This article explains what copyrights and trademarks are, how to register or apply for a copyright or trademark, and what protections and rights copyright and trademark holders have. Find out how to protect and monetize your original work. What is a Copyright? In simple terms, copyright means “the right to copy.” A copyright holder has the exclusive right to reproduce…
Whether you are an artist or an art appreciation, chances are, one day, you’ll be looking for a safe place to keep your valuable pieces. While most people consider the process of storing artwork not worth a second thought, it is far from true. For the art to remain as good as new, you must take certain steps. Initially, the…
Being an artist means using your art to express your feelings. No matter what type of artist you are, social media is a good way to showcase your artistic abilities. If you are an artist who just started posting on social media platforms like Instagram and is intending to grow an art page on it, then there are a few…
Tips for not getting lost among competitors while finding your own style and audience I have often wondered: What is an artist? No, not an artist only by name, but by his whole being. The artist’s position in society is often uncertain. According to Artsy, in past centuries, an artist was a poor and unrestricted man, hardly understood by those…
If you have to support your artistic endeavors by taking on a full-time position, for the time being, you might be struggling with balancing the two. Having a 9-5, the 5-days-a-week job is no joke, even when holding down that job is your only responsibility. When you add your art career into the mix, thinking of ways to balance a…
How RFID tracking works to support efficiency and authenticity While art invokes the spectrum of our feelings, art buyers are also purchasing peace of mind because collectors generally trust artists and dealers. Confidence in these transactions is the principal support for valuation, so it’s puzzling that only a small fraction of art sold carries robust authentication. Art crime remains the…
We draw inspiration from the most unusual places, but exactly how does this work? We are bombarded with inspirations all the time. It is a fact that something or someone can inspire us, but when do you take the time to stop and feel it? The real question is, how do you draw inspiration from routine? Do you ever wonder…
Precision, speed, and flexibility are some of the top priorities when it comes to hanging art at the home, office, school, or gallery. An art hanging system makes it easier to meet these requirements in the most convenient, safe, and economical manner. If you’re looking for reasons why such hanging systems are growing in popularity, here is what you should…
“Just do it.” “Can you hear me now?” “Priceless.” Sound familiar? And you probably can also envision the logo that goes with each. Those are taglines that have been embedded in our memory, and quite effectively. Ideally, a tagline should become synonymous with the brand — but more importantly, it’s a message that resonates with the core emotion of the…
Handling rejection is difficult in any area of life. When it comes to art, it’s especially tricky. Art is a particularly unique and intimate expression of the individual. Separating the intimate act of creation from the reactions people may have to it is a difficult—though very necessary—process. If a rejection is particularly harsh or comes to an artist at an…
