Archive for March, 2008
by Natasha Wescoat
In a letter to an artist I talked about New Years Goals with, I wanted to share with them advice about the Art Expo. They had asked before what I had thought about my experience and if it was worth the chance to attend. I gave them my ideas on the subject, and [...]
Filed under: artbiz, artistguide | Closed
Tags: art, artbiz, artistguide, ebsq, marketing, natashawescoat
EBSQ Art Seen: Signs of Spring
With spring literally just around the corner, may we offer the following artistic inspiration?
Lilac by Lisa Thornton Whittaker
Available at Imagekind
Bird by Tiffany Matthews
Available at Etsy
Crocus in the Snow by Darlene Dunat
Commission a similar chime at Etsy
March WIllows by Elizabeth Fiedel
Available at Etsy
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Tags: art, artseen, ebsq, picspam
EBSQ LIVE! March 10th, 9 PM EST
This month’s EBSQ Live:
Jewelry Fabrication
hosted by EBSQ Self-Representing Artists and Marvin Lee Billings
Monday, March 10th, at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific)
EBSQ Chat Room
The artist at work
Have you ever wondered how precious metals and stones come together to make a beautiful piece of jewelry? This month’s LIVE presenter is Marvin Lee Billings and that is exactly what [...]
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Tags: art, demo, ebsq, ebsqlive, event, howto
by Natasha Wescoat
Being successful doesn’t mean it must be determined through traditional channels. Media moguls are cutting college to develop their successful technology, artists are fending off traditional education in favor of self education, and writers are finding they don’t have to go through publishers to follow their dreams.
The world of DIY (Do-it-yourself) and POD [...]
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Tags: artbiz, artistguide, ebsq, marketing, natashawescoat, self-publishing
1. Sometimes noone wants to buy that amazing painting. Ever. No matter what you try.
2. A lot of people just want something to match their furniture.
3. No matter how many links you put on your site or post in your newsletters, they always ask where to find your website.
4. eBay isn’t an easy road to [...]
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1000 True Fans
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re either a self-representing artist or know one. Go read this now. It’s frakkin’ brilliant, and I guarantee it will resonate with you.
(found via Seth Godin)
Filed under: Inspiration, linkspam | Closed
Tags: 1000 true fans, art 2.0, ebsq, kevin kelly, long tail, marketing, self-representing artists, seth godin
Using Flickr To Market Your Art
by Natasha Wescoat
Flickr has come to be known as one of the coolest and easiest photo management sites available. You can begin a free membership with up to 200 photos (If I’m wrong let me know. It’s been a while) and going Pro is only $24.95 per year which allows you access to other features. [...]
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Tags: artbiz, artistguide, flickr, natashawescoat
Lori Mirabelli
Recently a old friend blogged that the poppies are starting to bloom in San Francisco, but for so many of us, we’re still locked in a battle with winter blahs. I personally like to do proactive things to cajole spring into existance. Spring cleaning is chief among these activities. If you’ve logged into EBSQ [...]
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Tags: best practices, ebsq, editorial, marketing
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