Go ahead, page down to the bottom of this page and ask me!
I’ll do my best to answer your question, based on my experience.
The more specific your question the better. “How do I become a famous artist?” That’s difficult to post an answer. “Where do I start to learn more about copyright?” That I can answer!
Please note. I won’t be answering any legal, financial, or medical questions. But you knew that!
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I often get asked to do commissions. I love doing commissions and working directly with clients, but I do find that having client meetings, creating studies for my clients, and at times, having to revise my studies (or even adjust the final painting) according to the client’s vision adds a lot of extra time and work. And then, there are commissions I do that are easy as can be.
I see that you do commissions on your website and I’m wondering how you charge. Up until now, I’ve been charging an extra 10% on top of my regular prices.
Susan,
I do address copyright by stating that I own it and that I enforce it.
You decide the number of editions based on your market. It could be 100, 500, or 10,000.
I don’t make artist proofs as I make digital reproductions.
Hope this helps.
Ann
Hi Ann,
Would you be so kind as to list what information goes on your Certificate of Authenticity for your work. Is there specific language on that certificate? Does it address copyright (i.e. explaining in clear language that you are the only one with the rights to reproduce the work in any form)?
On limited editions, what is a good maximum number….100? Do you have to state how many of each size your producing within that 100? How many artist proofs to you make and retain for posterity, a retrospective, potential sales long after Ltd. Editions sell out?
If this is too much to address, have you produced a book or pamphlet for sale that advises on the above?
Many thanks,
susan
Thank you Ann Rea! I’ll definitely prioritize that book.
Thank you Ani and you’re welcome!
Do read “Do You” by Russell Simons.
Hi Ann Rea,
You are a hero. Thank you for all you do to debunk the ‘starving artist’ myth. I am currently taking your Creative Live course and love it!
My question is: What are the books you require artists you mentor to read? So far I’ve discerned these: Man’s Search for Meaning, Do You, Blue Ocean Strategy, and Tribe.
Thank you in advance. Keep up the awesome and inspiring work!
Best,
Ani
Hello Steve,
Unfortunately I can’t possibly give you a useful answer to such a big question within the space of this rectangle.
But my sense is that you have the cart before the horse because what you did not mention is your mission and your unique value proposition.
You absolutely must know this in order for you to find your tribe.
If you are really struggling with this you should considerer applying for one-on-one mentoring.
https://artistswhothrive.com/get-coached/
Kindly,
Ann
Hi Ann,
I was so inspired and energized by your Creative Live course, but I’m having difficulty identifying my “tribe” because as a video producer, videographer and editor, my works have ranged from a Catholic school promo video to engineering to martial arts. So because I don’t want to limit myself to only doing one type of video for one type of audience or market, do I look to find the type of client that would favor my “style” of a more personal approach to the subject matter and devoted attention of being a “one man” operation?
Thank you so much for your time,
Steve
Thanks:)
Hello Kris,
It depends on where your existing clients hang out.
However, social media is just a place to have a “conversation.”
You must first know who you are, what you have to say, who you want to speak to, and you must speak to people in the context that is right for the platform.
Make sense?
Ann
Ann,
Can social media be an effective investment of time to reach affluent art clients? I see you have used twitter… which social media do you think is most effective?
In appreciation,
Kris
Thank you Sean,
Unless you are certain that you want to enroll in mentoring or the 8-week course, you should book a phone consultation.
We can determine if and what program would be the best for you to apply for and address any immediate questions or concerns around moving your art “career” to a profitable “business.”
https://artistswhothrive.com/as-needed-consultations/
Ann
Anne,
I really resonate with what you are teaching. I am just starting on my journey away from a career into a business, but not quite sure how well I’m doing? Would I sign up for a phone consultation or do I sign up for a class? Is it possible to have a quick chat or assessment / to see what path would work best for me? Thanks
Register and follow the instructions, including the verification email that you receive.
How do I get the free book?
Hello Tonya,
You are welcome to book a private phone session below and email images of your paintings or a link to your website in advance.
https://artistswhothrive.com/as-needed-consultations/
Thank you,
Ann
Hi Ann,
I’m so thrilled to have found you. I love your art and that you mentor artists in business. I’m wondering if I have a private session and show you 2 or 3 paintings you would you be able to help me determine who my audience is ? Right now I just paint and have no idea who would buy my art or where to find them.
