Introducing the Art Business Brief
Mid-August 2026 update
Art Marketing News
Now on Substack, Art Marketing News—published since 2005—helps artists navigate the business side of art with practical, real‑world guidance.
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Volume One - Issue One - Mid-August 2026
Why Art Licensing Might Not Be Right for You
Art licensing provides artists and illustrators the opportunity to earn passive income by agreeing to let their images be used on a wide range of products.
Optimize Yourself First
The best marketing improvements don’t begin with your marketing.
Is Substack Worth It for Artists?
Shiny new object or something substantial? Let's find out.
It's Mid-2026. How's Your Marketing?
"The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get." — American folk saying.
The Myth of More: Why Quality Matters More Than Quantity for Artists
"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." — Seneca
Why Should Someone Buy From You?
"The human-interest story is the bread and butter of journalism." — Gay Talese
The Introvert's Guide to Marketing Art
Your personality isn't your marketing problem. Not understanding it is. — Barney Davey
Why Disposable Culture Is Actually Good News for Artists
Authenticity is about imperfection. And authenticity is a very human quality. To be authentic is to be at peace with your imperfections. — Simon Sinek
What Kind of Art Sells Best? A Clear Guide for Artists
“Art doesn’t sell itself; it has to be sold.”
How to Sell Art at Shows and Festivals: A Practical Guide
Making the most of an art show is an art unto itself.
The Incredible Lightness of Letting Go
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
How to Make Success Selling Art to Interior Designers
Interior designers do buy art. But the way the market actually works may surprise many artists.
How to Price Art to Get Results and Sell More Art
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – Warren Buffett
Ultimate Guide to Art Licensing for Visual Artists
Art licensing is a powerful way for artists to monetize their creativity. It's about finding the right partnerships that will promote and protect their work. — Maria Brophy
Email Marketing for Artists: A Practical Guide
“People do not buy goods and services. They buy relationships, stories, and magic.” — Seth Godin
AMN.1001 — Welcome to Our New Home on Substack
“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” — T.S. Eliot
How to Sell Art to the Affluent Market
Let me tell you about the very rich people.
Why Art Prints Matter for Artists (Maybe Now More Than Ever)
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” — Edgar Degas