This book is excellent for tips and ideas on how to get started on a home crafting business. My favorite part about the book is that it tells you what you need to do to get licensed, what steps to take to get there, and how to submit the information. I would highly recommend this [...]

This is the best of the artist books on how they and others have made it in the art world – successfully! It is inspirational and yet honest. Testimonies by other artists add interest, especially since they work in varied media. Tips on how to make it and yet develop a thick-skin for particular situations [...]

“I’ve read a number of art/craft business books over the years and this is the book I’ve been missing. The most specifically helpful section is the chapter on pricing. This book provides a step by step formula for setting your prices based on your materials, labor, and overhead and marketing costs. I have not read [...]

“Clark’s stance is clear, ‘The sale of the work of art completes the creative process.’ He is reassuring; you will not be a ‘starving artist.’ He teaches you how to make your business legal, how to price your work, how to get your work in shops, galleries, and on the show circuit. He shares insight [...]

“It’s about time this book was written. I found it insightful and thoughtfully written. Donald Clark has presented the world of marketing and selling your craft to the novice in a way that makes sense of it all. From the wonderfully aesthetically pleasing layout to the expert perspectives this book was a joy to read. [...]

“Thank you for writing such a comprehensive guide for the beginner. You have touched our lives and made a BIG difference and I want you to know how much we appreciate it. Please keep up the wonderful work you do and know that you have positively impacted many lives. As artists we strive to affect [...]