Taking commission artwork requests is not a new concept when it comes to being an artist. In fact, for some, it can be an extremely lucrative aspect of their business. The problem with taking commissions, however, is that many artists don't know where to start from an administrative perspective and end up making some key … Continue reading 5 Rookie Mistakes When Taking Commissions
Being an artist is a lifelong learning experience. If at any point you think you know everything there is to know, honestly you’re probably wrong. I’ve always enjoyed learning new things about art and it’s easier now than it ever has been to access the minds and talents of people globally with the invention of … Continue reading Milan Art Mastery Program Review Part 1
Recently I've been noticing more artists on social media talking about the hard truths of running their art business. While it's been a bit disheartening to hear some of these stories, I think it's also very important that more artists who are in the spotlight are candid and open about the realities of what it's … Continue reading 5 Hard Truths About Running an Art Business
Making an income as an artist doesn't always come from just selling your artwork. In fact, with so many more opportunities to reach a larger audience with social media and the internet in general, finding your target audience is easier than ever! Choosing a career as an artist doesn't mean that you have to starve. … Continue reading 10 Effective Ways for Artists to Make Money
It happens to almost every artist who has an account on Instagram – you get a direct message asking if you take commissions. While the request in and of itself seems like it should be a compliment and not something you should worry about, there's good reason to take extreme caution when getting these types of Instagram DM requests.
There's a common tactic in marketing where to elevate the brand being promoted they spend most of the time talking about how terrible a competitor brand is by comparison. This brand bashing tactic is also used in political campaigns particularly in the United States and in more recent years in Canada as well. While this may seem to be an effective strategy for companies trying to sell you soap and soft drinks, it's a terrible practice to adopt when it comes to you and your art business.
