Lisa Congdon

Art, Inc

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You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love. In this practical guide, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making art—through illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. Including industry advice from such successful art-world pros as Nikki McClure, Mark Hearld, Paula Scher, and more, Art, Inc. will equip you with the tools—and the confidence—to turn your passion into a profitable business.LEARN HOW TO: • Set actionable goals • Diversify your income • Manage your bookkeeping • Copyright your work • Promote with social media • Build a standout website • Exhibit with galleries • Sell and price your work • License your art • Acquire an agent • And much more
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226 printed pages
Original publication
2014
Publication year
2014
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    Fill a third of the box up with packaging filler. Set the sculpture down in the middle and fill the remainder of the box with packaging filler so no movement can occur.
    For heavy sculptures, place this box within a larger box, filling the area around the inner box with more packaging filler.
  • Milagroshas quoted5 years ago
    ramed artwork or works on panels or canvas:

    Use a box that can accommodate at least four inches of space on all sides of the artwork.
    Wrap the artwork with acid-free paper. You can also add cardboard corner protectors on top of the paper-wrapped artwork.
    Add a layer of bubble wrap, ensuring adequate coverage on the corners and edges.
    In the box, place packaging filler in the space between the artwork and the edges of the box. The more snug the fit, the less potential for damage.
    Sculptures or fragile, oddly shaped three-dimensional works:

    Use a box in which the sculpture will fit comfortably with four to six inches of space on all sides.
    Place ample bubble wrap around the entire sculpture, wrapping at least two times around, and secure it with packaging tape.
  • Milagroshas quoted5 years ago
    Unframed paintings, print reproductions, and drawings on paper:

    Place the artwork on sturdy acid-free cardboard or foam core about the size of the work or larger.
    Fold four pieces of acid-free paper into triangles with one side open, then place the triangles on each corner of the work attached to the cardboard or foam core.
    Place it in a plastic sleeve or wrap it in acid-free paper.
    Sandwich the wrapped artwork between two pieces of cardboard and tape along all four sides.
    Place it in a rigid or padded mailer and inscribe or add a “Do Not Bend” sticker on the pac

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