Testimonials for our art marketing classes
"JD and Marco presented a sound marketing/business approach to the artists and his/her art...it was lively and engaging as well as honest...I began to understand that my art and the marketing of it could co-exist and actually not compromise each other - that they could enhance each other. The process actually required my creativity and actually expanded on it...writing my Story has become a deeper exploration of my art and myself."
-- Susan Honda Eady
"The most valuable thing I have learned is how important a Story is to your success"
-- Teresa Moore
"... the most valuable thing I took away from your seminar was the importance of being more focused on setting goals and then planning the work to reach those goals... (and) the importance of being flexible enough to incorporate unexpected positives into the plan."
-- E. Revell
"Good points about the Story!"
-- Sydell Lewis
"Well thought out and solid...lots of good info...key points are great (Story, Patron...)...well done - Thanks!"
-- Vera Kark
"Very well articulated"
-- Walter Heyman
"Clear identification of the issues to be addressed in order to successfully market one’s art production"
-- Andres Le Roux
"The strength of this seminar is in the psychology…the motivation"
-- Lloyd Robinson
"Most valuable: the fit about who your Patron is"
-- Russel Kiehar
Testimonials for our art marketing teachers
"The instructors are enthusiastic and really want the artist to succeed?
-- Teresa Moore
"I have been impressed by JD & Marco's ability to listen and understand my needs and goals,... the respect and intelligence of the teachers made this a truly valuable process"
-- Karen Benson
"JD and Marco both communicate extremely well - and are honorable and forthright...extremely aware of the artist's experience - the challenges, beliefs and perceptions..."
-- Susan Honda Eady
"Passion, energy and organization"
-- Ginny Lenoir
Testimonials for our art marketing coaching
Comments from the Artists:
"I had decent hopes going into this project but the results definitely exceeded my expectations. I felt like I achieved my goals and was helped significantly by two people who were able to authentically help me find clarity in the vague areas of my story… I’ve learned to find an arc in my personal story and to appoint some clarity where areas were initially vague. I’ve learned to combine descriptions of the medium I work in with descriptions of the content that I work from. I’ve learned to speak to the viewer and to do so with my own voice – one that I feel comfortable with. I’ve ended up with a story that can be expanded or condensed for various situations and that I can continue to augment or change as my work grows."
-- Karen Benson - www.karenbenson.org
"...Coaching has helped me integrate these changes through the rough spots... Even some of the mundane, "taking care of business" no longer seem to be such obstacles...Marco gently raises questions, encouraging me to find my own answers. This is not a "cookie cutter" solution... Since I started this journey , almost 4 months ago, I now have two bodies of work, ready to show; sellable products (matted prints and note cards) and other products and bodies of work in varying stages of development. I' ve actually sold prints and (my newly created) note card sets have received rave review. My images (and contact information) are now circling the world. Marketing avenues for me to explore have been identified. Any fears that this would compromise my "art" have been dispelled."
-- Susan Honda Eady
Testimonials from the artist’s patrons:
"Very impressive! The work is beautiful?and the artist statement makes much more sense than they usually do!"
"I can't wait to get a chance to really look at (your body of work). I just got a chance to look at the first paragraph of your statement...it's good...I really like it."
