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:...
11 days 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...
18 days 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...
about 2 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...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: This week’s post touches on something I’ve seen proven over and over again in my work. The ideas that ultimately matter most rarely arrive fully formed. More often, they take shape because I stay engaged long enough for something helpful to emerge. It’s tempting to think inspiration comes first. In practice, I’ve found it usually follows action. Beginning — even imperfectly — creates momentum. Momentum brings clarity. And clarity makes better ideas...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: There are truths in the creative life we all recognize but rarely say out loud. Talent isn’t distributed evenly. Life doesn’t break fair. Some people get one great moment; others never get the break their work deserved. Excellence is hard to repeat — in the arts, in sports, in anything that demands a mix of talent, timing, and luck. Most of the time, we make quiet, instinctive decisions about how much we can give, when to push, and when to let go. And...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: The stretch between Thanksgiving and December tends to invite more opportunities than anyone can reasonably take on — projects, plans, courses, collaborations, and ideas that all look good in the glow of a long weekend. Today I wrote a short piece about a single clarifying question that’s helped me avoid some painful detours and make kinder choices for my future self. I also included a brief scenario you might recognize — the kind of opportunity that...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: For nearly 20 years, I’ve shared a special Thanksgiving reflection with this community, and this year’s message feels especially meaningful. In “On Being Thankful,” I write about clarity, gratitude, and finding peace in the present moment—things that matter just as much as any marketing strategy when you’re building a sustainable creative practice. I also include Tracy Chapman’s “Heaven’s Here on Earth,” a song that’s been part of my Thanksgiving...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Greetings and hello again: One of the most common questions I hear from artists is: "How should I price my work?" But here's what most artists miss—pricing isn't just mathematics. It's psychology. The same piece of art can feel like a bargain at one price and overpriced at another, not because the work changed, but because of how the price is presented, positioned, and experienced by the buyer. In today's post, I've updated one of my most popular guides on pricing psychology with a...
3 months ago • 1 min read
