Barney Davey's Blog, page 6
October 5, 2024
Positive Signs in the Art Business Recovery. It’s Rebounding Now
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer Despite ongoing challenges in the retail sector, there are unmistakable signs of recovery and growth in the art and design industries. Leading companies are making significant investments and positioning themselves for a brighter future, and this momentum […]
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September 28, 2024
5 Creative Strategies for Unconventional Art Marketing
Unconventional art marketing isn’t about selling your soul; it’s about sharing your soul in ways that resonate with the world’s heartbeat. It’s the art of turning promotion into a masterpiece itself. We live in a world of distracting digital noise and mostly ineffective traditional marketing. So, it’s easy to see why artists need fresh ways […]
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September 21, 2024
Creative Collaboration: The Secret to Untapped Art Marketing Success
As artists, we often think of our work as a solitary pursuit. Hours spent in the studio wrestling with our creative vision can make it easy to forget that art thrives in the community. Today, I want to discuss a powerful tool that can amplify your reach and potentially transform your art career: strategic collaboration. […]
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September 14, 2024
The Ultimate Guide on How to Sell Art at Shows: Maximizing Your Success at Art Fairs and Festivals
Every artist should live by these words: Never feel bad about successfully selling your creations. Never feel bad about creating art you can’t sell. — Marc Ecko Learning how to sell art at shows improves with insights and experience. This updated guide prepares you to make the most of your future art show sales endeavors. Selling […]
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September 7, 2024
Understanding Artists’ Relationship with Marketing
Marketing is not selling. Marketing is building a brand in the mind of the prospect. — Al Ries As the publisher of Art Marketing News, a blog I have maintained since 2005, and the author of eight business and marketing books for artists, I have developed a deep understanding of the complex relationship between artists […]
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August 31, 2024
Print-on-Demand for Artists: A Complete Guide for 2024
“Print-on-demand for artists has matured from a novel concept to an indispensable tool in the modern art world. It continues to reshape the landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for artists to reach global audiences and for art lovers to engage with creativity in new ways. While no longer new, its impact on democratizing art and empowering […]
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Print-on-Demand for Artists: Transforming the Art Market
“Print-on-demand for artists has matured from a novel concept to an indispensable tool in the modern art world. It continues to reshape the landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for artists to reach global audiences and for art lovers to engage with creativity in new ways. While no longer new, its impact on democratizing art and empowering […]
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August 24, 2024
Is blogging for artists still useful and the best for your art marketing?
There was a time when blogging for artists served as the digital age’s canvas. Now we have to think carefully about this medium; will it help or hinder our creative process? In the ever-evolving landscape of online art marketing, we must periodically reassess our strategies. One topic that continues to spark debate is the role […]
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August 17, 2024
Artists: How to Make the Magic of Inspired Living
My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. — Maya Angelou These powerful words from the renowned poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou capture the essence of inspired living. They remind us that life is more […]
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August 10, 2024
AI-Generated Art: What Visual Artists Need to Know About It
AI-generated art isn’t the end of human creativity; it’s a new beginning. It challenges us to redefine artistry, pushing the boundaries of imagination and technique. For visual artists, it’s not a threat but a call to evolve. In recent years, the art world has been buzzing with discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact […]
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