I’d like to announce that my new book, ART, MONEY & SUCCESS is now available on Amazon! Please, hop on over to Amazon and order yourself a copy now! Next month the price will increase quite a bit, so get your copy now. While I personally prefer printed books (because I like to write in… Continue reading
Posts by Maria
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 →
When You’re on the Treadmill – How to get Unstuck
. Last fall I got ill and it lead to feeling depressed. I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression off and on in my life, and I’ve managed it very well holistically. But my husband was concerned and he said “you need to have something really fun to look forward to.” And he was right. So… Continue reading →
How much should you charge a band for CD and album cover art
A recurring question I get from artists is: “Should I give my art to a band for Album Cover Art in exchange for exposure, or should I charge them? And if so, how much?” This is a two part question. First, should you give it away for free? And second, how much should you charge?… Continue reading →
Can you license Abstract or Edgy Artwork
(To learn about art licensing: sign up for my FREE ten week series called “ART LICENSING MADE EASY” which teaches how to license your art, negotiate contracts and know what to charge $$$. SIGN UP HERE! ) An artist wrote me to say that she wants to license her abstract artworks to be sold on products. But… Continue reading →
Is $100,000 a year a lot for an Artist to Earn? Insights from a professional surf art Agent – Maria Brophy’s Interview
Is $100,000 a year a lot for an artist to earn? Is there a way to convince a client that they can afford something they say they can’t? These are two of many great questions answered in my interview with Bill Jordan. It’s worth a listen, as Bill asked me to share the strategies… Continue reading →
How to Break Through a Creative Block – The Cure for Writer’s and Artist’s Block
“I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately, I am inspired at 9 o’clock every morning.” – William Faulkner We’ve all heard of writer’s block. It’s when a writer just can’t write; they have a block to new ideas and therefore cannot even begin writing their next book, blog post or article. It’s as… 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 →
Rejected? Wonder if what you’re doing is Good Enough?
DO YOU EVER ASK: “Is what I’m doing GOOD ENOUGH?” Well meaning people have a way of crushing our dreams, big and small. It starts with our parents, who lovingly “warn” us about not making a poor career choice. Then our teachers feel the need to save us from our “bad” decisions. And society, also… Continue reading →
Don’t be afraid to Promote Your Art Online – If you don’t, no one else will
SELF PROMOTION IS NOT A DIRTY WORD (IF YOU DON’T PROMOTE YOURSELF, WHO WILL?) Alyson Stanfield, the Art Biz Coach (and someone I greatly admire), put on a Creative Content Camp this summer, which helped artists who are serious about promoting their work online. This got me to thinking about a few of my artist friends who are afraid… Continue reading →
Do you have what it takes to be a Full Time Artist?
“Believe in your dreams. They were given to you for a reason.” Katrina Mayer I used to think that anyone with a little bit of talent could make it as a full time artist. But now, after working directly with over 1,000 artists since 2009, I realize that I was truly naive. Not… Continue reading →
Three Things that Could be Holding you Back From What you Want
When I was working in the corporate world fifteen years ago, I dreamed of leaving my job to work with my artist husband, Drew. But truth be told, I was afraid to leave the steady paycheck, the comfort of knowing what to expect every day and all of the benefits that came with working for… Continue reading →