Articles
Stay on Top of Taxes
June 2023, by Daniel Grant
Taxes make everyone a bit nervous. What can I deduct? What do I have to pay? Did I fill out all the right forms? With artists and craftspeople, there often are two areas in which that nervousness…
In the Spotlight: Your Wholesale Products
May 2023, by Diane Sulg
Quite naturally, the artistic products you create are the stars of your wholesale business. In this article, we are going to see how you can jump-start your wholesale sales by making your products…
How To Photograph Form
May 2023, by Steve Meltzer
Handcrafts are high-touch art, and they need to be held in one’s hands to be truly appreciated. But you cannot hold an object you see in a photograph to get a feel of its texture and weight. To…
The Dreaded Discount
May 2023, by Daniel Grant
Early on in Barbara Ernst Prey’s career, a man approached her where she was selling her paintings. “He looked me straight in the face and said he would pay me $1,000 less than the listed price,” she…
The Journey of an Artist
April 2023, by Angie Landsverk
As Tammy Wolter continues to evolve as an artist, her business grows right alongside her. “Looking back, I can see where the path was,” said the owner of A Touch of Glass, a gallery and working…