A Full House at this show
How do you ensure that the art show that you put on will be profitable? (And by “profitable” I mean that you earn more in art sales than you spent on wine!)
Here are my 5 Top Tips:
1.) DON’T invite your friends. Invite Buyers. (more…)
“Drew, I bought your DVD and learned so much from it. I have had so much fun doing combo spray designs with paint pen designs but I would like to know any hints or techniques for doing smooth pinlines and borders along rails or to separate paint pen panels and sprayed areas. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and your talents – Bud Tatum”
These are great questions, Bud. When doing Combo Spray and Paint Pen Designs, you have 2 ways to go: (more…)
Question from Richard Barnes:
I noticed that you use white primer as a base is there any difference between white or black primer? like your guitar; you had a white primer, I am wondering if you used your black paint marker to cover the rest?” (more…)
UPDATE TO THIS BLOG POST on OCT 8, 2012: Drew Brophy is now sponsored by Uni Posca, Iwata, Fredrix Canvas and many other companies. These steps we posted helped to make that happen!
Watch a Video where I talk about how to get sponsorship and I give a lot of examples, on Smart Creative Women Podcast Site.
Here’s a question from Zach Neff: “Ive been drawing my whole life…..with a certain pen company….I’m wondering whats the best way to go about getting sponsored or provided with the supplies and then make a site, sell the art and advertise a pen company and put my drawings n such on stuff?”
Zack, to get sponsored by an art supply manufacturer, you’ll need to follow these steps: (more…)
Chick's Kicks for Spunk!
Karoleen, a graphic designer in Santa Barbara, had about 5 million questions in an e-mail. I’ll answer one here and the rest will have to wait!
“What kind of markers do you use for painting canvas shoes? I’ve heard acrylic mixed with acetone 5:2 should work. Do you think POSCAS would be more sufficient?”
I like the POSCA water-based paint pens best because they are quick & easy. I’ve tried acrylics and found it to be tedious. Check out a video of me painting a pair of Maria’s Chuck Taylor’s: (more…)
One of my Hand Painted Guitars
Jose Arana e-mailed this question: “What kind of primer do you recomend using before painting on the guitar?”
Jose, thanks for your question – I use Krylon or Kiltz spray can primer on guitars and just about anything else. It’s quick & easy. You can find both of these primers in any hardware store.
Drew
This Book will Guide you Right!
What pricing policies do you have in place for your art business? The way you answer the following question will determine if you treat your business like a business or if it’s just a hobby: When someone asks you “how much will it cost for me to commission you to ___________ (you fill in the blank), do you say:
Drew and Dylan, scaring up the town
This is a quick, easy painting on Gerry Lopez’ surfboard. Drew uses a palm leaf and spray paint to create a natural, organic painting.
After several "no's" this became a "yes"
Have you ever had a brilliant idea, or a great plan, that is just perfect for a potential client? Completely excited, you contact them and say “I’ve got this great thing for you – you’re going to love it!” And they say “No”!
They don’t buy it. And you’re frustrated – either they don’t get it, or their budget is too low, etc. Years ago Drew approached Wham O’ with a proposal to do a line of Drew Boogie Boards for kids. He knew that they had trouble getting their kids boards into core surf shops, and he also knew that his art would open those doors for them. But they said “no”. And then one year later, he tried again. They said “no”. But the third time was a charm – read on: (more…)
