Art, Inc. : the essential guide for building your career as an artist / Lisa Congdon ; edited by Meg Mateo Ilasco ; foreword by Jonathan Fields.
Material type:
TextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2014]Description: 184 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 145212826X (pbk.)
- 9781452128269 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 702.3 C749 | Available | 33111007958966 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love.
In this practical guide book, 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
* This art and business book will equip you with the tools--and the confidence--to turn your passion into a profitable business.
* Chapters on setting actionable goals, diversifying your income, copyrighting your work, promoting with social media, and so much more
A thoughtful gift for young artists, people interesting in making their passion a profession, and art and design school graduates.
Lisa Congdon's bestselling books, online classes, and Instagram feed (beloved by 375,000+ fans) have inspired so many people to follow their creative passions. In this book Condon does what she does best--bring bold and colorful flair to smart, creative, down-to-earth advice and inspiration.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ch. 1. You are an artist -- Ch. 2. Getting down to business -- Ch. 3. Promoting your work -- Ch. 4. Selling your art -- Ch. 5. Exhibitions and galleries -- Ch. 6. Illustration and licensing -- Ch. 7. Managing the ebb and flow of success.
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.