Here's a shocking idea: artists are not destined to be poor. If you're an artist, you can actually make money from your art, feel good about it, and build up a following to support your independent career.

Seriously.

The problem is that many artists don't know how... and that leads to the bad news. The bad news is that most artists will fail to make a living with their art. Every year, more than 30,000 artists graduate from art school in the United States alone. Despite the strong talent and ambition of many of them, only a small fraction of artists manage to support themselves in the career they are passionate about. Worldwide, it's the same story -- a few people make it, but most don't.

The good news is that most artists fail NOT because they lack talent but because they have not been properly trained in how to represent themselves, build a customer base, and actually sell their great artwork.

Introducing the Unconventional Guide to Art and Money

Building on the knowledge of successful, working artists, the Unconventional Guide to Art and Money offers a range of materials to help you supersize your career in the arts (if you want one) or begin earning money from your art.

All materials are delivered immediately after purchase by electronic download (no shipping charges) and will work on both PC and Macs. The product includes:

• 55-page PDF guide
• 3 MP3 audio interviews with artists who actually make money
• PDF transcripts of each audio interview
• Continuing Email Updates

What You'll Learn

• Figure out your priorities and map out a personalized long-term action plan
• Set prices that respect the value of your work and still cater to a wide range of buyers
• Draw new and repeat customers simply by connecting with cool people and telling stories
• Attract traffic to your site with a dynamic blog
• Create an online gallery space that feels just right for you and your work
• Create a fan base through social media
• Earn extra income by creating work that can be sold again and again
• Expand your online presence without overwhelming yourself
• Find new opportunities to promote your art without wasting your time

Pricing

The Art and Money guide is designed to be affordable to working artists. Despite the fact that more than 70 hours of work went into production, the product is offered at a budget price.

You'll get 15,000 words of excellent content, at least 3 MP3 audio files, and an additional email update series that arrives over time. You have two options for your purchase:

$39 - Basic "Starving Artist" Version

Includes the 55-page guide, 3 recorded interviews (MP3 + transcripts), and free updates for six months

$58 - Upgraded "Picasso" Version

Includes everything in the Starving Artist version, plus these additional materials:

• An additional 20-minute "8 Most Important Lessons Learned" Interview with Chris and Zoë. This interview focuses on income maximization and will help if you've already made some money with your art but want to pick it up.
• An additional interview with Sandra Miller, a Portland artist who does photography and jewelry with an unconventional twist
• An additional interview with Joseph Szymanski, another artist who offers a completely different perspective from the other advice