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How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul

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Book Synopsis: The classic handbook for launching and sustaining a career that "explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist," (The New York Times) with a brand-new chapter on Internet art marketing.

Now in its sixth edition, How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist is the definitive guide to taking control of your career and making a good living in the art world. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Caroll Michels offers a wealth of insider's information on getting into a gallery, being your own PR agent, and negotiating prices, as well as innovative marketing, exhibition, and sales opportunities for various artistic disciplines. She has also added a new section on digital printmaking and marketing in this emerging field.

Most notably, this sixth edition contains an entirely new chapter: "Art Marketing on the Internet." Michels offers criteria for selecting an ideal Web designer for your online portfolio and for organizing your Web presence, and shares proven methods for attracting curators, dealers, and private clients to your site. She also addresses vital legal concerns in the age of e-commerce, including copyrighting and registering your art, and finally, the appendix of resources, consistently updated online at Michels's site the Artist Help Network, is fully revised.

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Are you tired of struggling to make a living as an artist? Look no further than "How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul." This classic handbook has helped countless artists take control of their careers and succeed in the competitive art world. With nearly three decades of experience, author Caroll Michels shares insider secrets on getting into galleries, becoming your own PR agent, and negotiating prices.

In the sixth edition of this indispensable guide, Michels adds a brand-new chapter on Internet art marketing. In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for artists. Learn how to select the perfect web designer to create an impressive online portfolio that will attract curators, dealers, and private clients to your work. Discover proven methods for navigating the complexities of e-commerce, including copyrighting and registering your art, ensuring that your creations are protected in the online marketplace.

Whether you're a painter, sculptor, or any other artistic discipline, this book offers innovative marketing, exhibition, and sales opportunities tailored to your unique needs. Michels also explores the emerging field of digital printmaking and marketing, giving you the tools to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape. With valuable resources consistently updated online, your journey to a successful art career starts here.

Don't let your dreams of artistic success remain a fantasy. Take the first steps towards making a living doing what you love. Get your copy of "How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul" today and discover the strategies that will catapult your career to new heights.

Ready to take control of your artistic journey? Get your copy now and unlock the secrets to thriving as an artist in any medium!

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