H: Amazing 100% recommend...she goes through so many strategies and ideas, and walks you through everything to become a successful artist. I'm not even half way through yet, but this book is definitely a good investment.
United States on Jun 16, 2023
Laura Shape: I absolutely loved this book. After successfully working as a graphic designer for 20+ years, I'm starting a new career as a full-time artist. The problem is that I don’t know the first thing about making a living as an artist, and at 52 I'm way behind. I’ve read books and watched courses, but this was the first book that really spoke to me. It's practical and actionable. And, because Maria is a marketer rather than the artist whose work she promotes, her writing feels more objective and frank than most. She has a no-nonsense approach and go-get'em attitude, while extolling the virtues of kindness and love which are so frequently lacking in business. I also love that she draws not only from her own experience in selling her husband's work, but from many other artists she's interacted with. So it feels like she's distilling real-life wisdom from a broad community.
In fact, I liked her book so much that I'm hiring her as my coach. Obviously, everyone responds to different kinds of teaching, but if you're looking for actionable advice from someone who cuts right to the chase, start with this book.
United States on Aug 04, 2022
Mr Colin PH Procter: After I gave up teaching to pursue my dream of making my living as an artist, I bought this book on the recommendation of Michelle Lloyd, the founder of United Artspace. It is the most useful and informative book on building an art career that I've read. My fine art degree didn't equip me to survive in the modern world (the career advice I got basically boiled down to: "Try to get picked up by a big London gallery. Oh, and good luck"). It turns out that there are plenty of ways to survive, make money and even positively thrive as an artist in our connected society. Maria Brophy demonstrates it clearly in this book. What's more, she shows you how to do it in a way that avoids "selling out" or slimy aggressive sales techniques. You can sell your art by being principled and straightforward. Who knew? It was also news to me that the gallery system is no longer the only way (or even the main way) to sell your art or craft. Instead, Brophy shows that using the internet, and being willing to step just a little outside your comfort zone, allows you to be in control of the money your art generates. If you don't want to be dependent on a gallery, you don't need to. Woohoo!! Her advice is...
United Kingdom on Jun 09, 2021
Kim EngelenKim Engelen: WRITING:
I had a bit of difficulty getting into the book. Especially the first chapters with all the worksheets. Maybe the first part of the book is more for the beginning artist? And the later chapters for the already seasoned artist? Also, I would say it is more useful for painters.—Which I am not. But I guess that is with most of these books.
I like the forty-seven clear chapters. She exposes a lot of hands-on experience and scripts that are helpful to to fine-tune your art business.
I love that the book is stacked with expertise and knowledge and that she focusses on good communication. A lot of the advice that Maria Brophy shared is intended to help you connect better with your buyers and people in general. (Get to know your buyers. Make them feel important. Ask questions, listen more, and talk less. Learn to love people. Make people feel good in your presence. Make the conversation about them).—My art is about connection, so this is extra inspiring for me.
DOES THE BOOK DELIVER:
Yes.
BIGGEST TAKE AWAY:
◼︎ Daily ask yourself "What can I do to reach my right buyers? Who can I team up with? Who can I call? Where should I...
Spain on Sep 02, 2020
happy painter: This book is so great, after reading the first chapter I cried because it was exactly what I needed to help create a new plan for selling my work. It is a guide for anyone trying to elevate and grow their art business. Maria breaks it down into simple strategies, and speaks to us artists that really aren't marketing minded by nature ( I do realize there are exceptions, I am just not one of them!) . While I've had a certain amount of success in one genre of selling my work, I have to now create multiple streams of income with my art now and that is like starting a new business over again and creating more opportunities for collectors to see my work. I knew I needed a plan and this book is helping me break it down into actionable steps. Maria really makes it more of a simple step by step plan, and she is so down to earth in how she speaks to us creatives and doesn't get too complicated. It's a small price to pay to get solid advice and some solid business strategies, and to figure out what you really want to do with your art and how you want your lifestyle to be. And, this book makes you think about being in control of all that, because we are the ones that are truly responsible for...
United States on Apr 19, 2019
asa: The author's enthusiasm comes through loud and clear. The only drawback is the book is focused almost solely on what she did for her husband's unique niche. Great to any artist who is confused about their niche and needs focus. Not so good for someone looking for a game plan - unless you want to buy her consulting services or other products. Not what I was looking for but good book nonetheless
United States on Jan 24, 2019
Nneka E.: I haven't yet finished reading "Art Money & Success" but I've read enough (I've reached chapter 22) to know that I would encourage any artist to get it. It is warm and engaging, honest and sincere, positive and encouraging, but also very, very practical. It's an easy read and what I would call a 'more-ish' (more please!) kind of read. I have learnt a lot and I am perfectly satisfied that buying this book was money well invested. The advice provided is very detailed and very comprehensive. Some of what I have read corroborates some of the thoughts that had already been running through my mind, but much of what I have read has put new knowledge into my hands. I now feel much more confident about the nitty gritty details of running an arts-based business. I feel equipped ... and I haven't even finished reading it all yet. I already know that I will be reading this through a second (and maybe third) time to really absorb everything. I have skipped the writing and introspection exercises because I wanted to get through the material faster, but I would definitely like to go back and do the exercises. The only issue that I had with the book was that my version (ebook) was missing the...
United States on Sep 03, 2017
Amazon Customer: Specially for those who struggles to generate money by their art and don't know how to set up a process for their art business. Book is very lite to read with deep knowledge about art business. If you're a good artist but don't know how to sell your art, you should read this book.
India on Aug 28, 2017
Bonnie Hamlin: Maria's book is truly excellent, she is straight forward and sincere. She doesn't hold back ever, she willingly recounts marketing efforts that worked for Drew and ones that didn't.
This book is not about how invaluable a spouse is for marketing (I've witnesses some talented artists whose spouses managed their marketing very poorly). It is about the relationship between an artist, who was marketing his own work, who teamed up with a marketing person who was willing to work and study how to best market art. Maria has been consulting with artists of all genders for a number of years, her advice and experience is far broader than working with Drew.
I have been a professional fine artist for over 40 years, I've been in galleries, briefly ran my own gallery, etc. etc. I found the advice in this book to be extremely up to date and useful. Yes on and off I've also worked as an illustrator. I have found in marketing and sales there isn't as deep a division between Fine Art and Illustrating as many of us would like to believe.
I would recommend this book to both the Fine Artist and the Illustrator. If you as an artist can't do or don't have the time and energy to do...
Canada on Jul 02, 2017
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