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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 guide their path to prosperity. Over the years, this aspiration resulted in a portfolio of six books, countless informative blog posts, and numerous courses, webinars, and workshops designed to offer artists a comprehensive business and marketing toolkit.
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I discovered that despite many artists showing enthusiasm for how these concepts can help them, they refrain from harnessing my expertise and knowledge to their fullest potential.
It was a discouraging reality to learn that, although they appreciate what art marketing can do, many artists see marketing as a necessary evil that overshadows their passion for creation. And so, it became apparent that my ladder to helping visual artists succeed was leaning against the wrong wall.