The more your name is seen on your art, the more you will be remembered as an artist, the more the phone will ring, the more people will visit your website. Two questions I get from artists on a regular basis: “Should I sign my name to my artwork?” And, “My art is being printed on merchandise. Should… Continue reading
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How to Become a Famous Artist and Leave a Legacy
“At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since.” Famous Artist, Salvador Dali Many of the artists that I consult with ask me “How do I become well-known for my art?” They don’t want to use… Continue reading →
Art Business Answers – Should You Send a Sketch to a Client Before Payment
An artist recently asked: “Should I email a client a sketch for their mural, before I’m paid anything? I worry they will take it to another artist and use it. Should I send it with a contract?” This is a great question, and there are two answers, depending on your situation. But first, my thoughts… Continue reading →
Five Steps to Closing a Deal – Artist’s Trade Show Follow Up
(Artwork by the wonderful, fun and talented Sara Jane Franklin. Check out her blog here!) When Drew and I started showing his art at trade shows, the mission was to generate interest from publishers so that we could license Drew’s art to them. The first year we exhibited at License Expo in New York, we had no… Continue reading →