Sadly, not all art was created equal. And fair or not, alas that is the way of the world. Not only does the quality of the art your produce matter, but so does the size. In fact, the size of your artwork can massively impact how quickly it sells. Therefore, it’s a pretty important aspect […]
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If you are an independent artist, you will need to ship your paintings to their buyers safely, professionally and with minimal costs. This can be quite the challenge if you are new to shipping canvas paintings and many blossoming artists make simple mistakes that cost them in both money and reputation. The worst case scenario […]
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Selling stock photos is one of the most common ways that photographers – both hobbyists and professionals – try to sell their images. Many consider it to be a potential source of passive income, as once the images are added to a library of stock images, you could continue to earn residual income from photos […]
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The commissioning of art is of utmost historical significance, with countless contracted masterpieces offering us an insight into the past, into the lives of individuals or entire civilizations long dead — Take the Roman Coliseum commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, for example. Historically speaking, only the wealthy had the privilege of commissioning artists to create bespoke […]
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Selling your photographs crosses many photographers’ minds no matter their level of experience. Being able to turn your hobby into a source of income is an exciting prospect as it can give you the opportunity to spend more time doing what you love – and of course, it’s exciting to consider people supporting you by […]
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Instagram is the ideal social media platform for independent creatives and small businesses; its focus on visual content is the perfect way to share an online portfolio of your work while also allowing you to maintain a more personal relationship with your followers. The term ‘marketing’ might seem intimidating when you just want to share […]
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Art is just a fact of human existence. For as long as humanity has been around, we have been creating art as a way of expressing our experiences of life in ways that simple words cannot do. However, art is not just a one-sided activity! Art does not cease to be made once an individual […]
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Of course, whenever you create a piece of art, you hope that those that see the art will be able to understand and appreciate it. Artists can easily talk to people that are seeing their art and help to field questions that they may have about the pieces, but what can an artist do when […]
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Social media has revolutionized the lives of many small business owners and independent creatives around the world. Using social media to share your products and services, build an audience, and authentically market yourself is a rewarding and worthwhile venture for anyone hoping to advance their craft. While big businesses use paid advertising and marketing tools […]
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Do you love taking photographs? Do you want to make it a career and earn a living? Well there are a few steps to complete before you can begin sharing your craft with others. A permit to work as a professional photographer does not always take the form of an official record. For many experienced […]
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