Last week I asked the members of TAA Association why they joined. Here’s a brief rundown of what they said. Here’s my live video that I did last week. “I signed up for the Association to be part of a wider community” was a common refrain heard through out the discussion. When I asked what […]
Out of Kawangware
“People, in my neighborhood of Nairobi, could not understand why I was making jewelry instead of looking for a job” (Wahu). Beatrice Nyambura Wahu is the owner of African Corner, an art and craft business, located in Lamu, Kenya. Born in the impoverished neighborhood of Kawangware, Nyambura, as she is fondly called, lived for the […]
8 Tips for Artists Accepting Commissions
As a self-employed artist, I rely on commissions more so than selling my work in galleries. However, some artists are not great negotiators or business-minded, and art commissions that start off optimistic can sometimes turn into a sour experience. These eight tips will help you maintain good clients, manage their expectations, and produce work with […]
The Myth of the Successful Solo Artist
There is an idea that permeates the fine art industry that needs to die. Its the idea of the solo artist who is making millions from their work. We read articles about famous artists in big newspapers and magazines, where certain artists are lauded as heroes for the mighty ideas they’ve brought forth. We eat […]
Lessons Learned When my Paintings Went Viral on Boing-Boing
In 2012, images of my Corporate Masters series went globally viral–there were stories about my work written in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. How did it happen? I got Boing Boinged. Boing Boing is a blog with enormous reach–if your art is shared there, it’s going to be picked up by media outlets world-wide. How I got […]
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