The definition of a real artist

January 29, 2015

This one might piss a few people off. Not that it’s my intention to do so, but so often do I see artists – incredibly motivated, driven, talented – shirk the issue of money and selling, that I think it’s time to share one of my more radical opinions. Don’t just take it from me, [...]

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One trick to trigger emotional response

January 22, 2015

Got a little instructional for you today. Yesterday, a reader responded to my call ‘hit reply and tell me where you struggle’. Always nice to hear back from people – do keep ‘em coming. She told me a bit about her struggles, and ended with ‘this is my site, please have a look’. so I [...]

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The day I got art – and a few thoughts about your moral and ethical duty to sell yours

January 13, 2015

 CLACK! CLACK! CLACK! It’s 10PM, I’m 12 years old and I’m in bed. In the studio below my room, my mother is using a staple gun to tack a canvas on a huge, 4 by 6 meter frame. Clack, clack, clack. It’s going to be another one of those grim and dramatic Norse fjords that [...]

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How to Have Yourself a Stellar Christmas This Year

October 10, 2013
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Christmas is rushing up fast. Martin Stellar shares how to make the most of the season to share and sell your art. RIGHT NOW…

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Selling Your Art Is Your Duty! – A Passionate Plea From The Heart…

September 4, 2013
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Martin Stellar made a BIG mistakes in his career which cost him his business and a LOT of money. He shares how to avoid this lethal art marketing trap if you want to survive and thrive as an artist.

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How NOT To Be A Starving Artist { The 3 crucial tips that will help you sell your Art}

July 17, 2013
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Being a starving artist is no fun at all. Ed Stewart shares the 3 crucial things you must do to make sure you thrive.

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Performance Art Magic…with No Secrets to Hide

July 3, 2013
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Performance artist Kerry Kistler shares some of the ways you can enthral a live audience with your art, by adding a little showmanship.

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Crowd Funding for Artists – How To Crowd Fund Your Next Art Project

April 30, 2013
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Not sure how to go about using Crowd Funding for your arts project? Janelle Pierce guides you through this innovative way of funding your work.

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Low Budget Studio – Incredible Photos of Your Art

April 11, 2013
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Frustrated by your photos of your art? Chris Garrett, photographer and large format printing expert, shares some ways that you can create professional quality photographs of your art with very little equipment or expense, in your own home.

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3 Great Local Networking Ideas for Artists {Plus A Common Mistake You MUST Avoid}

March 14, 2013
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How can you start to sell your art locally – And what crucial {but common} mistake must you avoid?

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