We’ve recently researched free websites where artists may market, promote and sell their arts and crafts. These sites either have free membership options or do not charge the artist set-up and maintenance fees. Some of them are totally free to the artist, while others charge the artist commissions on their art sales. In the […]
15 Reasons Why Now Is Best Time to Be an Artist
July 26, 2016
By Barney Davey, Guest Blogger – To Be An Artist Is A Gift! It Is a Unique Thing to Be an Artist. Learn to Celebrate, Enjoy and Utilize the Blessings You Have! While much of the world is plunged into darkness, we, by comparison, live with a nearly embarrassing, abundant and comfortable means. No […]
Should an Artist Title Their Artworks?
July 6, 2016
Every month we receive many “untitled” artworks for our online art competitions. Because of this, we suggest that artists title all of their artworks. As a judge, a title provides me with a better understanding of what the artist wanted me to see and feel. When an artist titles their artwork, their title also helps […]
How to Be an Artist without Totally Losing It
May 18, 2016
By JoAnneh Nagler, Guest Blogger – The first thing we usually think of when we hear the word ‘artist’ is ‘struggling artist’ or ‘starving artist.’ We tend measure ourselves against two crazy extremes—either by our willingness to starve, or by the multi-million dollar success of the very few. We were all schooled in the adage […]
What Makes an Artist Professional?
May 5, 2016
By Aletta de Wal, Guest Blogger – There is still a lot of debate among artists about using the word “professional” to describe themselves. For artists who consider themselves “pure artists,” that word often implies commercialism and “selling out.” That’s not how I see it. I think that there is room for a range of […]
Why Art Marketing Mastery Matters
March 18, 2016By Barney Davey, Guest Blogger – The latest uproar in the online art marketing community is raging due to changes on Instagram. You no longer get follower updates presented chronologically. Instagram, following in its owner, Facebook’s path, is using algorithms determined by data points to display what you see. Recently, there was angst over changes […]
Ready for an “Artist in Residence” Program?
February 23, 2016
By Danielle Austen, Guest Blogger – Everglades National Park is a nature photographer’s dream. On my second visit, a park ranger told me about their artist-in-residence program. He opened my eyes to a whole world of artistic opportunity! When photographers travel, it is often with family, friends or to attend a workshop. This limits where […]
Give Them What They Want… (Art Judges That Is!)
February 8, 2016
Artists who compete in art competitions wish to be recognized and have their art validated. How they use that recognition is up to each particular artist (a whole other post topic). Artists can gain more recognition if they give art judges what they are looking for when they judge and evaluate the entries for a […]
How to Approach an Art Gallery
January 30, 2016
By Jenny Judova, Guest Blogger – Gallery Representation is the Holy Grail for many artists, a symbol that you made it as an artist, that you are recognized by the industry. I will not spend time repeating what I have said over and over again that in this day and age spending time on trying […]
Comparing an Artist’s CV with an Artist’s Biography
January 15, 2016
For our monthly online art competitions and our special “Solo Art Series” competitions we ask artists to provide us with a biography. A well written biography helps to get an artist into our competition’s “Top 10” and to become part of our “Overall” winning artists category. A good biography is a must when presenting yourself […]
10 Great Ways for Artists to Start 2016!
December 15, 2015
Now is the time for artists to get ready for the New Year. There may be things which an artist might do differently, at a higher level or more frequently to improve their art marketing and ultimately the sales of their artwork this year. Following are some actions an artist can take to improve their […]
Year in Review – Our Top Winning Artists for 2015
December 15, 2015
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce its “Year in Review” edition has been compiled and is now posted. This feature reviews and promotes the gallery’s 12 top winning artists for the 12 individual monthly art exhibitions held in 2015. In 2015 the gallery received more than 7,950+ entries for our […]
Think of the Business of Art as an Art Competition!
October 8, 2015
The definition of the word competition is “the act of competing; rivalry for supremacy, a prize, etc”. Every month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery receives hundreds of entries for our online art competitions. After five years, we still receive a large number of sloppy or incomplete entries from artists. If that happens to […]
Is Your Art Website Mobile Friendly?
October 7, 2015
Google reports that over 50% of their searches are made from mobile devices. A mobile device in their eyes includes smartphones and tablets. In addition, during the past year Google will now ranks websites based on whether or not they were mobile friendly. 37% of Light Space & Time’s traffic comes from mobile devices. This […]
Spend Money to Make Money…
October 7, 2015
How much of a financial investment are you making in your art business? By Carolyn Edlund, Guest Blogger – There are so many free ways to share your art today, especially online. That’s great. You shouldn’t have to break the bank to get exposure for your artwork – but there are places where money is well […]
5 Ways to Impress Buyers with Professionalism
September 21, 2015
By John Feustel, Guest Blogger – Want to attract buyers and set yourself apart as a serious artist? Professionalism is crucial if you want to stand out. And while important, it goes beyond polite and prompt communication. Buyers are more likely to trust and purchase from an artist who runs a professional business. Whether it’s […]
