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Developing Real World Marketing Strategies:
As an artist, it's my creativity and my passion for the "vision" that inspires and moves me forward.  The process involved in the development of a new piece gives renewed energy and purpose.  Where as the idea of "hitting the streets" with portfolio in hand to garner gallery representation can put me in a fetal position in the corner of my studio!  Well...sort of.

The internet is a great marketing tool for today's artist, but it's not the only answer.  If you read the blogs or websites of professional artists you will notice they are also mentioning other venues...private shows, juried exhibits, teaching, and galleries.

The truth of the mater is this...unless you get out there and promote your work you're going to end up with a huge private collection...your own "private collection" to pass on to your children.  I would much rather be in my studio working, but it didn't take long to realize that I needed to get out there and personally market my art....
The entire article can be seen at the link below.