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How To Set SmART Goals for 2020
Posted on January 06 2020
This is usually the time of year where I sit down and put together a New Year’s Resolution blog a...Artists Share the Advice They’d Give to Their Younger Selves
Posted on November 05 2019
In Chapter One of Secrets of the Art World: Getting Real about the Process, Business, and Selling...Top 6 Tips for Successful Entry into Art Comes Alive
Posted on July 21 2019
We’re getting so close to the deadline date (extended to August 12th) for entry for this year’...2 Comments
4 Tips to Taking Great Photographs of Your Artwork
Posted on July 11 2019
I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog talking about how important your image is as an artist. Eve...How to Write an Artist Statement in 5 Easy Steps
Posted on May 21 2019
As I have said many times in my book Secrets of the Art World and on my blogs: All working artist...2 Comments
10 Avoidable Marketing Mistakes Artists Make
Posted on May 14 2019
For me, as a business owner, one of the most exciting parts is marketing. What makes it so exciti...How to Pack Paintings for Shipping
Posted on March 25 2019
Do you know how to safely pack your paintings for shipping? I’ve been in the gallery game for ove...3 Comments
Getting Real About Selling Your Artwork in Six Easy Steps
Posted on March 18 2019
So, you’ve done your research and appropriately priced your artwork. Now what? Now you’re ready...Spring Cleaning for Artists – Studio Edition
Posted on March 11 2019
With the time change this weekend that means spring is right around the corner – warmer weather (...Artist Insider: Highly Effective Habits of Successful Artists
Posted on February 04 2019
The successful artist who locks himself away in the studio all day, every day and is successful i...Six Tips to Sticking with Your New Year’s Resolutions
Posted on December 18 2018
We’ve all been there. It’s New Year’s Eve. The countdown begins 10, 9, 8 . . . you’re filled with...5 Ways to Increase Your Income as an Artist
Posted on October 08 2018
Before we dig into this week’s topic, I need to give a huge shout out to all the amazing artists,...How to Get More Commissions as an Artist
Posted on October 05 2018
We love to hear success stories from our Blink Artists. So when we heard from Carla Goldberg, who...How to Overcome Obstacles and Rejection
Posted on September 17 2018
It’s inevitable that we’ll encounter obstacles and rejection throughout our lives. No one is immu...How to Grow Your Client List in Just a Few Months
Posted on September 12 2018
Nancy Willman is no amateur when it comes to marketing, design, and photography. For over thirty ...Get in the Right Frame of Mind to Sell
Posted on September 10 2018
You’ve put in the days, weeks, and even months to complete a stunning piece of art. You’ve checke...1 Comments
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Give Up After Rejection
Posted on August 31 2018
Those of you who read my book Secrets of the Art World already know that back in 2008, after the ...2 Comments
Top 5 Reasons to Enter ACA 2018
Posted on July 09 2018
I started Art Comes Alive for one specific purpose: To create opportunities for artists of all l...The importance of Featuring Art at Fairs, Competitions, Conferences, and Trade Shows
Posted on June 10 2018
Mary Johnston is one of my top-selling artists. Not only are her large-scale contemporary oils r...2 Comments
5 Tips for Higher Performance as an Artist
Posted on April 09 2018
It’s no accident that some of the best and most successful artists are healthy and balanced indi...1 Comments
5 Ways to Get More Engagement on Instagram
Posted on March 05 2018
Social media marketing is one more way to connect with your buyers, and with a variety of fantast...4 Comments
Artists are Entrepreneurs: Your Art is Your Business
Posted on February 26 2018
While not all entrepreneurs are artists, all artists are definitely entrepreneurs. Artists, like...How to Find and Follow Your Passion as an Artist
Posted on February 19 2018
Finding your purpose and honing your passion is essential to being a successful artist. But it c...5 Ways to Show Your Work: Navigating a Constantly-Changing Art World
Posted on February 05 2018
Being an artist is certainly exciting. You’re following your dream, working hard, and loving what...5 Steps on How to Reach your Goals in the New Year
Posted on December 11 2017
December is one of my favorite times of the year, and not just because of the quality time I get ...1 Comments
5 Ways to Use Facebook to Increase Exposure and Sales
Posted on November 27 2017
Any marketer or business person would tell you that the key to marketing is not just the message,...How to Photograph Your Artwork So It Stands Out
Posted on November 20 2017
I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog talking about how important your image is as an artist. Eve...8 Reasons to join the Blink Art Family of Artists
Posted on November 06 2017
The reason I decided to start Blink Art three years ago was simple: I wanted an easy, one-stop re...Balancing Art and Business: Advice From Professional Artists
Posted on October 04 2017
Ever feel like you’re struggling to stay afloat? From selling art and tracking your work to marke...1 Comments
Why Cataloging Your Artwork Benefits Your Career
Posted on September 22 2017
Cataloging your art collection can feel a lot like going to the dentist. You know you should do ...Systems That Help Artists Work Smarter, Not Harder
Posted on September 13 2017
Guest Blog by Artwork Archive It is difficult to stay organized as an artist. As creatives, we t...How To Inventory Your Artwork (And Why You Should!)
Posted on September 01 2017
Guest blog from Artwork Archive From gaining respect and saving valuable time to informing your...5 Things That Are Sabotaging Your Art Career
Posted on August 28 2017
5 Things That Are Sabotaging Your Art Career 1. You Don’t Understand Your Abilities, Talents,...1 Comments
10 Ways to Use Instagram to Attract Buyers and Collectors
Posted on June 30 2017
Check out our more recent blog about best Instagram practices for artists In a previous blog, I t...5 Comments
Get Noticed by Submitting Your Art to Juried Competitions
Posted on June 19 2017
As a gallery owner, I am always looking for the best art I can share with my clients. While I hav...1 Comments
Sylvia Rombis from Malton Art Gallery Gives Advice on Working with Galleries
Posted on June 07 2017
During our upcoming Success Summit, my team and I will be reviewing portfolios and giving artists...