We want to hear what you say about the book in a comment below, but first we thought we’d let you know what others have told us.
Young entrepreneurs. Photo courtesy Donna Iona Drozda.
they really said it
All but about 14 pages of my book copy have been dog-eared as a place marked to revisit. The margins are filled with checkmarks and stars, and there is repeated underlining and highlighting throughout. I have told many other artists about the book they cannot and should not be without.—Myra Knapp
When I was reading the book, I felt like a mentor was whispering in my ear. I hope this book is required reading in art schools.—Kim Harrell
I’d Rather Be In The Studio is hands down THE BEST book I have ever read on art business and marketing and I have read them all! You nailed every single thing that I am up against and have given totally workable solutions. You write as though you have been in my studio peering over my shoulder and taking notes! I can’t thank you enough! I am recommending it to all of my artist friends—Deborah Bollman-O’Sullivan
I’d Rather Be in the Studio was the perfect textbook for my Art Business class. Though the book embraces brevity it contains abundant information about self-promotion for artists and is presented in a humorous, excuse-blasting format. The book also serves as an excellent introduction to topics such as portfolio construction and writing proposals, providing a convenient segue into more in-depth modules on these topics. The price of this book is also significantly less than the average textbook. This book gets an A+.—Ronda Jones, Art Entrepreneurship, Finlandia University
You are responsible for getting me off my backside and selling myself in a way I never have before.—Annie Burke
I got your book at a particularly low point. I started reading it that very day and pulled together the missing pieces of my marketing plan. I want to thank you for your inspiration and nuts and bolts advice. I now have the gallery I’d been shooting for and feel ready to find a second one in another state.—Suzanne DeCuir
Reading your book was like sitting with you there having a conversation . . . so easy to read and understand each action.—Kelly Walker
I can see that artists who read your book will be poised to take over the world.—Mary Ann Archibald
Thank you so much for this book. It is really a resource that will be used over and over. At first, I thought it would be another marketing book that would end up in the collection that sits on the shelf, so I was reluctant to purchase it. After a few other artists kept bringing it up, I gambled and purchased it. Thank you again. It is already pretty dog-eared. You definitely provide a positive guide to “getting out there.”—Cliffton Austin
your turn
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