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Here are 15 strategies for maintaining a positive and lasting relationship with collectors: Personalized Communication Send handwritten thank-you notes after a purchase. Send birthday or holiday cards to collectors. Check in occasionally via email or social media to...

You meet a prospective collector, maybe on an open studio day, maybe at the opening of your solo show, maybe in some other context. What can you say to close the sale? Here are 10 compelling things you might say to a prospective collector to highlight the value of...

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at artist’s statements specific to various genres. In this post, here are ten tips for writing a powerful artist's statement, followed by examples illustrating each tip. Start with Your Why Reflect on why you create...

Last week, I presented sample artist statements from five sorts of painters: a landscape painter, a super-realist painter, an abstract expressionist painter, a surrealist painter, and a pop artist. Here are sample artist statements from five more types of artists....

Struggling with your Artist Statement? Here are five examples! Artist Statements 1. Landscape Painter "My landscapes are not merely depictions of nature but intimate reflections of its emotional and spiritual resonance. Each piece is a journey into the shifting...

Setting the Scene Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can sit or lie down. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, holding it for a moment, then exhaling slowly. Let your body relax with each breath, releasing tension in your shoulders, arms, and hands....

Here are 20 ways an artist might get publicity for his or her art: Leverage Social Media Post consistently on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. Share behind-the-scenes content, works in progress, or time-lapse videos of your process. Use hashtags...

I asked Chat to provide me with a guided visualization for artistic success. It provided the following very solid, very useful visualization. Please enjoy it and make use of it. Guided Visualization for Artistic Success Introduction: Find a quiet space where you can...

Here are 10 tips for artists who use CAD to improve your efficiency, creativity, and workflow: Master the Basics Before Experimenting Get comfortable with foundational CAD tools and shortcuts before diving into complex features. Knowing the basics well can save time...

What are the best ways to preserve your canvases? Painters have several effective methods to preserve their canvases, ensuring that their artwork remains vibrant and durable over time. Here are some best practices: Prime the Canvas Properly Before painting, applying a...