From Inspiration to Income: A Comprehensive Guide to Selling Art (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798218665401)

From Inspiration to Income: A Comprehensive Guide to Selling Art is the ultimate resource for managing your art business while remaining true to your artistic calling. You'll learn straightforward methods to create better work, identify a loyal client base, and secure a reliable income from selling your art.

Abby McClure, an oil painter and mentor to other artists, will tell you precisely how she has sold over nine hundred paintings (and counting) throughout her thirty-five-year career. Get insider tips, techniques, and sound advice from a knowledgeable professional-strategically designed to help you sell more work.

Though painting is the main focus, this wisdom could easily transfer to other mediums, such as photography, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry making, crafts, metal art, and woodworking. It could also benefit galleries, art dealers, teachers, and coaches.

Gain valuable insights on:

• Why people buy art
• The "golden keys" to selling art
• Creating high-quality work that will sell
• Framing, presenting, and pricing your work
• Client relationships and how to build long-lasting connections
• Shows, commissions, passive income, brand-building, and much more!

In addition to sales and business techniques, enjoy creative explorations of color, plein air painting, technical and production methods, self-development, and other inspiring subjects. Packed with valuable insights and simple, actionable steps (shared in a down-to-earth, relatable way), this is a must-read book for all who desire to turn inspiration into income.