I loved Joan’s new documentary, “A Piece Of Work”. To me it explodes many of the myths about fame and success and shows what that word success is really about. As artists we can all learn from the life of Joan.

One of the great pleasures of being in the art business is the chance to see the work of artists we’re not familiar with from all corners of the world. While there is a lot of good work out there, it is only occasionally we see art that causes us to stop and catch our breath. Such was the case when we first saw the work of Frances Simpson of Kenya.

Artists put their work out to the public at the risk of rejection. Galleries are continually being approached by waves of hopeful souls who want to reach out through their art. Read about famous artists who faced rejection and did not let it stop them. Learn how to keep going when the going gets tough!

How do you feel when you work in your art studio? Does it bring feelings of creativity and expansion? Or do you maybe feel stuck and introspective (in a bad way)? In the worst case it could be a lost cause and you might just need to find a new place. But maybe you can simply make some adjustments and things will turn around. That could mean more creative and commercial success…

Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the icons of the renaissance. Together with Michelangelo and several other great artists and artisans of the period Da Vinci left a legacy of art, thought, science, and culture which has profoundly affected all ages since.

Are you an existing or aspiring arts or art-business writer? If so, we are extending an invitation to you to submit guest articles. Art Marketing Secret’s goal and purpose is to deliver high quality articles and art marketing advice to our wonderful readers. In fulfilling that vision we welcome your help in the form of your articles and ideas!

I spent so much of my life working on the “If You Build It They Will Come” principle, but more recently my experience has been more like, “You better find out what people want before you build it or they probably won’t come!”. I think it has a lot to do with meeting people where they are at.

We just received a a Kreativ Blogger award from artist and art licensing superstar Tara Reed. Kreativ Blogger originated in May 2008 in a post by Huldas Verden. The Kreativ Blogger award comes with requirements! Learn more…

This artwork by Alexander Calder caught my attention. Although not one of his large-scale public works it is a wonder to me. The shapes and the nature of the curves speak of the golden mean and the wonderful symmetry normally seen only in nature.

What we learned from the world’s wealthiest artists: If you dream of commercial success, you have to think like a business person and learn how to speak that language and make decisions in a way that a business does. Interested? Read on..