Art, Inc., Lisa Congdon
Art, Inc., Lisa Congdon
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Art, Inc.
The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist

Author: Lisa Congdon, Jonathan Field, Meg Mateo Ilasco

Narrator: Lisa Congdon

Unabridged: 3 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/11/2019

Synopsis

You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love. In this practical guide, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making art—through illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. Including industry advice from such successful art-world pros as Nikki McClure, Mark Hearld, Paula Scher, and more, Art, Inc. will equip you with the tools—and the confidence—to turn your passion into a profitable business.

Learn how to: set actionable goals, diversify your income, manage your bookkeeping, copyright your work, promote with social media, build a standout website, exhibit with galleries, sell and price your work, license your art, acquire an agent, and much more.

About Lisa Congdon

Lisa Congdon first started making art as a hobby in 2001, and five years later began showing and selling her work. Today, Lisa makes a full-time living as an illustrator and fine artist. Known for her colorful and intricate paintings, drawings, and pattern designs, Lisa works for clients around the world, illustrating books and stationery and designing fabric and housewares. She is the author of the book Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, and she has participated in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Contemporary Jewish Museum and Bedford Gallery. Lisa keeps a daily blog about her life, work, and inspirations called Today is Going to be Awesome. She lives in Oakland, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lastoadri on August 17, 2015

I love this book. A comprehensive intro to the process of becoming an artist, ever since the very start to selling out. I believe I need to re-read later in the future, one more time.......more

Goodreads review by John’aLee on May 09, 2023

Great book that lays foundation work for any creative person that wants to turn their art into a business.......more

Goodreads review by Divya on November 01, 2016

Full of platitudes. I liked the artist interviews - I wish that with each artist - the interviews were focussed on a particular aspect as opposed to asking all the artists the same thing. I learned a little, but I was hoping for a deeper book.......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on January 06, 2017

Excellent primer for anyone interested in starting an art business. I liked that the advice was concise and that she included interviews with artists who have started successful businesses. It was a quick read that is well-organized so you can find the information you need when you need it. I will k......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on July 14, 2017

Very informative!......more

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