Something happened recently that got me to thinking about why some artists are successful, and others are not. We got a gig for Drew to paint standup paddleboards for our favorite Scotch company (don’t you love it when you are hired by someone you are a fan of?!) Our proposal included professional photos of Drew… Continue reading
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Planning for Cash Flow and Profit; Necessary Components for a Successful Art Business
“Without Profit, your business will die.” There is a reason that some artists are successful in business, and some are not. The successful ones put effort into learning, and applying, business sense when running their business. Sadly, the quality of art you produce only plays a small part of your success. More important than the… Continue reading →
Where the Money is Hiding and the Thriving Artist Summit
In 2008, when everyone was hit hard by the recession, Drew and I were still going strong with our business of selling and licensing art. But our revenues gradually started to decline, as many of our best clients and licensees, went out of business. OUR INCOME DROPPED BY 40%. Then it continued to tank… By… Continue reading →
The Price of Opportunity and Playing Art Banker
Just how much are your opportunities really costing you? Do you take the time to determine your expenses vs. your profit? Before you commit to an event or exhibit, you need to look at the numbers and know exactly how much money you are going to spend, how much you are going to make, and… Continue reading →