The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love

by Jackie Battenfield
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  • ID: 9233
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-23
  • ISBN: 9780306816529
  • Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
  • Published: 2009-06-09
  • Reviews: 3

The Artist's Guide is a comprehensive manual for visual artists seeking to build a sustainable and fulfilling career. Written by gallery director, artist, and lecturer Jackie Battenfield, this book offers practical advice and insider knowledge to help artists navigate the complex world of the art industry. From developing a unique artistic voice to marketing and selling your work, Battenfield covers all the essential topics that artists need to know to succeed in today's competitive market. /n/n The book is not just a guide to making art, but also a guide to living as an artist. Battenfield discusses the importance of self-care, time management, and financial planning, providing artists with the tools they need to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. With its clear and concise language, The Artist's Guide is an invaluable resource for both emerging and established artists looking to take their careers to the next level.

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Art.Art · 2020-03-17
practical 4.50

The book offers a tough love approach with real-life examples and strategies for portfolio development and self-promotion. It's a comprehensive guide for artists at any stage of their career.

This book doesn't sugarcoat the realities of being an artist. It's a tough love approach that offers real-life examples and practical strategies for portfolio development, grant writing, and self-promotion. Whether you're just starting out or you're a mid-career artist, this book has something to offer. The author doesn't just talk about the dreamy side of being an artist; they get into the nitty-gritty of marketing, networking, and managing your career. It's like having a mentor right there with you, offering practical tips and encouragement. If you're serious about making a living from your art, this book is a must-read.

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    Employing real-life examples and a 'tough love approach'

    Jackie Battenfield offers strategies for portfolio development, grant writing, self-promotion

    A comprehensive guide for both emerging and mid-career artists to pursue a career in the visual arts.

Just Paint · 2009-09-01
encouraging 4.00

The book is a perfect fit for artists seeking to balance their studio practice with practical career advice. It offers lessons and challenges that can be applied to real-life situations.

If you're an artist who feels like you're stuck in your studio, this book is a breath of fresh air. It's not just about making art; it's about making a life as an artist. The author shares lessons and challenges that you can actually apply to your own career. It's like having a conversation with someone who's been there and done that, offering practical advice and encouragement. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this book can help you see new possibilities and take actionable steps forward. It's a perfect fit for artists who are feeling isolated or unsure about their career path.

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    It was a perfect fit for me, my night out, and helped relieve the isolation of my studio practice.

    I could take the lessons and challenges I was facing and apply them to my own career.

    It's a perfect fit for artists who are feeling isolated or unsure about their career path.

Goodreads · 2009-01-20
inspiring 4.00

The book is an inspiring guide filled with practical techniques for artists. It offers valuable advice on navigating the art world and making a living from creative work.

This book is like a beacon for artists who are feeling a bit lost in their careers. It's packed with real-world advice and techniques that you can actually use to make a living from your art. The author doesn't just talk about the dreamy side of being an artist; they get into the nitty-gritty of marketing, networking, and managing your career. It's like having a mentor right there with you, offering practical tips and encouragement. Even if you're just starting out or feeling stuck, this book can help you see new possibilities and take actionable steps forward. It's not just about making art; it's about making a life as an artist.

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    An inspiring, experiential guide brimming with field-tested techniques.

    Readers can easily apply to their own career.

    The result is an inspiring, experiential guide brimming with field-tested techniques.

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