My Real Job is Being an Artist: How to produce a body of signature art and build the foundation of an art business
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0983353115 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 318 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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This is a must read if you are serious about your success." Lee Silber Award-winning author of the Business Books For Artists series Founder of Creative-Lee Speaking, creativelee . But wait, there are two other outstanding sections filled with everything you need to know to grow your business and build your career. "Even if you only read the third section this book, 'The Basics of an Art Business,' you would be well on your way to a successful career in the arts
(And go back to making more art.)Equal parts artist, educator and entrepreneur, Aletta has worked with over 4000 artists in groups and 450+ individually. (Fun fact: Aletta began to learn to play electric bass 3 years ago.)To learn more about Aletta's work, please watch the video here: artistcareertraining (To see
Worth your money, in depth information. Judith Challis I really love how this book is put together. It helps you figure out your stage as an artist and what successful artists are doing at that stage. Lots of food for thought as well on creativity and creating a body of work.. Informative Read with Insight into the Art Industry Belle I would classify myself as an amatuer artist (according to the defintion in this book). I have some talent. While this book does a good job of making me consider selling my art, I do not think that I have the dedication it takes to be a professional. This book truly is the textbook for the art business. I would have rated this 5 stars if I felt that it was more applicabl. Being an artist can be a full time job! Being an artist can be a full time job! I paint! But I couldn't imagine making it my full time, real job, until after reading this book. Using the good information in this book, it can be done. I like the phrase that art is purchased, not sold. How true that is. We buy a painting or another work of art because we like it, not because someone is trying to sell it to us.
* You'll gain tools to create or further develop your own "signature style," which will make your art more memorable and more marketable. * You'll understand exactly what to expect as you enter and move through each of the three career stages of being a professional artist. "My Real Job is Being an Artist" by Aletta de Wal is a thorough common sense guide to the career path, the work and the business side of life as a working artist. (Oh the joy of deducting expenses!) The contents of "My Real Job is Being an Artist" are based on real world experiences - Aletta's and the thousands of artists she's had the pleasure and good fortune to know through her role as artist advisor for Artist Career Training. Aletta de Wal makes the business of art simpler and art marketing easier so artists can make connections and make sales. * And while it's not the sexiest part of being an artist, you'll also learn how to set up and manage your art business -- from record keeping and inventory systems, to tax and liability issues. (And go back to making more art.). * You'll have a framework to build up your level of art production, so you can keep inventory levels high as demand for your work grows