Being an artist can be a lonely business. Not only that, even if you were lucky enough to go to art school, it’s likely that they didn’t really teach you about the business side of your art career. That’s why many of us turn to books, blogs, and other artists to try to figure it all out. And that’s also why I’ve put together this collection of 10 books for professional artists, and those who want to be!
(This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission if you click through and purchase. You can click here and a new tab will open with a full explanation.)
- Starting Your Career as an Artist: A Guide to Launching a Creative Life by Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller
2. Making It in the Art World: New Approaches to Galleries, Shows, and Raising Money by Brainard Carey
3. Art-Write: The Writing Guide for Visual Artists – by Vicki Krohn Amorose 
4. How to Sell Your Art Online: Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms by Cory Huff 
5. Art/Work – Revised & Updated: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career – by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber 
6. Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins 
7 Living and Sustaining a Creative Life: Essays by 40 Working Artists by Sharon Louden 
8. How to Be an Artist Without Losing Your Mind, Your Shirt, Or Your Creative Compass: A Practical Guide by JoAnneh Nagler 
9. Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists by Alix Sloan 
10. Arts & Numbers: A Financial Guide for Artists, Writers, Performers, and Other Members of the Creative Class by Elaine Grogan Luttrull 
There you have it! 10 Books for Professional Artists (and those who want to be!)