| The Guide to Becoming a Professional Artist Contributor(s): Israel, Harry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1460218892 ISBN-13: 9781460218891 Publisher: FriesenPress OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Art | Techniques - General |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.46 lbs) 56 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Having sold millions of dollars of fine art in a career spanning over 30 years, veteran art consultant Harry Israel lays out in simple, easy to follow steps, a basic plan to become a professional artist. From the novice who is just starting out, to the experienced artist that wants to take his career up to the next level; you will find this to be an indispensable guide. You will learn how to: Develop a presentation package of your art. Retail price your art. Investigate the potential market for your art. Gain entry into high-end galleries. Develope a stable of fine art galleries to represent your art. This guide will move you from a recreational pastime, to supporting yourself as a working artist. This guide will help you derive a decent income, doing what you love doing best. This guide will give you the opportunity to realize your vision, and share it with the public.... |
Contributor Bio(s): Israel, Harry: - Harry Israel has been surrounded by art and artists all of his life. The son of an artist, raised in the Bohemian atmosphere of the San Francisco Bay Area art scene of the 50's and 60's, he was appreciating and collecting art at a very young age. With no talent for creating artwork, he nonetheless continued to follow his passion as a collector into adulthood, and a lifelong career in art sales. Throughout his career as an art consultant and a collector, it became obvious that many talented artists and their work were unknown to the public. It was clear that a virtual Cornucopia of brilliant artwork was out there, just not being seen or acknowledged. It's his passion for assisting artists in succeeding, and a desire to bring their works of art into people's lives, that's been the motivating force behind this book. Harry has made it his goal to provide every capable artist the opportunity to share their vision and talent with the world, and to make a nice living while doing so.... |