The Artist's Guide to Selling Work by Annabelle Ruston

The Artist's Guide to Selling Work by Annabelle Ruston

A practical, inspiring toolkit for turning creative passion into a sustainable career – packed with actionable advice, real-world examples and marketing know-how.

The Artist’s Guide to Selling Work is the definitive handbook for artists who want to turn their creativity into a sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your reach, this fully updated second edition offers practical, proven strategies to help you sell your work in today’s competitive market.

Packed with real-world advice, it covers everything from pricing and contracts to building a website and mastering social media. Learn how to approach galleries professionally, manage online sales through platforms like Etsy and eBay, and print your own reproductions with confidence. Discover how artists like Pip McGarry and Mary Ann Rogers built successful careers – and how you can too.

With sample contracts, case studies and guidance on copyright, licensing and financial management, this book is your one-stop resource for navigating the art world. Whether you're selling originals, prints or merchandise, The Artist’s Guide to Selling Work helps you do it smarter, faster and with more impact.

I was very impressed a while back by the companion volumes to this, aimed at craftspeopleThe same detail and rigour appear in this volume, which has been updated to take account of the growing importance of the internet and of social networking websites … [T]his is an authoritative and informative guide … The advice given is practical, understandable and above all reliable, making this an essential tool for anyone seeking to make an income from their work on anything other than the most casual basis. * Art Book Review *
This small book is easy to flip through to the sections of interest [...] whether you want to check up on one or two points, or want to work through the whole book, it is approachable and accessible. * Saskatchewan Craft Council *

Annabelle Ruston is an editor with the Fine Art Trade Guild, one of whose main functions is to guide its members through the potential pitfalls of selling their work.

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ISBN 13	9781912217472
ISBN 10	1912217473
Title	The Artist's Guide to Selling Work
Author	Annabelle Ruston
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2018-04-05
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.