Art, Inc. Audiobook By Lisa Congdon, Meg Mateo Ilasco - editor, Jonathan Field - foreword cover art

Art, Inc.

The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist

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Art, Inc.

By: Lisa Congdon, Meg Mateo Ilasco - editor, Jonathan Field - foreword
Narrated by: Lisa Congdon
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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.

©2014 Lisa Congdon; Foreword copyright 2014 by Jonathan Fields (P)2019 Tantor Business Development & Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Business Inspiring Career Thought-Provoking Art Business Visual Art
Practical Advice • Comprehensive Guidance • Valuable Insights • Clear Instructions • Strategic Approach
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Lots of useful information, but some parts that are more like an instruction manual are read in a way that’s quite dry. For instance there is a portion that explains how to use Pinterest and I found my mind wandering during parts like that so I skipped ahead. Otherwise very helpful. It even goes over aspects of being a gallery artist which is what I’m interested in. I would probably listen again.

Overall useful

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Very insightful! She’s great! She reads the book herself. I’ve been a fan of Lisa for a few years and I bought the softcover book version awhile back but never read it cover to cover, so I decided to listen to this while I was drawing and I listened to the entire book in one day. There are different sections offering helpful advice on different aspects of making a living as an artist. Now I know exactly what the book has to offer and I can go back to it to find specific information as I make my journey into becoming a full-time professional artist.

Lisa Congdon for the win!

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I've been a professional artist for years and still got plenty from this book to either implement or consider going forward. She gives it to you straight with great tips and practices!

Straight Forward

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Applicable, clear, and might be the missing piece of the puzzle for many creatives. More than just worth your time, Art, Inc. is a crucial part of the artist’s toolbox.

Solid & Practical— A MUST!!

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I don’t usually write reviews but I just had to do it because it got me so motivated. I am a self-taught artist trying to start off my art business I found this book extremely informative easy to follow. I love the fact that he gave you step-by-step instructions of how to do things. I also love the fact that there were some basic legal advice and knowledge to be gained for a beginner artist in how to protect yourself.

Amazing book!!

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This book was excellent and did not waste my time with a pep talk. Author got right to the point with a clear outline on how to get moving in the art world.

Short, concise and super on point !

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Loved all the practical advice that was shared throughout the book no matter what your chosen art medium.

Awesome listen

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I Loved it! Lisa clearly conveys her experience in a very simple and straightforward way.
Throughout the book, Lisa approaches many aspects of the art business that I was totally unaware of. She explains every point at the same time that she gives smart tips on how to navigate them.
This book is definitely an amazing resource, bringing valuable gems to any artist's toolbox.
If I could point one only downside is that I wish every single section of the written version was narrated on the Audible version. I loved it so much, that I also purchased the Kindle version. Which is why I figured out there are some testimonials by experienced artists, curators, publishers, etc. that are not narrated.

Not to diminish the final outcome of the Audible version. I'm happy I own both versions.

I totally recommend it!

Alex Ferror

Great resource for new artists!

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As someone who has been creating prints in the real and digital darkroom for many years, I found this guide to be useful and inspiring.

I especially appreciated the specific suggestions re: protecting and storing art, and the personal stories related to the artist’s career were also much appreciated.

An excellent guide filled with useful info for artists

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Everything essential., tool's, information, direction and standards I'll need to begin my journey as a Artist/Entrepreneur.

How to for aspiring Artist/Entrepreneurs.

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