Comments on: How to Sell Art – Don’t https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-sell-art-dont creative freedom + business savvy Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:22:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jean Henderson https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64841 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:08:03 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64841 Thanks so much! I’ll “be” there with my dancin’ shoes on!

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By: Ann Rea https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64836 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:29:14 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64836 Here you go…

https://www.creativelive.com/instructor/ann-rea

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By: Jean Henderson https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64835 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:19:05 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64835 Ann,

I KNEW you were going to point that out! I have already done quite a bit of valuing , but it does still need work. I hear you loud and clear that it needs to done in a more formal way than I have done it to date. Will do my best with it.

Creative Live is a great place to learn. I take it you will be on it those days in March? I already have two people in mind to join me, but need to consider a third option as well. I’m on it! Thanks!

Best,
Jean

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By: Ann Rea https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64788 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:51:33 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64788 Jean,

You have the cart before the horse and you have skipped right over the first important part of the sequence called “Valuing.”

https://www.makingartmakingmoney.com/#course-description

My experience has proven if artists do not know who they are and what they stand for, they can not determine their mission.

If you don’t determine your mission, you will not be able to define a “unique” value proposition that are truly passionate about or that anyone else can be truly passionate about.

Tune into “Creative Live” on March 10 and 11 PST and ask two friends to join you. Why? Because you are going to need a “Master Mind” in order to make it.

https://cr8.lv/annmakemoney

Cheers,

Ann

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By: Jean Henderson https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64696 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 02:23:49 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64696 Well, Ann, I immediately clicked on the link you gave me and also the FAQs. The place where I have an issue is your answer, “Is it financially irresponsible for you to enroll in this course at this time? Don’t apply.”That’s me.

That said, I am very persistent about pursuing my goals. Based on what I had already read here (I have the 8 Realms posted next to my computer screen now), I am aware that targeting and selling to my target are my key weaknesses. For now I decided to go to Amazon and see what might help and found several books that I can afford, but, if you had to make a suggestion as to how I could best learn to cultivate patrons from a book and then sell to them — keeping in mind what you say about it being all about them and a relationship with them — are there any you would recommend? Dan Kennedy, the co-authors James Taylor, Stephen Kraus and Doug Harrison plus Matt Oechsli materials look promising. Would that be advisable for someone like me?

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By: Ann Rea https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64632 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:35:11 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64632 You’re so very welcome Jean!

The first place to start is to define your mission.

See step 1 here…

https://www.makingartmakingmoney.com/#course-description

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By: Jean Henderson https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-64555 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 03:24:09 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-64555 Hi Ann,

Since finding your site I have been reading and thinking for over 2 hours already. I just can’t withhold comment any more.

I am SO relieved to find someone whose position on making money from her art is akin to mine! But I am still a little guy in the art world. Due to family situation ATM, I am unable to devote the kind of time I need to in order to be a bonafide business so I pursue my photography as an artist, but one who has a keen sense of the need for marketing and business sense. In place of a business plan, I make an annual Artist Plan for what I plan to accomplish.

I have subscribed to your newsletter and will continue to learn from you with the hope of one day being able to sign up for your online course. One thing I could really use some help with is learning more about how to develop more than a local audience of collectors — the kind that led to your incredible first year goal success. My gut is telling me that I do not want to associate with gallery representation. I think in terms of 5 year plans and then break it down. Unfortunately, a major extended family crisis has put my efforts pretty much on hold — but I can still learn in what little free time I have.

Thank you so much for sharing! (BTW, you came up second when I Googled “business for arts.”)

Jean

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By: Ann Rea https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-61324 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 16:24:20 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-61324 You’re welcome. How will you be putting the advice to use?

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By: Jonny Industry https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-61323 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 16:20:48 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-61323 Thank you for the really useful advice! I’m going to put it to use right away.

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By: Ann Rea https://artistswhothrive.com/2011/06/2250/comment-page-1#comment-17350 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:29:33 +0000 https://artistswhothrive.com/?p=2250#comment-17350 I highly recommend the The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines

https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/handbook/

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