Comments on: Making a living from your art (266)

By: Barbara Zipperer

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:45:38 +0000

You are spot on with saying that as your art get more popular, the more time you will spend in marketing. I tend to create most of my art in January, February and March. The rest of the year is just marketing nuts with a couple of small windows of time for a few creative projects! Since I took your classes my art has taken two paths. One is the traditional gallery and reproduction sales. The second one came as a surprise to me, as an email offer. In fact I thought it was spam and trashed it the first two emails! The company’s three email got my attention, and now I have my own brand of fashion clothing made from my art. I am currently preparing for a 20 model fashion show in Chicago on September 17th! I am also working on a new website to better represent and house both sides of my business. So that is why none is listed below. But I will give you the links to the two different sub-sites. they are: https://barbara-zipperer.pixels.com and https://www.legaleriste.com/en/barbara.zipperer
Thank you for making this program!

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By: Janet

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:33:42 +0000

I think this is a very good article that would be useful for most people, A huge belief in yourself and your ability is paramount when becoming a full time artist. It is important not to worry about criticism from other artists who are often unsupportive and jealous when you have successes. Like you say, develop a thick skin, have a plan and stick to,it. it is not other artists who Have bought my art but people who can’t make art themselves or who like quirky work and who have money. there will always be detractors trying to insinuate that you aren’t good enough but it should become water off a ducks back to you. hang around with those people who support you and get rid of the the frenemies and naysayers. soar with people who enjoy your joy. I also buy other artists works that I like for my collection when I gain a big commission or teaching jobs. it’s a way of honouring the industry, adding to your collection and remembering special moments in time. always make sure that you treat people with respect, try not to gossip about them and remember three things a day to be grateful for.

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By: Susan Purney Mark

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:57:21 +0000

As always, you’ve hit all the right points on this! I’m working at finding the right work/life balance and while I don’t need to support myself or family with my art I do need to pay the bills for my studio and related expenses. For me, I think it’s about having the right mindset to create the work that sells while also setting critical time aside for the experimental and exploratory work that MAY evolve into new creations. Thank you for being here for artists, I’m working through the Optimize your Online Marketing modules right now…they are awesome!

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