Last year, after the Covid lockdown had kept everyone going crazy inside, my professional musician friends got together to have a mini concert in my gallery parking lot. It was so much fun! The local community showed up and brought beer and wine, we threw pillows on the ground and everyone gathered around to enjoy… Continue reading
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INTENTIONAL SUCCESS – Ping the Universe to Sell More Art
When we PING the Universe by taking action, we generate traction towards our dreams. I learned this lesson a few weeks ago when I was feeling the financial pinch of slow sales. Thanks to Covid, commercial sales of Drew’s art had dropped and I needed to make up for it quickly or we would have… Continue reading →
How to Sell More Art in 2020 – Success Leaves Clues
“If you want to achieve success, all you need to do is model those who have already succeeded.” Tony Robbins in his book Unlimited Power SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES! If you want to sell more art in 2020, read this post. It will help you make a stronger plan for the new year. Every… Continue reading →
How to increase your art income each month with Prosperity Goal Setting
It’s that time – the year is winding to a close and we should start thinking about what we want for our business in the new year. For me, the first thing I think of is “How much money do I want to make this next year?” And of course, it’s always a number higher… Continue reading →
How to get a buyer to happily pay full price
An artist wrote for help with pricing. She said “it’s rare for a buyer to accept my proposal outright.” She explained that every time she is asked to give a price quote, her buyers attempt to talk her down in price. She is starting to feel bitter towards her buyers, and angry that they don’t appreciate… Continue reading →
Money is Relative: The $500 Artist vs. the $15,000 Artist
“When it comes to art, money is an unimportant detail. It just happens to be a huge unimportant detail.” Iggy Pop When I wrote Art, Money & Success, I wanted to answer the most common questions I hear from artists, and one is “how much should I charge?” So I included sections that tell how… Continue reading →
Artists have 200% more education but only this many make a living from art…
According to Daniel DiGriz of the Clark Hulings Fund, “Despite having 200% more education, less than one third of working artists fully support themselves.” I was shocked when I heard this statistic. But don’t let it seal your fate; instead, let it light your fire to learn from those doing it. In a recent interview… Continue reading →
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR ART INCOME SUBSTANTIALLY – LEARNING NEW TRICKS
“Once you stop learning, you start dying” Albert Einstein The main question I hear from artists is this: “How do I make a living with my art?” One way to find success in the art business, and any business, is to learn from others who have done it before you, and to be open… Continue reading →
Is it okay to sell reproductions of a painting that was commissioned by a collector?
This is one of the questions I received from an artist: Is it okay to make and sell print reproductions of a painting that was commissioned by a collector? My answer: Yes, absolutely! Selling print reproductions of your work is a smart business model that enables an artist to earn money again and again from… Continue reading →
How to Find Qualified Buyers for Your Art – Video Interview with Owen Garratt
A common question I get from artists is: How do I find buyers for my art? To find out the quickest way to reach qualified art buyers, I interviewed Owen Garratt, an artist who has sold millions of dollars in art. Listen to the interview here: Maria and Owen Interview MP3 or watch the video, below… Continue reading →
How to Turn a Charity Request for Free Art into a PAID SALE
I’m going to share a secret with you – you can get PAID for your charitable contributions! Artists are constantly asked to give art to schools, charities, and even profitable companies. Yes, giving feels great! But, many artists are giving too much and it creates a financial hardship for them. If you are an artist… Continue reading →
How to get Strangers to Pay More for your Artwork
An artist sent me this question by email: “After looking over your art prices, I’m curious; how are you able to charge such high rates to strangers?” The writer was referring to the prices we charge for Drew’s artwork. In many cases, our prices are much higher than the prices of other artists in our field. But it… Continue reading →