Guides for artists
Practical guides for working artists: inventory your artwork, write an artist CV and statement, issue certificates of authenticity and sell on consignment.
Best website builders for artists: the options compared, and how to choose
How to choose an artist website builder: site builders, portfolio platforms and inventory tools compared, the pages an artist website needs, and free options.
How to inventory your artwork, with a free template
How to inventory your artwork step by step: what to record for each piece, a free art inventory template, numbering, photographs and keeping it current.
How to write an artist CV: format, template and example
How to write an artist CV: what to include, the standard format for exhibitions, a template you can copy and a full example, plus CV vs résumé vs bio.
What is an artist statement? Examples and how to write one
What an artist statement is, five artist statement examples for painting, photography, ceramics and textiles, and how to write your own step by step.
Certificate of authenticity for art: what to include, with a template
What a certificate of authenticity for art should include, who issues it and when you need one, with template wording artists can copy for originals and prints.
Selling art on consignment: how it works and what to put in the agreement
How selling art on consignment works: the usual gallery commission, what an art consignment agreement should cover, and the records artists need to keep.