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
By Lisa Congdon
Foreword by Jonathan Fields
Edited by Meg Mateo Ilasco
184 pages
5.5 x 8 inches
ISBN 9781452128269
Softcover
Chronicle Books
2014