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Looking to Boost Your Social Media Presence? Know the Best Time to Post Here
Entrepreneur - Aastha Singal
The right time to step up your social media game is now! You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. For every organization, big or small, old or new, consumer
Lil Wayne Paintings And Profanity: How Ashley Longshore Sold $1.3 Million Of Art In Under 2 Hours
Forbes - Heather R Morgan
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a software business or an eccentric artist, everyone can learn something from Ashley Longshore’s advice. The self-taught artist from Montgomery, Alabama has become of
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Promoting your work: How to sell art online
artistsandillustrators.co.uk - The Chelsea Magazine Company, London, UK
Promoting and selling art online is an increasingly common and very effective means of reaching a wide audience. Laura Boswell explains best practice. …
What to Do When a Client Says, 'I Can't Afford You'
Entrepreneur - Jenny Shih
Hint: The answer is not to lower your price. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ask any entrepreneur what words strike fear into their hearts, and "I can't afford it" is near
The business of me: How to create your personal brand strategy
Ladders - Lisa Dammeyer
Grow your influence. Finding the peculiarities in your brand is one of the best ways to get people interested and make sure you stand out. Liz Whiting …
Lunch Money Print
lunchmoneyprint.com
Pause slideshow Play slideshow Why Lunch Money? The “Lunch Money” in LMP represents a need to consume art. It suggests a daily dose of its visual …
Help! How do I Price My Paintings? - Online Marketing for Artists
theabundantartist.com
A few months ago I started sharing snapshots of works in progress on social media. Not long afterwards, someone I know on Facebook asked if my work …
How Freelancers Can Get More High-Paying Clients Fast
Forbes - Nick Tubis
The freelancer market, to me, is one of the most fascinating industries, and it’s a rapidly growing market. Platforms like Upwork, Toptal and Fiverr can be great ways to get customers as a freelancer,
This Is Why The World Needs Artists
Forbes - Jane Claire Hervey
These days, carving out a career in a creative industry requires artistic perspective, technical skill and an entrepreneurial spirit. Statistically speaking, more and more of us are becoming freelancers
6 Questions to Help You Discover Your Creative Niche as an Artist
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
When transitioning into a creative career, it’s not enough to simply think “I want to be an artist” or “I want to be a designer.” Visual arts, photography, and design are such big categories that you’ll
10 Tips for Creating the Perfect Social Media Content for Your Brand
Entrepreneur - Rose Leadem
As a brand, social media is one of your biggest assets. Here's some advice from the experts at VSCO. As an entrepreneur or small-business owner, social media should be a top priority. From promoting your
How One Instagram Post Swept the Artist Unskilled Worker Into a ‘Magical’ Collaboration With Gucci
artnet.com - Max Berlinger
Art World The artist Helen Downie saw her fortunes rise when her work was 'liked' by Alessandro Michele. , With their mournful oversize eyes and vacant …
Instagram Influencers Will Never Miss a Photo Opp Again With This New App
highsnobiety.com - Fabian Gorsler
Getting everyone into a group photo is hard. How do you get the perfect shot with everyone in frame? Selfies? Not according to Kim Kardashian West, …
Your need for instant gratification is killing your productivity. Here’s how you can override it.
Mic News - By Tim Mulkerin
Every time your phone chirps with a text, an email or a Twitter alert, your brain gets a flood of the pleasure-seeking chemical dopamine — and that …
6 Keys to Successfully Growing Your Instagram Account
Entrepreneur - Jonathan Long
Here's how to get more followers and better engagement. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Everyone wants social media growth, but very few are able to crack the code and experience
A Guide to Picking Compelling, Thought-Provoking Names for Your Art
thoughtco.com - Helen South
The title can tell your viewers how to approach the piece Choosing a good title for your piece of art says something about what the drawing or …
This iOS Hack Will Make It Easy To Quickly Apply Your Favorite Hashtags
thephoblographer.com - Anthony Thurston
It is the life of a photographer these days, constantly posting our work on social media, constantly trying to get our work in front of the right …
Seven Tips to Make Your Instagram Feed Stand Out
Lifehacker - Patrick Allan
So you’ve had Instagram for a while and you upload photos regularly, but nobody seems to care. No likes, no follows, and no comments. Boo. Give these …
Make These Changes to Gain More Followers on Instagram
fstoppers.com - by Paul Adshead
Is your Instagram really working for you? We all know how important a tool such a social media is to help create a brand and attract clients who may …
4 Simple Tips to Get Traffic From Instagram to Your Website by @nathanhchan
searchenginejournal.com - Nathan Chan
If you’re struggling with getting website traffic from Instagram, read this post. Learn how Instagram enables brands to earn clicks.The post 4 Simple …
11 brutal truths about creativity that no one wants to talk about
TNW - Benjamin Earl Evans
Humanity has revered creativity throughout time, from the ancient Greeks to modern-day painters, poets, and web designers. It’s one of those ineffable things that’s extremely hard to define but you absolutely
Mark Zuckerberg Used This Trick to Combat Self-Doubt. You Can Too
Inc Magazine - Craig Bloem
In his recent Harvard commencement speech, Mark Zuckerberg explained how a couple years into his venture, some big companies wanted to buy Facebook. Everyone around him advised him to sell. But Zuckerberg
Drawing the Creative Process
electricliterature.com
Three beautiful comics about making art from Grant Snider Electric LiteratureBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing May 10, 2017 What is the shape of ideas? In …
The 5 Things It Takes to Be Truly Charismatic
Inc Magazine - Kevin Daum
I recently spent a few days attending and speaking at a powerful conference called Gathering of Titans. While there, I had the opportunity to watch several captivating speakers and networkers strut their
The Brutal Truth About Getting Publicity That No One Wants to Hear
Inc Magazine - Michael Schein
One afternoon Leonard Kessler ran into his old friend from art school--a remarkably talented artist who had since become rich in the field of fashion illustration. Despite his success, his friend had trying
This New App Will Help Grow Your Instagram Following
Architectural Digest - Sara Tardiff
Increasingly, our travels are being documented through Instagram. And while many pictures are snapped of architecture, food, or friends and family, they're also being taken of street art as well. Over
Get Published: 38 Websites to Submit Your Work
format.com - Rachel MacFarlane
Resources Resources A guide to submitting your photography, illustration or art to popular blogs and online magazines. Build your professional portfolio …
7 Tips for Attracting a Following on Social Media
Inc Magazine - Christina DesMarais
If you use social media and click around on the profiles of random individuals, you'll notice that the vast majority of users do not have thousands of people following their activities. But for anyone