Thank you kindly,
Tonya
Hello Kris,
Legal and tax advice is not my area of expertise.
Kindly,
Ann
Hi Ann,
What resources do you recommend for someone planning to incorporate their business? Any particular websites to learn about the process and how to make the right decisions…or lawyers that you recommend?
Thanks!
Kris
I understand and will try to go for the phone consult.
Have agreatevening,
Mihaela
Again, it’s a very big question that I can’t answer in the space of this rectangle.
One option to get you started would be to book a 50-minute phone consult and I could give you an assignment to complete in advance.
https://artistswhothrive.com/as-needed-consultations/
I see… You are totally right since I still don’t know what makes me unique.
Is there something I could do to find that out? I know that mentoring would be the ideal but I don’t have the finances for this in this moment. Thanks again!
Mihaela
Hello Mihaela,
You are struggling to find your ideal clients because you have not identified a mission, outside of your making art.
Nor have you defined a resulting unique value proposition, that will be of service to a target market.
What you have is simply, a tag line.
Kindly,
Ann
Hi Ann,
After listening to a part of the Creative Live class I decided to change my tag line to “an artsy splash of colour to brighten your day”.
My mission statement is: Painting makes me happy and I do it with the intention for the finished piece to bring joy and a touch of colour to the ones who look at them. I hope my creations will inspire the viewer but also to embellish and enhance the space they will be placed in.
On the other hand I really strugle finding my ideal clients and my unique value proposition.
Do you have any suggestions for this?
Thank you in advance for your response and thank you for being such an inspiration!
Hello Cecilia,
You can get my Creative Live course here. (full disclosure. If you use this link I am paid a commission
https://www.creativelive.com/courses/make-money-making-art-ann-rea?utm_campaign=offer24&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Ann+Rea%2C+Inc.
Yes. You get the books.
Try Square Space.
Ann
Whew! Had to clean this message up. Finding you and absorbing your art and color alone was an experience. Artists Who Thrive is such a gift too. Thank you! Thank you! I thought I would sign up for the online video seminar. I want to make sure before do that I would be receiving the book along with 8 classes is this correct? Also, does the workbook cover different topics than SELLING YOUR ART WITHOUT SELLING OUT book?
I am the CEO of my budding art business. I paint and sell through commissions, online sales and corporate call for artists. I returned to painting in 2013 after teaching expressive art workshops for 5 years.
I am painting regularly, and need a new, self-managing eCommerce website. Could you advise me as to which website builder you would recommend for this, free to $$ reasonable for the time being.
Thanks so much!! Cecilia Sullivan
Hello Cristina,
Look for my next post. YOUR question is featured
Ann
DONE! Booked 25 mins. Had a dream we were working together… Apparently, that’s coming true!
Thank you,
Carrie
Hi Ann,
Would you be willing to describe how you priced your paintings when you just started selling? Or how would you price them if you were starting now?
I assume that since you were offering unique value, a lot more went into it than just looking at similar artwork in art galleries.
Thanks very much for your support in helping us all thrive!
Cristina
It’s a great start!
It is the start that is the most important part.
You can gain a number of new insights within 25 minutes.
Thank you Ann. I would love to book a phone consult with you!
May only be able to do 25 minutes, at the moment, but it’s a start!
Warmly,
Carrie
Awesome – Thank you, Ann! I’m going to apply as soon as I make the path to those numbers! Hopeful to meet you very soon!
All the best –
Johanna
Thank you so much Johanna!
I took a quick look at your website and I would recommend that you first apply for one-on-one coaching program.
Then if and when it is right we can transfer you into the 8-week course.
My first recommendation is “Cross the FINISH” my is “Getting it DONE.”
https://artistswhothrive.com/get-coached/
The 8-week course is designed for artists who have already established some traction and who are ready to take it the next level.
LMK if you have any other questions.
Ann
Hi Ann!
Your creative live session wasn’t awesome. It was mind blowing! Thank you for changing my world. I want to be coached by you, but need to make financial preparation for it and am curious how you compare the 8 week course to the one on one coaching. How are they different aside from the class atmosphere?
Hello Cheryl,
“B” School is an excellent resource.
Until you are 100% clear about your mission and unique value proposition that will serve a target market, sending out newsletters is a waist of time. It is putting the cart before the horse.
