How To Create Your Reputation As An Artist
By Steven Popkin, Fri Dec 9th

Creating Your Reputation!

Make your name a household name! Easier said than done. Butthat's what will create the "sought after" effect. Now, thereare a few steps that you can get started to do this.

1. Attend lots of art shows that you can exhibit your work at.Give out sample postcards of your work and absolutely collectvisitors' information when they visit your booth. The largeryour database of potential buyers, the greater your chance ofselling them in the future. This is an often overlooked methodof selling...future buyers established today.

2. Send out Press Releases about you and your work to variousmedia channels in your area and around the country. This couldbe to introduce a special commemorative line of art your doingtied into a local event or special holiday or anniversary. ThePublic media (TV & Radio) are always looking for public intereststories. What about your

work could you adapt to meet thisinterest? People that are seen on TV are given the gift ofinstant credibility. The secret is setting yourself apart fromthe crowd.

3. Give away some of your work to auctions where highprofile people will be attending. Your work will automaticallyget associated with the quality of the event. These charityauctions typically are designed to raise funds and attractphilantropic members who are eager to buy items at the auction.Your work will essentially be lifted in their eyes just from theassociation. This again could lead to future sales if you marketyourself properly at the event. You want well known people ascollectors. It is worth giving away some work to say that "soand so" collects your work. Remember...credibility.

About the author:Steve Popkin, a veteran glass artist, makes it easy for artiststo become successful. Learn the secrets most artists andcraftsmen will never know about selling artwork in hiscomplimentary e-course just visithttp://www.thethrivingartist.com