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ART INSIGHTS Creating Wealth as a Successful Artist - John Dahlsen

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go there, and it is clearly written <strong>as</strong> suchin a link placed at the bottom of the homepage.I suppose viewers can look at work thesame way they would at a gallery, wherethey often keep a backlog of work on file.Continuity is important, and ideally, youshould present your work on your sitethey way you would in a show, presentingquality, consistent works in limited numbersand keeping sold works to a minimum. Ido think it’s important to show some workthat h<strong>as</strong> been sold, <strong>as</strong> it serves to makepeople feel more confident about their ownpurch<strong>as</strong>e.Marketing is also an attitude. Your ownperception of your work can usher indesired perceptions from others. Manyartists start apologizing for their work.Here’s a secret: the viewing audiencewants you to succeed, and they want youto be confident because they don’t wantto feel sorry for you. If you are having anexhibition, the viewing audience <strong>as</strong>sumes79

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