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Do you ever worry that sharing your art/ideas on social media can lead to being copied? We posted this question on our Instagram on 29th June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Yep, had it happen to me. I think it depends on the circumstance. If your work inspires somebody to tryContinue reading “QUESTION 15”

Can you become a successful artist with no formal training? We posted this question on our Instagram on 18th June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Absolutely 👏 Some of my favourite artists are successful “outsider artists” like Morton Bartlett, Judith Scott, and Sam Doyle 🙌 Yes. You simply redefine ‘success’….🙌 YES.Continue reading “QUESTION 14”

How much consideration do you put into the materials you use?  We posted this question on our Instagram on 11th June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: I am freakin’ obsessed with materials, but also a bit disloyal as I want to try EVERYTHING! 😂 But I don’t know if I thinkContinue reading “QUESTION 13”

What are the best, more effective ways, of trying to sell your art? (Online shop, ie Etsy, or via Instagram, or some other means) We posted this question on our Instagram on 2nd June 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As a starting point… I have managed to sell prints of myContinue reading “QUESTION 12”

What advice do you have for an artist just starting to apply for exhibitions? We posted this question on our Instagram on 28th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: A few tips: Take well lit pictures of your work on neutral background. Have a few different versions of your artist statementContinue reading “QUESTION 11”

Artist statements; art speak, plain language or both? We posted this question on our Instagram on 26th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Either is fine, as long as it seems genuine. (Quite how ‘genuine’ appears authentic is another thing!) Plain! Probably why I don’t get anywhere. I prefer a mixtureContinue reading “QUESTION 10”

How do artists feel about paying to enter exhibitions or open calls? We posted this question on our Instagram on 21st May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As someone unwaged, I have an issue with bigger organisations charging, I literally can’t afford them. I do appreciate shows cost to stage butContinue reading “QUESTION 9”

How do artists price their work? We posted this question on our Instagram on 19th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: It really does depend what it is you are working on. I have set out a daily rate for myself (mostly for workshops) based on the AN website guidance takingContinue reading “QUESTION 8”

When is it fair to call yourself a professional artist? We posted this question on our Instagram on 14th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As far as I know, ‘professional artist’ isn’t a protected term or title – so you can call yourself one if you so wish. I muchContinue reading “QUESTION 7”

What if I never get another commission? We posted this question on our Instagram on 7th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: I know I sent a bunch of questions in, but ALL of them sound like me right now! So much existential / art angst! 😂 If it’s not me,Continue reading “QUESTION 6”