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1: Some good information but somewhat shallow
This book had some good information but it was not very in-depth and covered a fairly narrow range of topics. It was very specific to drawing and painting with a lot of information on being a street artist, making prints, how to sign your prints, and the like. As an aspiring glass artist, I found large portions of the book irrelevant to my chosen medium. That said, I found the chapter on galleries and consignment to be interesting and informative, but at only 15 pages it didn't do much to make up for the rest of the material that I didn't find useful. I was also slightly annoyed by the many spelling and grammar errors, but I realize this isn't an issue for many people, I think I just had too many spelling tests in elementary school.
I bought "How to Survive and Prosper As an Artist" by Caroll Michels at the same time and plan to read it next. White recommends it for a more in-depth treatment in his chapter on galleries so I think it will probably offer me the meat I am thirsting for.
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2: NOT AT ALL A BOOK TO ENTER THE REAL ART WORLD
This is not at all a book that will give you hints or help you to Break into the Real Art World ( I am talking: real galleries and the Real Art world out there: The Contemporary art world). This is only a book to help you sell your stuff in the streets which is what you should avoid at all costs if you want to break into the real thing. Not a helpful book at all. Its about selling Epson prints for $30 in the streets. Great if it is what you want to do but not great if you have a bit more ambition than that. Some people are fine with it, great art does not sell in the streets. Sorry, but its true.
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3: Got me enthusiastic about making art
I have worked as a street artist for years doing quick sketch portraiture but this book really sparked my interest in creating my own artwork and selling it in the same way. The book mostly focuses on selling work without going through galleries. If you are interested in doing gallery work, I would recommend another book, Taking the Leap, by Cay Lang. Breaking Into the Art World is great if you are just starting out as an artist and makes the process of selling your artwork on a smaller scale seem a lot easier with step by step information.
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4: Different approach to art world
An interesting book. Very concise, gives you an alternative view on life as an artist and how to make money from your art. Very good section on documenting your work, full marks for that. I'll be implementing some of those ideas. It's nice to read of someone who's made a name for himself and managed to sell his art without galleries.
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5: An honest how - to- book that makes sense
I purchased this book with several other titles on the same subject. If I had to pick only one of them this would be the book.
Out of the books I've read this is the only one that gives you a solid plan and explains step by step how to make it work.
A must read for any artist who is interested in a plan for making a living making and selling their art.
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