Pricing Your Artwork With Confidence

Author : Alexandria Levin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692261982

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Pricing Your Artwork with Confidence by Alexandria Levin Pdf

Pricing Your Artwork with Confidence is a detailed guide to understanding and calculating the actual cost of creating artwork, while helping artists of all kinds develop a solid pricing structure with easy step-by-step calculations spelled out in artist-friendly math. This book is written by an experienced artist who believes that knowledge is power.Topics include: becoming comfortable with money issues, how to separate business and creativity when necessary, the economy and the art market, consistency, sales commissions, raising prices, how to develop growth in your career and as an artist, how not to lose money, and how you already give back and contribute. Included in Pricing Your Artwork with Confidence are numerous examples, tables and extensive lists for how to find your direct and overhead costs, and how to track material and other expenses, as well as your time and labor.Beyond the easy math and simple organizational tools, less tangible matters are discussed as they relate to pricing, such as understanding your experience and background as an artist and learning to be objective about your own artwork. Revised and updated from the original printing, Pricing Your Artwork with Confidence is a unique and invaluable tool for any artist serious about their professional career.

Author : Matt Tommey
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798517453129

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How to Price Your Art by Matt Tommey Pdf

How to Price Your Art is a comprehensive guide that enables visual artists to price their work confidently and with profit in mind. Whether you are new to pricing your art or have been an artist for years and are simply wanting to develop a pricing strategy for your art business, this book will give you everything you need. You can absolutely learn how to price your artwork with confidence inside the pages of this book. And I'd love to show you how, especially if you're still pricing your art based on what you "think" it's worth and constantly second-guessing yourself. Knowing how to price your art means the difference between barely making ends meet and actually making money with your art. It enables you to build your art business, create income and have the impact you dream of as an artist. It's the difference between an expensive hobby and a profitable business. If you're like most artists, knowing how to price your art is a constant frustration which takes the joy right out of creating. Add to that the confusion of trying to understand how things like where you live, the type of art you create and your experience level fit in to your pricing and it can be downright overwhelming! Thankfully, pricing your artwork doesn't have to be a mystery, anymore! Inside this book, I'll teach you: 7 Factors that Determine Art Pricing An Easy Pricing Formula for Pricing Your Art How to Make a Profit on Every Sale 5 Keys to Creating a Pricing Strategy Why Fear of Raising Your Prices is All In Your Head My Biggest Pricing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Plus you'll be getting a copy of my Art Pricing Worksheet which will make pricing your art super easy for you. I'll also be covering important topics including: Why Uniqueness Commands Higher Prices How to Price for Retail, Wholesale & Consignment Perception Influences Pricing Accounting for Packing, Shipping & Taxes Where to Start If You've Never Sold Anything How to Create Multiple Price Points Knowing When to Increase Your Prices Should you list your prices on your website? Discounts & Bonuses Every day that goes by you're not pricing your art profitably is one more day that's costing you the time, money, freedom and impact you were designed to make in the world. The longer you keep doing this, the more money you're literally throwing down the drain.

Author : Caroll Michels
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466818033

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How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist by Caroll Michels Pdf

The classic handbook for launching and sustaining a career that "explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist," (The New York Times) with a brand-new chapter on Internet art marketing Now in its sixth edition, How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist is the definitive guide to taking control of your career and making a good living in the art world. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Caroll Michels offers a wealth of insider's information on getting into a gallery, being your own PR agent, and negotiating prices, as well as innovative marketing, exhibition, and sales opportunities for various artistic disciplines. She has also added a new section on digital printmaking and marketing in this emerging field. Most notably, this sixth edition contains an entirely new chapter: "Art Marketing on the Internet." Michels offers criteria for selecting an ideal Web designer for your online portfolio and for organizing your Web presence, and shares proven methods for attracting curators, dealers, and private clients to your site. She also addresses vital legal concerns in the age of e-commerce, including copyrighting and registering your art, and finally, the appendix of resources, consistently updated online at Michels's site the Artist Help Network, is fully revised.

