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Will Elon Musk Take the Crown for the Pinnacle Contribution to Humanity?

When I think about everything going on in the world, I think about my future and humanity. But not too deeply because I can’t go there. I know my limits. I’ve got my present and near-term outlook down. And I’m enjoying life enough to know I’m doing okay. …

Elon Musk

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Will Elon Musk Take the Crown for the Pinnacle Contribution to Humanity?
Will Elon Musk Take the Crown for the Pinnacle Contribution to Humanity?
Elon Musk

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5 days ago

Breaking Free: My Odyssey to Revolutionize Visual Artist Success

Visual artist success is not merely about fame or fortune; it’s about embracing your creative journey, finding fulfillment in your art, and leaving a lasting impact on the world. — Barney Davey Helping Artists Find Success on Their Terms As an art marketing strategist, I initially aimed to equip visual artists with the latest marketing techniques to…

Art Career

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Breaking Free: My Odyssey to Revolutionize Visual Artist Success
Breaking Free: My Odyssey to Revolutionize Visual Artist Success
Art Career

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Mar 19

How Visual Artists Can Use Personal Branding to Elevate Artistic Identity

The power of personal branding makes it a high-value asset for visual artists. — Barney Davey Personal branding is one of the most critical aspects of success in any industry. Whether trying to build your business or project a professional image, personal branding is an excellent tool for creating value…

Art Marketing

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How Visual Artists Can Use Personal Branding to Elevate Artistic Identity
How Visual Artists Can Use Personal Branding to Elevate Artistic Identity
Art Marketing

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Mar 3

Why Visual Artists Should Be Proud to Create Art for Sale

Visual artists benefit themselves and the world by employing the time-honored practice of creating art for sale. — Barney Davey As a visual artist, have you ever felt conflicted about creating art for sale? Perhaps you thought it was a sellout move or jeopardized your artistic integrity. It’s time to…

Art Career

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Why Visual Artists Should Be Proud to Create Art for Sale
Why Visual Artists Should Be Proud to Create Art for Sale
Art Career

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Jan 31

How Can You Tell If Your Art Will Sell?

When you enjoy the process and know why you create, you worry less whether your art will sell — Barney Davey The short and long answer to knowing if your art will sell is trial and error. But your perceptions about selling and expectations for your art business are x-factors…

Art Marketing

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How Can You Tell If Your Art Will Sell?
How Can You Tell If Your Art Will Sell?
Art Marketing

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Jan 22

Finding Balance as a Visual Artist: Tips to manage life and business as an artist.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. — Albert Schweitzer As a visual artist, finding balance is essential for having satisfying and rewarding experiences. But getting there sometimes comes with challenges, primarily finding…

Balanced Life

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Finding Balance as a Visual Artist: Tips to manage life and business as an artist.
Finding Balance as a Visual Artist: Tips to manage life and business as an artist.
Balanced Life

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Jan 10

Sotheby’s Direct Assault on Galleries Proves Direct Patronage Is the Alternative

Although trends and developments at auction rarely trickle down to mainstream artists, this one of selling directly from artists’ studios might be one. Instead, it’s at least a reliable indicator of where artists should focus their attention to market their work. …

Art Marketing

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Sotheby’s Direct Assault on Galleries Proves Direct Patronage Is the Alternative
Sotheby’s Direct Assault on Galleries Proves Direct Patronage Is the Alternative
Art Marketing

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Dec 17, 2022

What Kind of Fine Art Will Sell Best In 2023?

It is natural to want to know what types of art will sell best in the coming year. As the art market continues to evolve and transform, artists, collectors, and dealers need to stay informed about the kinds of fine art that will be in demand in the coming years…

Art

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What Kind of Fine Art Will Sell Best In 2023?
What Kind of Fine Art Will Sell Best In 2023?
Art

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Dec 12, 2022

How to Build Your Art Business with a Small Email List

You Can Succeed in Selling Art with a Small Email List. This post is inspired by Seth Godin’s post titled, “Average is not the same as typical.” His thoughts align with mine when he talks about marketing to the smallest possible audience. I call it a small but mighty email list. …

Email Marketing

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How to Build Your Art Business with a Small Email List
How to Build Your Art Business with a Small Email List
Email Marketing

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Jun 6, 2022

The Best and Only Way to Beat the NRA — An Idea in Search of a Champion.

You Serve Your Country and Humankind When You Take the NRANO Pledge. The power of the NRA rests solely on its ability to rally its members to vote for candidates it chooses to support. Single-issue politics are deviously simple, making them so effective at defending issues. …

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The Best and Only Way to Beat the NRA — An Idea in Search of a Champion.
The Best and Only Way to Beat the NRA — An Idea in Search of a Champion.

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Barney Davey

Barney Davey

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I paint with words. I spin ideas and dreams. I help artists market art and live better.

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