Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Sell Your Art Online Using Drop Shipping, Part 1
Did you know there are two types of drop shipping for artists? More specifically, there there’s one type of drop shipping, but two ways artists use it. If you shop online, you’ve likely already been involved in a drop shipping transaction and didn’t even know it. And that’s the point of drop shipping. The idea […]
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A Detailed Guide on How to Assess a Request for Custom Art
Sooner or later, every artist who sells artwork will be asked this question: “Do you take commissions?” Some artists know the answer before the question is even finished. Absolutely not. They don’t want their art to be influenced by outside forces much less deal with difficult clients, and that’s OK. but for many artists, taking […]
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Should You Build Your Own Website?
Artists often ask whether or not they need their own website. There is no doubt that building a website is a fairly serious undertaking. Even though options for non-techie people are now available, once the website is built there are more considerations. After the initial cost and time of building the site, there are annual […]
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The First Step to Taking Art Commissions
Getting Ready to Take Commissions So you’ve decided to take on the challenge of commissions. Where to start? How does one begin? Creative Clarity and Asserting Artistic Values The first thing you will need to do is show your work. Whether it is on a website or a social media platform, your work will need […]
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Should You Take Art Commissions?
Before considering taking on art commissions, an artist must ask themselves a few questions to make sure it’s the right opportunity for them. What is a Commission? A commission is an act of requesting the creation of a piece of art, often on behalf of another. Artwork may be commissioned by private individuals through an […]
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