Comments on: The first 4 steps toward selling your art

By: Laura Leeder

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:12:06 +0000

Hi Alyson, thank You for your timely post. The words “back to basics” come to mind as I read these tips. Your statement, “More writing = more words = more opportunities to connect with fans” is so true. I used to journal and blog regularly and though I always struggled with writing, I found the process of regular journaling gave me confidence and the story/ideas came quicker when I sat down to write my blog posts. I stopped doing both over the past few months and I recognize how much I struggle with any writing. I’ve taken up journaling again and blogging is next! (I used to enjoy it.)

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By: Connect with other artists — Art Biz Blog

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:43:14 +0000

[…] Step #1: Devote Yourself to a Studio Practice Step #2: Create Your Mailing List Step #4: Start Writing About Your Art […]

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:34:00 +0000

In reply to Tim \”Atlanta Picture Framer\”.

Tim: You can always email me (link in the About tab above).
I haven’t heard of artists having much luck with LI and I hate to encourage anyone to spend time somewhere that won’t be fruitful for them. I’d love to hear from you if you have a good LI case study. [email protected]

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By: Tim \"Atlanta Picture Framer\"

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:35:07 +0000

I didn’t know where else to write this, I read your posts regarding facebook and twitter…I hope you’ll consider writing something soon regarding LinkedIn as well. Thanks!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:56:36 +0000

Michele: I’m happy you’ve been moving forward. And it sounds like you’re enjoying it – half the battle!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:55:56 +0000

In reply to Art of RetroCollage.

I really wish you’d use your own name as that’s how you’ll want to be known in history. With “Art of RetroCollage,” you could be anyone. And we’ll just call you “Art.”

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By: Art of RetroCollage

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:38:01 +0000

Alyson: I started posting replies with the name of my website rather than my own name (Eric Edelman). I also decided to integrate my own artwork with my writings. Recently, I began a series I call “Profiles in Collage” to highlight the background of the earlier collage masters. So my blog is a hodgepodge of art-related, collage-focused material.

I find now it does take quite a while to research and write my blog posts, but I think it is worth it.

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By: Eric Edelman

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:49:18 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Alyson: Thanks for your feedback. My tech person fixed the problem with a setting, and the website should be working now. I appreciate the alert.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:13:55 +0000

In reply to Eric Edelman.

Eric: You could probably link the past to the present with a little effort.

A number of your links on your home page didn’t work for me.

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By: Eric Edelman

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:48:26 +0000

I started blogging about digital collage techniques, with specifics about the use of vintage wood engravings, inspiration, etc. It can be viewed at http://blog.retrocollage.com/.

What I wonder is whether is makes sense to mix postings of new art in this type of blog? I do have a link to my art gallery of work for sale but have not put artwork itself in the blog feed.

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