Author : Calvin J. Goodman,Florence J. Goodman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0917232267

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Art Marketing Handbook by Calvin J. Goodman,Florence J. Goodman Pdf

"This is the sixth edition of a classic reference on art marketing, which was first published in the 1970s. Straightforward, well structured, & extremely informative, it begins where books such as THE ARTIST'S MARKET...end. Simply put, the book has become a standard in its field... (It) discusses marketing methods such as organizing sales parties, exhibitions, adding that exhibitions built around a particular "theme" (especially when tied to a related public event) are most profitable. THE ART MARKETING HANDBOOK stems from Goodman's three decades of experience advertising artists & art dealers. In addition to explaining how artists can earn more from increased art sales, he also shares information about finding qualified prospects, selling to collectors & businesses, pricing art work ethics in the art market, publishing, promotion, contracts & proper documentation of sales, copyrights, & wholesaling .... Filled with specific examples from artists Goodman has worked with over the years, the book remains enjoyable reading as well as an extremely information & motivating resource." Laurie S. Hurwitz, Senior Editor, AMERICAN ARTIST. To order: GEE TEE BEE, 11901 Sunset, #102, Los Angeles, CA 90049 $60.00 plus $3.50 (S&H). Phone (310) 476-2622 FAX (310) 472-8785.

Author : Maria Brophy
Publisher : Son of the Sea, Incorporated
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Art
ISBN : 0999011502

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Art, Money, Success by Maria Brophy Pdf

Finally make a living doing what you love. A compete and easy-to-follow system for the artist who wasn't born with a business mind. Learn how to find buyers, get paid fairly, negotiate nicely, deal with copycats and sell more art.

Author : Carol Michels
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 999 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781621536185

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How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist by Carol Michels Pdf

“Michels explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist.” —The New York Times “Michels is a tough but compassionate advocate, savvy in the ways of the world and the demands on artists in this materialistic society.” —The Miami Herald Written for fine artists ready to launch their careers as well as experienced artists who wish to relaunch their careers, How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, Seventh Edition, an acclaimed guide, empowers artists to take control of their careers to create a fulfilling life and earn a decent income. In this newly revised edition, Caroll Michels continues to demystify the inner workings of the art world and challenge the status quo. New chapters discuss such topics as: New business models for artists: Going to the extreme The use of social media and website development as marketing and publicity tools and what does and doesn’t work The confusion between the “art-buying public” and the “general public” and their differences New suggestions for establishing and calculating prices for artwork Neighborhood gentrification and the growing challenges of securing a reasonably priced live/work space How dealers find artists, how to negotiate with dealers, and how to understand a dealer’s agenda Using her own experiences as an artist as well as the experiences of her clients, Michels crafts a must-read guidebook for anyone interested in embarking upon a successful career as an artist.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Brit Hammer
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789081266994

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Breakout! Your Pathway to Success by Anonim Pdf

Author : Karen Atkinson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Art
ISBN : 1499654669

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Getting Your Sh*t Together by Karen Atkinson Pdf

This comprehensive book is informed by decades of experience and years of research into how to perform as a professional artist in the 21st century art world (or worlds). This book is filled with easy-to-follow instructions that will help you teach everything -- archiving work, start a mailing list, write a grant, and everything else you can think of. This straightforward book even addresses topics you may not think artists need to know about now! Consider this a handbook for teaching the business aspects of an art career. This book is written and designed to empower you to help artists understand the wild world of art careers. Syllabus and handouts included. Far too often artists find themselves having to compromise their art and their life because they were not taught accurate up-to-date methods for dealing with business situations. Because of this lack of preparedness artists miss out on valuable opportunities, financial rewards, and access to receptive audiences. This book aims to help teachers teach professional practices to artists everywhere, helping to avoid these pitfalls and get on the track to success on their own terms. Whether you are a gallery-bound artist, a public artist, an emerging artist, a hobbyist, a crafts-person, a student, or a seasoned artist in need of a tune up, this manual will help you train artists.

Author : Olivia de Fayet,Fanny Saulay,Marie Vendittelli
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9782080261342

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At Home with Art by Olivia de Fayet,Fanny Saulay,Marie Vendittelli Pdf

A beginner's guide on how to start your own art collection on any budget—to create a unique home that reflects your individual style. A work of art—whether it is unexpected, groundbreaking, or one of a kind—can personalize your interior and transform it into a place like no other. But actually purchasing a signature piece—or even crossing the threshold into a gallery—can be a daunting act. How can you develop your own taste or gauge whether you’re making a worthwhile investment? Drawing on a decade of experience at Christie’s, Olivia de Fayet and Fanny Saulay know that the world is full of artistic talents waiting to be discovered and they want to reframe who can access original works. On a mission to make art accessible to everyone, they compiled their advice into this step-by-step guide that takes the guesswork out of purchasing, guiding amateurs to cultivate an eye and to select favorite pieces. They cover everything you need to know about starting your own collection, from how to find artists and galleries to how to define your collection, along with advice on purchasing, framing, hanging, maintaining, and conserving the value of your artworks. With tips for designing unique interiors with paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other decorative objects, this essential book will give art aficionados the confidence to select pieces they will love forever.

