Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: I’m excited to share something I’ve been working toward for a long time. It’s called Older Artists. For the past two decades, I’ve written to help artists navigate the business side of things—how to market, how to sell, how to find your way. This work has always been more than a business, much the same as making fine art is for you. It brings me joy and satisfaction in ways that purely making money can’t. I am an artist. Words are my medium. Artists are...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: Over the years, I’ve noticed something about artists—and creative people in general. We tend to collect tools, ideas, systems, and opportunities faster than we can realistically put them to use. At first, it feels productive. More options, more possibilities, more things to try. But eventually it can start to feel heavy. Too many choices. Too many moving parts. Too many things are competing for your attention. That’s what led me to write this week’s post:...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: Sometimes we make a clear decision — and then an objection appears. Maybe someone voices it. Maybe we imagine they will. Either way, it can quietly override what we already knew was right. This week’s post looks at that pattern — and how awareness keeps it from steering you toward choices you wish you could take back later. 👉Click the red button below to read the post. To your success, keep creating. Peace out! Barney DaveyPublisher: Art Marketing NewsPS:...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: Selling art can feel personal — because it is. This week’s post isn’t about tactics or pressure. It’s about connection, consistency, and why finding collectors becomes easier when you lower the stakes and focus on the relationship first. Sometimes the shift isn’t in strategy — it’s in mindset. 👉Click the red button below to read the post. To your success, keep creating. Peace out! Barney DaveyPublisher: Art Marketing NewsPS: Collectors are people who buy...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: The first Baby Boomers turn 80 this year — and I’m not far behind. That milestone got me thinking about how much of today’s art market took shape during that era, and how media played a role in shaping taste, demand, and even niche markets along the way. 👉Click the red button below to read the post. To your success, keep creating. Peace out! Barney DaveyPublisher: Art Marketing NewsPS: I’ve seen every trend come and go, but the artists who stay connected...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: In a world full of complicated tools and shifting platforms, sometimes the most dependable option is the simplest one. This week’s post is a gentle reminder of why email still works for artists — and how to keep your approach easy and human. It’s also a reassurance that email marketing doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated to be effective. 👉Click the red button below to read the post. To your success, keep creating. Peace out! Barney DaveyPublisher:...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Today’s post looks at something artists don't often get to see: real gallery numbers from a tough, revealing year — and what they tell us about buyer behavior, pricing, and opportunity. This report isn’t theory or trend-watching. It's a clear, honest look at what actually generated revenue and repeat buyers in 2025, along with a few implications that matter to artists just as much as to galleries. When Jason Horejs, a gallery owner with a long track record as a gallerist, artist...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: In the first post of 2026, I write about moving on at any age. The pace of life rarely slows, but how we experience its ups and downs tends to change. With time, perspective shifts. What once felt urgent may feel settled. What still matters becomes easier to recognize. This is a reflective piece—less about making plans and more about noticing where you are, what feels complete, and what’s asking for attention now. Moving on doesn't ignore momentum, but...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: Space and science dictate the parameters of the New Year. Like clockwork, it arrives in sync with our orbit around the sun—predictable, familiar, and oddly comforting. It’s a natural juncture that invites reflection on the days that will fill our next trip around. Whole industries exist to capitalize on this moment. Calendars, planners, apps, consultants, books, and courses arrive on cue. Planning has its place—but no amount of it can predict the outcome...
4 months ago • 1 min read
