Well, so… this is uniquely starting out and ending up as being a blog all about celebrating me. However, I deserve a pat on the back from time to time, right?
See, here’s the thing. Carolyn Edlund over at Artsy Shark put up the top ten most read and shared posts and there’s my article! She has a huge readership. It’s a huge honor to even be asked to guest post on her blog. This accolade is always unexpected. It’s happened a few times before, but wowza…I did it again this year!
So I decided to cheat a little. Instead of devoting this space to a typical blog post, you can read my post that I wrote for Artsy Shark and then come back here and tell me what you thought. Go read it and the comments, too!
And don’t you cheat yourselves… actually read the post. Yes, it’s quite good! You will thank me.
Do me a favor while you’re considering the guest blog and your possible comments below:
If you agree with her vast base of fans, and you think it’s a great piece of advice, then please share my site and this site’s blogs with your network of friends and other artists. Let’s get the word out. I really can help – as many of you know personally ‘-) I have several posts here that are just as instructive as the one that won a spot on the top ten list.
I need a boost of support from all of you for 2018!
Please share these links: The Art Marketing Blog
And here’s the link to the E’s of Selling Art Blog (Remember that? Might want to review it in case you have some last minute art shows this year. Can’t hurt!)
Okay… that’s it. Like I said, I am cheating. But I will be back in full force with the next blog post. Be prepared! I have some significant stuff to share before this year ends.
Big P.S.
You will surely see the amazing irony in me devoting my energy to getting you to pat me on the back when the very nature of the blog on Artsy Shark heralds a very different attitude! It’s a bit of a chuckle actually.
Let’s see which of you will comment on this ironic twist first.
Hi Mckenna,
I read this article when it was published on Artsy Shark and again just now. As you know I’ve had your guide for a while now but I still need constant reminders not to slip back into the me, mine, my art routine. I had an extremely busy open studio event last month and I read the guide the day before in preparation. The funny thing is, I find it much less tiring now I’m not talking as much and listening more. I used to get so tired and bored of repeating the same old process descriptions. With the focus on the visitors and how they are responding to the work I feel much more energised and interested in everybody’s stories – where they first saw my art, what it meant to them, why they’re coming back, where it will go in their home etc. I’ll be continuing to share your website with artists I know.
You are an inspiration to me, Rebecca. Thanks for your comments as always. The guide really does need to be reviewed often. It’s so easy to slip into the “me, my, mine”. And thanks for sharing my website.
Congratulations! A great read McKenna with loads of helpful information. I make a conscious effort not to use I, me, and mine when writing blog posts and creating website listings. Another comment that popped out at me was having a few variations of your elevator speech. It’s high time to revise mine. Adding to my list for the New Year. Thanks for all your posts!
Thanks, Laura! And Yes, (good catch) having a variation of your elevator speech is a really good way to remain authentic in your engagements. A canned statement gets stale in your mind and your delivery and just loses its punch after a while. Happy Holidays over the weeks ahead.
Hey, Mckenna! Happy to share your fabulous articles anytime over here at Artsy Shark. Congratulations on getting such a response. It’s well deserved.
Aw… I’m blushing…. THANKS for a great year of collaborations, Carolyn!
Big Congrats Mckenna!!! Very well deserved I must say. You are awesome and so super smart about selling & marketing art. I’m one of your biggest fans (as you know) and you have helped me immensely . Keep on keeping on !!
Thanks, Fiona – the feeling is mutual. You are also super smart about selling and marketing art. Keep on keeping on, too!
You’ve given such helpful advice to artists!
Thanks, Patricia! It’s my mission…my passion. I truly believe that the world is a better place with more art. I want more art to leave your studio so your collectors can have a lifetime of enjoyment. And then you are supported to make more art and the cycle continues! YAY artists!