Hello fellow artist! I have been selling my art for 20+ years and have a lot of knowledge to offer artists who are just starting out building their art business or want to improve a business they have already created. In this chapter, I will share my journey and the many experiences I have had building a successful art business that allowed me to leave my Nursing job and pursue art full time. I am excited to share my art business 'gems' with you!
There are 2 key things that will help move you forward in developing and building an art business. 1) Knowing WHY you create the work you do and why you want to share and sell it. 2) Believing you are a 'REAL ARTIST' and worthy of people giving you money for your art. Let's explore these important ideas in Chapter 2.
There are many rolls and hats of an Artist Entrepreneur. It can feel overwhelming to do them all! In this chapter we are going to explore the many rolls and skills needed to run a successful business and also discuss finding support and team members that can help you along the way.
There are many ways to be an artist and many paths to choose when building an art business. Not all paths are rights for all artists. In chapter 4 we will explore the many paths available, how to choose the best one for you and how to map out your route to reach your desired destination for your art business.
In this chapter we will look at the basic building blocks of creating a small business. These are all of things I personally wish I knew from the get go and that I painfully learned along the way. I truly believe understanding the basic structure of a small business early on will help you build your business faster and make smarter decisions along the way. We will also discuss pricing your art work which is often one of the biggest challenges for artists.
In this chapter we will discuss the importance of knowing your numbers including profit and expenses and how this can help you make good business decisions. I will also share with you my TOP business tips I have collected over my 20+ years in business!