companies – Catch that Whale

How to make Deals with Big Companies – Catch that Whale

“The challenge with whales is that you have to swim out to them; otherwise they don’t know you exist”

Years ago an advertising company contacted us to use Drew’s art for a promotion for…

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Maria / January 4th, 2012 / Art Marketing, business of art

Don’t Make This Mistake When Selling Art – Connecting with Collectors Series

Don’t Make This Mistake When Selling Art – Connecting with Collectors Series

ONE MAJOR KEY TO CONNECTING WITH COLLECTORS: SOLVE THEIR PROBLEM!

Last month I almost lost sale on a large painting, and admittedly it was my fault.

But I learned a lesson and luckily, I was given a second chance.

Here’s…

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Maria / January 3rd, 2012 / Entrepreur, Personal

Despite a challenging Economy Adventure Ruled – My 2011 Year in Review

Despite a challenging Economy Adventure Ruled – My 2011 Year in Review

Often, we worry that we haven’t accomplished much.  But, when we look back on it, we are surprised to find that we actually did get some important projects completed, that we did some fun things and that we cultivated some great…

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Maria / December 13th, 2011 / Personal, Philosophy

How to Have a Joyous Stress Free Holiday

How to Have a Joyous Stress Free Holiday

“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”  Burton Hills

We allow so many pressures on ourselves during the holiday season. …

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Maria / November 9th, 2011 / art licensing, Entrepreneur, Written Agreements

Basic Negotiating Tips Anyone Can Use

Basic Negotiating Tips Anyone Can Use


During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally.  If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.  Brian Koslow

From deal making to…

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Maria / October 29th, 2011 / Motivation, Philosophy

How to Live a Life of Travel

How to Live a Life of Travel

“A life of travel is not for special, rich or lucky people.  It’s for those who choose to live it.”

Do you dream of places you want to travel, but put it off until “some day” when you have more…

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Maria / August 22nd, 2011 / business of art, Creativity

Waiting tables vs. Painting Dogs – whats the Sell Out

Waiting tables vs. Painting Dogs – whats the Sell Out

Honest poverty is a gem that even a King might call his own, but I wish to sell out.”  Mark Twain

A bright young artist I met on the beach yesterday was concerned about “selling out”.

She’s fortunate enough…

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Maria / July 13th, 2011 / Art Marketing, Entrepreneur

Self Promotion is NOT a Dirty Word – 11 Ways to Market Yourself

Self Promotion is NOT a Dirty Word – 11 Ways to Market Yourself

IF YOU DON’T PROMOTE YOURSELF, WHO WILL?

Self-Promotion sounds like a dirty word to some people.   I know many who have a livelihood that depends on marketing, yet they resist it.

But if you look at all of the people…

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Maria / July 3rd, 2011 / business of art, Entrepreneur

How to get Free Press – The Art of the Press Release

How to get Free Press – The Art of the Press Release

I’m a bit of a media call girl, I must admit.

A huge amount of my effort goes into public relations, all with the goal of building up the brand of Artist Drew Brophy through media exposure.

Why? …

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Maria / June 14th, 2011 / Philosophy

Why you should have a Death Wish

Drew, Charging Puerto Barrels 20 years later!

“Let us endeavor to live so that when we die even the undertaker will be sorry”  Mark Twain

Do you ever question if what you’re doing with your daily life is the right thing?

Do you feel that you’ve reached…

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