The online marketplace Etsy has become so popular that almost all artists have a shop on the platform. However, with so much competition, selling on Etsy may seem like an impossible task. However, the secret to selling is to make great prints, but how do you make art prints to sell on Etsy? You can…
You don’t need to be a struggling artist to know that most artists aren’t wealthy. But with a single painting recently selling for almost half a billion dollars, you may be thinking: why are so many artists poor if art buyers are willing to spend that kind of money? Most artists are poor due to…
In today’s art world, social media can be a great way for an artist to get their work out in front of the public, make industry connections, and increase their art sales. However, you may have realized that social media can also be a stressful, time-sucking, emotional vampire! While many art careers rely on technology…
As a freelance artist, you’re no doubt always looking for the best places to sell art online. The ability to sell your artwork online enables you to reach a worldwide audience, allows you to make a direct connection with fans of your work, and removes some of the barriers often encountered by an emerging artist….
The “starving artist” stereotype has been around for centuries, and every artist is familiar with the discouragement that comes along with it. While it is true that making a living as an artist has historically had its up and downs, the rise in technology in modern times has given emerging artists a way to reach…
Art contests are a great way for emerging artists to get their work noticed by the public, or at least they would be if the entire system wasn’t pure evil hell-bent on sucking every ounce of creativity and confidence out of your soul! If you’re strongly considering spending your hard-earned money and time on an…
It’s no secret that making a living as an artist can be difficult. Does a working artist today have a chance to build a successful career, or even better, become wealthy from creating art? It’s true the barriers are high but it can, in fact, be done. So if you’re wondering: Can artists be rich?…
It can be a daunting task to sell your art. Making a decent living selling original artwork can seem almost impossible. In order to sell your art consistently, you will have to make every effort to distinguish yourself from the competition. Let’s face it, the market is saturated with aspiring artists eager to sell their…
Many artists and art sellers struggle to market their work to prospective art buyers. It can be challenging to hammer down what it is exactly that a collector may want to add to their art collection. Luckily, with a little homework, even a fledgling artist can create the type of work that art buyers are…