Creating cash flow is what happens after you leave the studio. For most artist the studio is a play ground, where you can dream and create works of art. Once an artist leaves the studio the real work begans. We artist know, selling art work isn’t easy, it’s not like food or clothing, something everyone needs. Most art is bought by a magical impulsive reaction, to a piece of art. You can hire an agent or have a gallery represent your art. But in times of financial insecurities, most artist can’t afford an agent, and most galleries are having a rough time making sales. Even artist with more than one gallery representing them, have to come up with creative ways of making sales. An artist can have studio shows, create affordable works of art, do workshops, or move to where the cheese is. I’m currently creating, multi methods of creating cash flow. Since October 2008 I have sold art work from four alternative spaces, compared to one gallery sale. I’m having my second in studio show. and I’m moving to where the cheese is. If art is your only source of income, you might consider doing art subjects you normally wouldn’t do, like the painting your aunt wanted, you know , to hang over her sofa. And remember save yourself some creative fun time too!
