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By Lauren Schleider in Art Business Advice > Selling Art Online In 2016, art insurance group Hiscox stated that online art sales jumped 24% from the previous year, totalling $3.27 billion in artist earnings. E-commerce has certainly evened out the playing field for artists at different career levels, but a huge problem remains: in a vast sea of online platforms, how can individual artists stand out from the pack to forge meaningful connections and boost their sales? Increasingly, the answer…

The art world is booming thanks to the creative people around the world. It is amazing when you think that you can turn your art hobby into a profitable business. Here is the Nine-Step Guide to Start A Profitable Art Business.

By admin in Art Business Advice > Selling Art Online So you just launched your new art website—that’s fantastic! You’ve worked for days (maybe weeks, even months!) or you’ve paid someone to make everything perfect, and now that your new website is live you’re ready to start selling your art! But. . . it’s been a few days, and nobody seems to be visiting your site. What gives? Beautiful, but no traffic? No problem. Keep on reading. First, don’t panic; everyone with […]

How do you realize your dream of a private gallery of your art? Hi my name is Carrie Brummer and here on Artist Strong I help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique artis…

What does a product description accomplish? Doesn’t your art speak for itself? Sure, a picture is worth a thousand words. But when you’re trying to sell that picture for cash, you may need a few extra words to get your point across. The key lies in using the right words to convince your potential collectors […]

So you’ve created a body of work that you’re ready to release into the world. That is amazing! As you turn to the specifics of how you will market, package and sell your pieces, you may be considering including a Certificate of Authenticity with your sold artworks. There are many reasons why you m

Here is my ultimate resource list for artists wanting to get their own art business up and running. Here is everything you need and more to succeed.

Yes, artists need to develop a brand in addition to their creative work. Branding sets you apart from others in your industry and niche. Your brand strategy is about your potential customer and connecting with them. Color-Coded Creatives - Guest Blog - The Design Blonde

This is a guide for how you can start an art business and make money from your creativity. Find out what you need to get started. Includes tips on pricing, marketing, and more!