Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Best Free Website Hosts for Artists
When deciding whether you should build your own website, cost is a factor for many artists. There is no point in shelling out $250 a year for a fully-featured website that you’ll barely use. There are times that using a free website provider makes sense for many artists. A free website can be an ideal […]
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How Collectors Find Your Art Online
Getting your art online and available is a big accomplishment. Congratulations if you’ve come this far! And now that you have, it’s time to start thinking about how to get your art found by collectors (and designers, curators, and other art buyers.) Marketing your art for sale online involves much more than building an online […]
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Top Reasons Artists Fail at Business (and What to Do About It)
There is an elephant in the art business room. In the United States, about twenty percent of business startups fail in the first year. About half succumb to business failure within five years. By year 10, only about 33% survive. (Source: US Small Business Administration) The statistics for artists are just as grim. In a […]
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Is it Legal to Use Song Lyrics and Titles in Your Art?
Some great artwork is inspired by the lyrical stylings of songs. Because music can become the soundtrack of our own lives, artwork created incorporating lyrics and titles of songs can create an instant connection with the viewer. We relate to the art because we relate to the music. But is it really legal to use […]
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11 Things You Should Know Before Pricing Your Art
Pricing your art can be so confusing, it can be a barrier to selling work for many artists. It can be extremely difficult to put a dollar value on a piece of art that is infused with your heart and soul. Truly, your work is priceless. But, you still have to put a price on […]
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