If you are searching for a good book on art business, then you must consider reading “Art Money & Success” by Maria Brophy. As an artist, I have come across a number of books on art business both online and offline. However, some were not relevant for today’s times while others were not comprehensive enough. When I read this book by Maria Brophy, I never wanted to stop reading. It was that good. It was as if for the first time, someone was answering all the questions related to art business that I always wanted to know.
What makes “Art Money & Success” worth reading book on art business?
- This book covers almost all the aspects of art business in thirty-four chapters. The book is written in a friendly language. It’s like Maria is a knowledgeable friend who genuinely wants to help and guide you regarding your art business.
- This book encourages you to ponder and reevaluate your art business. There are worksheets to actually plan your business and how you want it to look like.
- The book covers the internal and external world of artist fantastically. For instance, the mindset, niche, wants, decisions of the artists are the internal challenges that artist needs to tackle. External challenge like pricing, payments, negotiations, self-promotion, licensing, copyrights, selling though galleries and online presence are taken care of as well.
- This book is practical in its approach. With the simple steps and explanations, writer slowly shifts the belief of the artist. You will start thinking about art business in entirely new way. You will finally believe that running an art business is really possible. The book doesn’t promise false assumptions. In fact, it encourages multiple streams of income, passive incomes and other such options along with selling of original paintings.
- The book is full of examples. This is one of the best parts about the book. Maria Brophy is wife of an artist and she takes care of marketing and selling art. With multiple examples of how the author managed to sell art at different situations, this book becomes more believable and practical for all artists.
What I Loved the most about the book?
While there are lots of things to like about the book, I particularly like the chapter entitled “The mindset of selling”. I keep coming back to this chapter whenever I am feeling uneasy or uncomfortable talking to a potential art buyer or any major art event. The practical tips shared in this chapter will instantly help you as an artist.
In fact, I remember the first time I read this chapter and implemented it in my life, a person bought my painting within few days. That’s how powerful this chapter is.
Why you should buy “Art Money & Success” book on art business?
This book on art business is definitely going to expand your perspective on art business. In my case, I was literally writing notes while reading each chapter. All the information was too important for me. I keep coming back to these notes whenever I feel lost in the business side of my art. Lastly, be assured that you will not regret buying this book. This is a book worth investing if you are serious about your art business.
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