Online art marketplaces such as Artsy, Artspace and Saatchi Art have greatly affected the way we buy and sell art. One of the most popular online art marketplaces, Artspace, which was founded in 2004 has a goal to bridge “the gap between the art world and the general public by providing a platform for artists to show, sell and share their work with audiences all over the world.” The website offers a wide selection of original art works at an affordable price.
I will be talking about 5 ways to improve your portfolio and get your artistic business going.
All these 5 tips have helped me in my own artistic development.
1. Find an online artist marketplace that fits your style.
2. Create promotional artwork.
3. Get feedback from other artists and curators on your work.
4. Get involved with local artist communities or organizations.
5. Network via LinkedIn and other social media platforms to promote your artwork.*
Having your work on the wall of a gallery or museum is something you can dream about. It’s considered to be the best way an artist can promote his/her own work, but it’s not always easy to get there. Here are 5 ways to improve your portfolio and get your artistic business going.
We’re all familiar with the famous paintings hanging in museums and galleries around the world. Famous artists like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Picasso and many others have their works hanging in these prestigious locations. While some artists may have gotten their start in a museum or gallery setting, this is not always the case.
After all these years of hard work and dedication, some of them have managed to make a name for themselves and earn their place on those walls. But what if you’re just starting out? How do you become part of that elite group? Here are five things you can do to improve your portfolio and your chances of getting into that gallery or museum:
1) First things first – develop your portfolio
When it comes to getting into a gallery or museum as a new artist, you need to take certain things into consideration. Your portfolio needs to be impressive enough for them to want to showcase it. Don’t rush in there
Artists often have a hard time getting their art business up and running. For some, the reason is that they are not sure what it is exactly that they can offer. Here are five ways to make your portfolio stronger and to get your artistic business going.
2. Be collaborative
The natural inclination of many artists is to work by themselves, but from a business standpoint, you want to avoid this trap because it limits your marketability. If you want to be the next famous renaissance artist, then you may want to think about collaborating with other artists. Being a collaborative artist will not only help you expand the range of people who can view your art, it will also increase the chances that someone will come up with an idea that you would not have thought of alone.
3. Work in series
A lot of artists create individual paintings or sculptures which have no relation to one another as far as style or content goes. This can be great for the artist because it allows them to explore all sorts of different themes without feeling constrained, but if you are looking for opportunities to invest in art and make money with it, then you might want to consider working more consistently in series instead of doing one-off pieces all of the time.
4. Work in themes
Artists often feel like they are doing all the work, while galleries make all the money. But is that really true?
Research shows that most artists don’t even know how to price their work. And if they do, they often overestimate what they are worth. If you’re an artist, and want to get your art business going, here are some tips:
1 . Know Your Worth
The first thing you need to do is know your worth. You have to be able to describe the value of your work in terms of money, both what it costs to make and what it is worth. What does it cost for you to produce a painting? Is that cost just for materials? How much time does it take you to create a painting? What about design time? And how much time do you spend on marketing and promotion?
2 . Pricing Is All About Perception
Next, you need to understand how pricing works. Pricing is all about perception. You have to think about what other people perceive the value of your work is. If they think it’s worth more than you do, then price higher than what you think it’s worth. But if they don’t perceive the value then go lower than what you think your work is worth so that they will
1. Start with something small.
You can make money by only selling a few works of art, if they’re in high demand. Think about it. If you price your artwork too low, people won’t think it’s worth much. When you price it too high, you’ll create a lot of hype that will make your work harder to sell. It’s smart to strike a balance.
Larger art pieces tend to cost more, so if you’re just starting out and want to earn some extra cash from your art, it might be best to create small pieces for sale to collectors and enthusiasts who don’t have the budget for larger works of art. If a collector buys all of your smaller pieces, consider getting a loan from the bank or seeking investors for larger art projects that could produce more earnings for you in the future.
Artwork is typically priced according to those five factors: size, medium, materials used, time involved in production and rarity. Many artists use this formula:
Cost = Materials + Labor + Time*Rarity
2. Don’t become hung up on money at first.*
Working with an artist can be extremely frustrating when it comes time to pay up. You know that every piece is unique and original and has no exact replica
It is possible to make a living in the arts. This article will be about those who are interested in doing so. My target reader is someone who has an interest in art, but hasn’t figured out a way to make any money at it yet.
One of the first things you should do is stop worrying about how you’re going to get your art seen by others. It’s great that you want your work to be appreciated, but there are five major problems with this attitude:
1) You haven’t had any training on how to promote yourself, and in addition no one has taught you how to market works of art.
2) You can’t even begin to promote yourself until your portfolio is complete, which may take years. And unless you have a plan for promoting yourself, you’re unlikely to ever finish a portfolio.
3) The people who need to know about your art (curators, gallerists, collectors) don’t care how much you want them to see your work; they care only that the work is good enough for them to want to see it.
4) Most artists think they need an agent or a gallery to display their work. This isn’t true at all; both are just middlemen who are taking commissions off
1.Learn as much as possible about your craft
2.Think big and prioritize
3.Be the best artist you can be
4.Plan your business
5.Be open to opportunity
