No matter how much love and soul you’re planning to put into starting an art gallery, you need to be realistic. This is a business. Make no mistake; your passion will set your particular business apart. However, you need to be able to keep a cool head and be objective. Striking a balance between these two worlds, the creative and…
L’art pour l’art (art for art’s sake) is no more. Today, striving artists face a single choice: integration or isolation. And it’s hard. Today’s supreme vacuum of personal creativity gets intertwined with a corporate-like model of success. An intricate patchwork, to say the least. We now recognize networking as the sole vessel of one’s creative triumph. How popular are you?…
Not every piece of artwork sells. This can be tough and disappointing for an artist. However, finding a way to make the best of the situation when the artwork doesn’t sell is crucial. And by taking a proactive approach, you can turn what may seem like a disappointment into a new opportunity. That’s why we’re here to help. Let’s explore…
Whether you fantasized about being a ballerina or a business mogul, you probably spent many childhood hours thinking about your dream job. As it turns out, according to a new JobSage survey, a sizable number of people dream about working in the arts. Following only tech and entertainment, arts and design made third place on the list of “dream industries”…
Imagine that you decide to introduce your child to the beautiful things available in the art world, but you aren’t sure how to approach this task. First, get rid of the doubts that prevent you from taking a step forward. In my time in the field of art, I have encountered three typical prejudices: art comes out of nowhere at…
How do you become an artist, preferably famous and in-demand? Let’s find out what experienced artists would say to an aspiring artist. Of course, you won’t become a successful artist if you have no ability at all, no love of art, and no desire to create. But even just one of those talents is not enough to make your paintings…
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…
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…
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…
Social networks have become a business tool, and their visual capabilities have become a great chance for artists to connect with their potential fans. And perhaps social networks, especially Instagram, can be the best place to begin your professional development and start earning an income from your art. However, you need to make sure that your posts not only consist…
