The Business of Being an Artist
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581156731 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Daniel Grant has written seven books for Allworth Press: The Business of Being an Artist, Selling Art Without Galleries, The Fine Artists' Career Guide, How to Grow as an Artist, An Artist's Guide: Making It in New York City, The Artist's Resource Handbook, and The Writer's Resource Handbook. A graduate of Northwestern University, Daniel Grant lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he has chaired the local cultural council.. Grant has worked as a full-time a
While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. The Business of Being an Artist contains information on how artists may develop a presence in the art world that leads to sales. Without a doubt, The Business of Being an Artist is a must-have book for every artist ready to turn their talent into a successful business.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Fine artists are taught many things about the craft of art in the various art schools and university art programs, but rarely do they learn
“One of the best-informed and most resourceful writers in the art field.” - American Artist
Fantastic overview very insightful. Jack Bert I read the 3rd edition by Daniel Grant. The book is aimed mainly at oil painters and sculptures. Even though I am interested in selling fine art photography the information was still much help since it gives such a complete view of selling art. Sales outlets include galleries, mail order, Internet, and others including the likely hood of success in each and examples of persons who have been successful in each. The conversational style is easy to read. Positives and negatives of various sales methods are given. The book neither depresses nor thrills but seems to evenl. "Truth in Art as Business" according to H. Ellis. Serious information from essays by Mr. Grant. The truth is told here. Every art student should get this valuable can-I-make-a-living at creating art. Sometimes the truth hurts.. Don't Quit Your Day Job Please note that although I reviewed this book from the point of view of a fine arts photographer, I believe that my comments are applicable to all visual artists. Also note that this is a review of the fourth edition.There are many markets that vocational photographers serve from assignment photography to wedding photography, but I would guess that in pursuing a career in photography a substantial number of photographers envision their images hanging on the walls of galleries. There are plenty of books that tell how to carry on photography businesses from assignment