Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist

Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist by Jonathan Fields, Meg Mateo Ilasco, Lisa Congdon
English | 2014 | ISBN: 145212826X | 184 pages | EPUB | 3,3 MB

You don’t have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love. In this practical guide, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making art-through illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. Including industry advice from such successful art-world pros as Nikki McClure, Mark Hearld, Paula Scher, and more, Art, Inc. will equip you with the tools-and the confidence-to turn your passion into a profitable business.

LEARN HOW TO:

• Set actionable goals
• Diversify your income
• Manage your bookkeeping
• Copyright your work
• Promote with social media
• Build a standout website
• Exhibit with galleries
• Sell and price your work
• License your art
• Acquire an agent
• And much more