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Beyond the Easel - Professional Development for Visual Artists

Resources
Sample Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for bookkeeping - open then "save as' on your computer. edit as you need 
Basic Consignment Contract - downloadable in rich text

Source Guide
Please note that I do not endorse payment for any service.
Do your research before paying for anything.
There are other resources out there. Search and you shall find.
 
General interest
http://reddotblog.com/
http://www.artbizcoach.com/
http://thepracticalartworld.com/2011/06/19/how-to-create-a-press-release-for-your-art-exhibition/
http://blogs.eciad.ca/wc/?page_id=948    (handouts on writing statements, CV and proposals with examples)
http://www.artincanada.com/
http://www.artbusiness.com/
http://kimberlydhouston.com/
https://mariabrophy.com/
Paul Klein on how to succeed as an Artist - excellent! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcTYhaA72iY
 
 
Print

Writing the Artist Statement: Revealing the True Spirit of Your Work Paperback
 Ariane Goodwin

ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career Paperback 
Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber

How to Sell Art: A Systematic Approach to Creating Relationships with Collectors and Closing the Sale 
Horejs, J. Jason

Studio Handbook for Working Artists: A Survival Manual 
Ted Godwin

The Business of Being an Artist 
Daniel Grant (Author)
 
Clear Seeing Place
Brian Rutenberg
 
Audio
Savvy Painting podcast – interviews with successful artists and business people. https://savvypainter.com/
 
Organization
http://artsala.com/home_.php
https://www.artworkarchive.com/
http://www.gyst-ink.com/
http://www.artlooksoftware.com/
https://www.masterpiecemanager.com/
 
Money
https://www.getpayd.com/
https://squareup.com/ca/en
https://www.shopify.ca/​
  
 
Website Design
www.weebly.com
https://wordpress.com
www.divtag.com
www.squarespace.com
http://artbiz.ca/
http://faso.com/

 
Marketing
There is a ton of online resources for working with social media. Some cost money.
It comes down to consistency and content. It takes time. Algorithms are constantly changing. You will learn as you go. Be prepared to occasionally spend money on post boosts and ads.
https://theabundantartist.com/instagram-marketing/
 
Apps for Social Media Marketing
 
When you put your images online they are there forever. In 30 days your name won’t beside your image. Watermark your images so people know it’s your work and can find you.
I use an iphone. These are what I use. There are others out there. Listed in order of importance to me.
Search in your app store
Instagram
Repost
Facebook Pages
iWatermark -  watermarks your photos with your copyright
Skew – straightens images
WallPicture – pricing but excellent  puts your art on their wall 
Ripl
iMovie
Phonto
Retouch
Maxcurve
PicPlayPost
 

​Please  note that,  although every effort is made to accurately photograph the artwork, colour settings vary on monitors, smartphones and tablets.   Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions. 
All content © 2025 Sheila Davis
  • Home
  • About the Artist
  • News
  • Available At the Studio
  • Available In The Galleries
  • Sold Works
  • Representation
  • The Studio
  • Exhibitions
    • Walk with Me
    • Speaking of Trees
    • In the Heart of the Wild
    • Riding the Elephant Lake Road
    • INSIDE OUTSIDE
    • Off Road
    • In the moment
  • Workshops
  • Videos
    • I Never Promised you a Rose Garden - Video
    • Light Interrupted - Video
    • Winters Veil - Video
  • Brushes
  • Beyond the Easel - Professional Development for Visual Artists
  • FAQ's
  • Contact