All Studio Journal articles
Every published article in the Studio Journal, grouped by pillar. 34 articles in total.
Archive & Documentation
- Artist Record Keeping: A Practical Guide to Managing Your Artwork ArchiveA practical guide to artist record keeping: artwork records, images, prices, provenance, certificates, sales, exhibitions, editions and archive systems.
- Artwork Archive Database: How to Build a Digital Archive DatabaseA practical guide for professional artists on building an artwork archive: what to record for every work, how to photograph and document artwork, how an artwork database differs from inventory, how provenance and certificates of authenticity fit in, and how to manage records for the long term.
- Artwork Archive Software for Artists: How to Choose the Right SystemA practical guide for artists evaluating artwork archive software — features that matter, when spreadsheets stop working, and how to choose the right system.
- Artwork Condition Reports: How Artists Can Record, Track and Protect Their WorkLearn how artwork condition reports help artists record damage, condition, photographs, shipping, exhibitions, sales, insurance and artwork history.
- Artwork Documentation Checklist: What Artists Should Record for Every ArtworkA practical artwork documentation checklist for artists: what to record for each artwork, including images, dimensions, provenance, certificates, sales and condition.
- Artwork Inventory System: How Artists Can Organise, Track and Manage Their WorkLearn how an artwork inventory system helps artists organise artwork records, images, prices, sales, provenance, certificates, exhibitions and editions.
- Artwork Management for Artists: A Complete GuideHow artwork management helps artists organise inventory, documentation, provenance, certificates of authenticity and long-term records.
- Authenticating Artwork: A Practical Guide for Artists, Buyers and CollectorsA practical guide to authenticating artwork: evidence, provenance, certificates, artist records, expert authentication and how to keep better artwork records.
- Collection Management for Artists and CollectorsA practical guide to collection management for artists, collectors, galleries and estates: what to record, how it differs from artwork archiving, how collection management software works, and how to build a system that scales over a lifetime.
- Digital Asset Management for Artists: How to Organise Artwork Images and FilesA practical guide to digital asset management for artists: organise artwork images, file names, portfolio assets, certificates, records and backups.
- How Certificates of Authenticity Work for Original ArtworkWhat a Certificate of Authenticity is, what it should include, who should issue one, and how it shapes an artwork's value, provenance and resale. With a worked example.
- What Is Artwork Provenance? A Practical GuideWhat artwork provenance is, what a provenance record contains, how artists build it from the studio and how collectors verify it before they buy.
Professional Practice
- Artwork Valuation and InsuranceLearn how artwork valuation and insurance work, what records support value, and what artists should document before exhibitions, sales, shipping or claims.
- Copyright for ArtistsA plain-English guide to copyright for artists: who owns the work, what happens when you sell, how commissions and licensing affect rights, and the records that protect you.
- How to Create a Professional Artist PortfolioA practical guide to building a professional artist portfolio for galleries, collectors and open calls — structure, images, statement, CV and example.
- How to Price Your Art: A Practical Guide for ArtistsA practical guide for artists on how to price paintings, original artwork and commissions — with a working formula, worked examples and UK gallery, VAT and Artist Resale Right considerations.
Exhibiting & Selling
- Gallery Consignment for Artists: Contracts & CommissionHow gallery consignment works, what commission to expect, what every consignment agreement must contain, and the inventory and insurance practice that keeps artist–gallery relationships clean.
- How to Get Your Art Into a GalleryA practical, evergreen guide to approaching galleries professionally — covering preparation, presentation, submissions, professionalism and long-term relationships.
- How to Prepare Artwork for an ExhibitionA practical, checklist-led guide for artists preparing accepted work for an exhibition — covering records, labels, prices, certificates, images, condition notes, packing, delivery and follow-up.
- How to Sell Artwork OnlineA practical, platform-agnostic guide to selling original artwork online — covering presentation, documentation, provenance, certificates, pricing, listings, buyer trust, delivery and the preparation that determines whether a listing actually sells.
- How to Write an Artist Statement: Examples, Structure and Practical TipsA practical, plain-language guide to writing an artist statement that works for exhibitions, websites, portfolios, gallery submissions and open calls — with structure, examples and common mistakes to avoid.
- Limited Edition PrintsHow limited edition prints work for artists: edition sizes, signing, numbering, certificates, records and selling prints professionally.
- Open Calls for Artists: How to Prepare a Strong Art SubmissionA practical guide for artists on preparing strong open call submissions. Covers reading briefs, choosing artwork, preparing images, writing supporting materials and avoiding common mistakes.
Artist Websites & Online Presence
- Artist CV and Biography: Examples, Templates and Practical GuidanceHow to write an artist CV and biography for websites, portfolios, open calls and galleries, with practical examples and structure.
- Artist Portfolio ExamplesExplore what strong artist portfolio websites have in common, from image selection and navigation to artist statements, artwork pages and clear contact routes.
- Best Artist Portfolio WebsitesA practical guide to choosing the best portfolio website platform for artists, comparing the features that matter for presenting work, attracting enquiries and building a professional online presence.
- How to Build an Artist Website: A Practical Guide for ArtistsA practical guide for visual artists to building a professional website that presents work clearly, supports enquiries and sales, and connects public presentation with a serious studio archive.
- How to Write an Artist About PageAn About page is not a longer artist statement. It is an assembled page with its own order, voice changes and maintenance rhythm. This guide sets out a working structure — introduction, statement, current practice, biography, recognition and contact — and how to review and keep it accurate.
- What Makes a Good Artist Website?A good artist website makes the work easy to see, understand and enquire about. Learn the essential pages, structure and practical details that help a portfolio feel professional.
Marketing & Promotion
- Email Marketing for Artists: Build Your Collector ListA practical guide to email marketing for artists — how to build a mailing list, what to send, how often to email, and how email fits alongside social media, your website, exhibitions and online sales.
- How to Create an Artist Marketing PlanA practical, calm guide for visual artists who want a manageable marketing plan that connects their artwork, website, portfolio, exhibitions, sales channels and follow-up into a repeatable routine.
- How to Photograph ArtworkA practical, plain-English guide to photographing your own artwork for websites, portfolios, online sales, open-call submissions, prints, social media and archive records.
- How to Write Artwork DescriptionsA practical guide to writing clear, specific artwork descriptions for websites, portfolios, online sales, open-call submissions, certificates and long-term artwork records.
- Social Media for Artists: Promote Your WorkA calm, practical guide to social media for visual artists — how to choose platforms, what to post, how often, and how to connect posts back to your website, mailing list and exhibitions without letting social media take over.
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