Barney Davey's Blog, page 4
March 1, 2025
The Case for Open Edition Prints in the Digital Age
“The best marketing strategy ever: care.” — Gary Vaynerchuk Embracing Artistic Freedom in a Print-on-Demand World As my recent post on Understanding the Value of Giclee Prints explored, the art world can learn much from the fashion industry’s evolution. Just as haute couture houses discovered that ready-to-wear lines expanded their reach without diminishing their prestige, […]
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February 22, 2025
Five Reasons Why Art Careers Succeed
Boost your enjoyment and success by learning what makes artists thrive. Art careers flourish for many reasons, but successful artists tend to share common traits and habits that fuel their growth. While challenges exist, those who succeed don’t let obstacles define their paths—they take control, adapt, and thrive. Suppose you want to build a sustainable […]
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February 15, 2025
Is Your Portfolio Gallery Ready? How To Make The Best Pitch
As far as my opinion on galleries, I think they are a great thing. I see them as another outlet. I’m sure by now you’ve figured out that I do my work for everybody to see. That’s the whole point. — KAWS Learn how to get your artwork gallery ready. Gaining gallery representation is a powerful […]
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February 7, 2025
What Kind of Art Sells Best? Breaking Down the Market
I think originals and reproductions sell differently to different kinds of buyers. Price points also make a difference.
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February 1, 2025
Transforming Your Art Business | Giclee Reproductions As Pret-a-porter
Giclees will broaden your product line, give your work more price points, introduce your work to new customers, and more.
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January 25, 2025
Art Marketing | The Ultimate Guide for Visual Artists in 2025
Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Art Marketing for Visual Artists in 2025 Greetings, Artist Friends I'm Barney Davey, publisher of Art Marketing News Weekly. I update this guide every year with fresh strategies and tools to help you expand your art business, connect with your audience, and navigate the art world efficiently. Success in […]
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January 11, 2025
Mastering the Art of Creative Success: The Best Strategies for Artists
Understanding the craft is just the beginning; artists need to know the essence of creative expression. Since it represents our culture and time, visual art is integral to the human experience. Everyone, not just artists, must know that it can teach us things about ourselves and the world we live in that we couldn’t learn […]
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January 4, 2025
The Artist’s Compass: Finding Balance and Purpose in the Year Ahead
Creativity thrives where reflection meets intention. Begin with with purpose, and let your art guide the way. The start of a new year is like unveiling a blank canvas ready for transformation with your unique vision. This is an excellent time for artists to reflect on their unique challenges in balancing their creative pursuits and […]
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December 14, 2024
Building Strong Connections and Successful Partnerships in 2025
The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.— Phil Jackson This quote perfectly embodies the spirit of partnerships—highlighting how collaboration amplifies individual potential while creating something greater together. It sets the tone for embracing this theme in 2025. As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking […]
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December 6, 2024
Reflecting Forward: Choosing a Theme to Guide Your Artistic Vision in 2025
The unexamined life is not worth living. — Socrates As the year winds down, the holiday season offers an ideal opportunity to pause and reflect. Amid the noise and bustle, making time for quiet introspection is a precious gift to yourself—an invitation to think deeply about your artistic journey and set the tone for what […]
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