Based on my cursory review of your website, “branding” is not your first issue. These elements above are not clear.
This is the methodology I teach…
https://www.makingartmakingmoney.com/#online-business-course-for-artists
“do you get me excited and I have to go do a bunch on homework on my own?” I’m not sure what you are implying here?
Each artist that I accept into my program is the owner of their artistic enterprise. So I will not, and I can not, do the work for them.
If that is your expectation then my program would not be a good fit.
Making money with art requires extreme dedication and hard work. It’s not for everyone.
Kindly,
Ann
Hi Ann,
I look forward to learning about what you can offer me on our call in May.
I have been taking Marie Forleo’s Bschool and it has been inspiring and informative. I clearly need some help in a number of marketing and technical areas. What do you offer in your coaching with respect to getting clear about branding. Do you get into the details of a web site content or do you get me excited and I have to go do a bunch on homework on my own?
I also had an hour call with Gary Boyler about selling art and he suggests I write a blog about a topic I am passionate about that is unrelated to painting to gain trust with potential art customers. Then he suggests you send out a newsletter with offerings of my painting and create a link to the painting by naming it something from the topic of the blog. With the trust and relationship from the blog people would like to own my art is his thoughts. Do you agree?
Thank you
Cheryl
Hello Carrie,
I’m not sure that I understand your question. Please restate it if it’s something you think that I can really answer in the space of this rectangle
If not, I invite you to book a phone consult…
https://artistswhothrive.com/as-needed-consultations/
Kindly,
Ann
HI Ann,
I am working your Creative Live course and finding it very helpful. It’s just wonderful to have a women model strength and grace. Thank you for that.
Completing the homework, (and seeing the segment where you cover the homework with an audience member,) I am having a difficult time figuring out to to focus my letter into my Value statement. Do you have a suggestion on how I can do that? Do I focus on the moments where the page is wet and the ink smeared, or the lessons that I learned?
Thank you!
Warmly,
Carrie
Hello Cristina,
I would actually have to know more about Andrew Wyeth’s life versus his paintings and I actually don’t.
I encourage you to do this research and identify it yourself. It would be very instructive.
Ann
Hi Ann,
Thank you for emphasizing the significance of the first step Valueing. It feels very personal and meaningful to me.
Looking at famous artists and identifying their mission, uvp, target market and problem solved, I have a question about Andrew Wyeth. I’m not sure what his target market was or the problem solved? Could you share your thoughts please.
Thanks,
Cristina
You’re welcome.
Thanks for this much feedback Ann. I will book a consult as soon as I have paid the rent. Your help to all o us is greatly appreciated!
Jean
Hello Jean,
Good work!
I’m sure you understand that there is no way that I am able to give you honest or constructive feedback on such a big question without knowing more about you and your work.
Typically just discovering one’s mission is an in depth process.
If would like you are welcome to book a phone consult…
https://artistswhothrive.com/as-needed-consultations/
Ann
Ann, I got to watch your CreativeLive presentation and have a MasterMind partner who also did We “meet” once a week online. She has helped me with my Mission Statement/UVP/Taglline and we now have this:
Mission Statement
It is my personal mission to debunk the stigma of mental illness through ongoing healing by pursuing the Good, the True and the Beautiful through the medium of photography.
Unique Value Proposition
Viewers respond to my work with feelings of serenity, peacefulness, and calmness; some even use the images as visual meditations.
Tag Line
Serenity and healing
Does this work even though it doesn’t exactly seem connected?
Go here and learn about Copyright…
https://www.copyright.gov/
Thank you for your reply but that link does not work!
It says – Page Not Found. We’re sorry, the address you entered is not a functioning page on our site.
Absolutely! It’s called (YOUR) copyright! Read this…https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/https://artistswhothrive.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php?p=101&approved=1#comments-form
I have prepared an artwork for a book cover and not sure how the copyright stuff works if the artwork is bought by the buyer, who plans to use it as a book cover and also enjoy it in his home. Is there a separate price for him to publish it besides buying it just as a painting?
It depends on your relationship with your collectors.
I’ve shied away from online sales because my pieces are large and always go “out for approval”…do you think people buy large canvases straight off the internet??
I’m so designer driven but maybe I need to think BIGGER!?!