Author : Rafi Mohammed
Publisher : Crown Pub
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1400080932

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The Art of Pricing by Rafi Mohammed Pdf

Furnishes a practical and easy-to-understand guide on how to use pricing to increase hidden profits and develop new growth opportunities, offering helpful advice, strategies, and techniques for increasing profit margins. 20,000 first printing.

Author : Adeline Halvorson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798526760034

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Pricing Your Paintings for Profit by Adeline Halvorson Pdf

Have you ever struggled with pricing your paintings? In my 40+ years as a professional artist, I have spent a fair amount of time at shows. There are always conversations with artists at these shows, other professionals who are also doing the show, or emerging artists coming by to see and learn. One of the most common questions I am asked relates to the pricing of paintings. So I have put together this guide to take some of the mystery out of pricing your paintings to sell. In this book you will learn: Where to start with pricing A system of pricing that works Information on making a living as an artist What to expect when dealing with galleries Pricing of commissions The 10 things I wish I had known when I began this career If you want to learn how to price your paintings for profit, then click the button above to purchase.

Author : Bee Locke
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781615649204

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Creative Woodburning by Bee Locke Pdf

Turn an ordinary piece of wood into a fire-burned masterpiece! If you're a crafter or an artist looking for something new and different, try pyrography. With this type of art, you use a heated instrument to burn images and words into wood. By using techniques from drawing, such as shading and stippling, you can also add depth and embellishments to your creations. It's easy to get started with pyrography–and Creative Woodburning can help you jump into this hot new craft. This book features: • An introduction to pyrography and the tools you need to get started • Expert advice on how to choose the right materials and how to create a safe working environment • 20 projects, including a jewelry box, a cutting board, a wooden egg, a clock, and a gourd birdhouse • More than 180 patterns–from animal and nature designs to borders and geometric and decorative shapes • Techniques for shading, adding color, and sealing your projects The power of your pyrography imagination is just between your fingertips and Creative Woodburning can help you tap into your inspiration. Even if you've never done burning of any kind before, pyrography expert Bee Locke can show you a safe yet fun way to play with fire.

Author : Nela Dunato
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9534817112

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The Human Centered Brand by Nela Dunato Pdf

Promote your business with clarity, ease, and authenticity. The Human Centered Brand is a practical branding guide for service based businesses and creatives, that helps you grow meaningful relationships with your clients and your audience. If you're a writer, marketing consultant, creative agency owner, lawyer, illustrator, designer, developer, psychotherapist, personal trainer, dentist, painter, musician, bookkeeper, or other type of service business owner, the methods described in this book will assist you in expressing yourself naturally and creating a resonant, remarkable, and sustainable brand. Read this book to learn: Why conventional branding approaches don't work for service based businesses. How to identify your core values and use them in your business and marketing decisions. Different ways you can make your business unique among all the competition. How to express yourself verbally through your website, emails, articles, videos, talks, podcasts... What makes your "ideal clients" truly ideal, and how to connect with real people who appreciate you as you are. How to craft an effective tagline. What are the most important elements of a visual brand identity, and how to use them to design your own brand. How to craft an exceptional client experience and impress your clients with your professionalism. How your brand relates to your business model, pricing, company culture, fashion style, and social impact. Whether you're a complete beginner or have lots of experience with marketing and design, you'll get new insights about your own brand, and fresh ideas you'll want to implement right away. The companion workbook, checklists, templates, and other bonuses ensure that you not only learn new information, but create a custom brand strategy on your own. Learn more at humancenteredbrand.com

Author : Corrina Thurston
Publisher : Onion River Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1949066622

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How To Crush Self-Doubt and Gain Real Confidence by Corrina Thurston Pdf

From the author of How to Build Your Art Business with Limited Time or Energy and How to Communicate Effectively - For Artists and Creatives, author Corrina Thurston presents How To Crush Self-Doubt and Gain Real Confidence to further escalate any one to the next level.

Author : Gayle Bird
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440241338

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Freeform Wire Art Jewelry by Gayle Bird Pdf

Twist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: • Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. • Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. • Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.