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About the author:
Katherine Tyrrell

Contact Me
My name is Katherine Tyrrell and I live in London. 
I retired early in 2005 and since then I've been writing blogs, websites, books and articles
and advising artists - as well as making and exhibiting art 
​- with more than a little success.
​
MORE ABOUT ME

I'm probably best known for my very successful and very popular art blog Making A Mark - which I started in 2005. It's now had over 

Below you can find out about 
  • what qualifies me to comment on the art business below - and my particular perspective below
  • this website
  • where else you can find me - see https://linktr.ee/katherinetyrrell
  • how I can help you - if you want help.
​You can find out more about me on my hub "Making A Mark" website​. This page has a very a brief summary of my other activities at the end.

You can:
  • contact me using a form via this website
  • contact me via email (that's an image not a clickable link). Please note if you spam me I will report you to Google as spam.
Katherine Tyrrell
Katherine Tyrrell standing on the Greenwich Meridien in Greenwich Park; in the background are (left) the City of London and (right) Canary Wharf
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NOTE: This is not a live link. It helps prevent spam!

What qualifies me to comment on the Art Business
​

I come from a background of business and financial management, problem solving and performance analysis and improvement.  I bring the same perspectives to the art world and the business of being an artist and marketing and selling art.​
Education and professional qualifications
  • My first degree from Cambridge University is in Education
  • I have an MBA from the London Business School - voted the #1 Business School in Europe. Analysis is in my DNA!
  • I qualified as a teacher and as a professional accountant (now retired)
During my career, I
  • crunched numbers
  • led financial management teams
  • analysed business performance and
  • specialised in performance management and improvement at a senior level.​
  • managed professional support services.

My career involved working across the UK as
  • a very senior finance manager in government,
  • a senior marketing manager for my professional institute (addressing dire professional recruitment shortages across the UK)
  • a senior management consultant for KPMG and others based in London; and 
  • a government inspector of services for the public.

Prior to my retirement in 2005, I was the senior manager responsible for the professional support services division (Finance, Human Resources, Estates and information management/technology) for a very large public service with a budget of more than £100 million.
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Now I do the same - but for artists.
This website aims to address many of the issues which I found difficult to find information about when I started to become more serious about my art and wanted to exhibit and sell it.

It started out as a set of bookmarks for me, which developed into Fact Sheets - and then I decided to share.
[​This site is now in its third reincarnation - and hopefully this ever developing compendium is the best yet!]​


I'm constantly focused on how to help people be better at their art business - and stay on the right side of the law!
MY LIABILITY IS STRICTLY LIMITED
Content and the law change all the time - and it's absolutely impossible to keep up with it all if you're not working on the topic full time - and I'm not.
I do research topics carefully. However, I am totally unable to warrant that any/all information is 
  • complete and/or
  • professional and/or
  • wholly accurate and/or 
  • all links lead to the most current information.​
Hence all information I provide for free on this website comes without any LIABILITY whatsoever to you for any choices you make. ​
Since I retired
​

I now find it interesting and get a lot of satisfaction from being able to apply my expertise in financial and business management to try and help artists - via art schools, art groups, art societies - and as individuals.
  • I've consistently written about the art business from a business management perspective for a number of years on Making A Mark and my topic websites
  • I listen to lots of artists talk about their art business and what has happened to them in relation to successes and failure.
  • I've interviewed artists and asked a lot of questions - finding out the different ways people approach different art business activities
  • I conducted a number of surveys and polls relevant to the art business - which highlighted aspects of the art business which people found difficult
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Popular methods for pricing art - identified via Making A Mark Polls
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One of my lectures for The Heatherley School of Art
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I'm keeping good company!
  • I've spoken at national and international conferences for artists - on art business related topics
  • I deliver lectures and Talks - face to face and online. I've  been a Visiting Lecturer At The Heatherley School of Art - on various topics relating to the Art Business.
  • During 2016, 'The Artist" magazine - commissioned and published a series of ten articles by me about different aspects of the business side of being an artist
  • I've also mentored a select group of artists on an individual basis - and I now take on people I don't know as clients to work with them on specific aspects of their art business.
  • I advise artists with questions on very specific topics on a regular basis through what I call "5 minute freebies" 
  • Until 2015 I moderated the Art Marketing Discussion Group on LinkedIn (until the site owners made changes which killed the effectiveness of Groups on LinkedIn at which point I opted out).
  • I am asked for and provide comments for the news media for those interested in how change is affecting the art market e.g. around GDPR​
  • I've built this website and am also devoting my efforts to this site and hope to make it an important and valuable resource for artists.
  • Would you like me to help? summarises what I do and identifies what I can do for you.
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On of my articles for my "Cost Effective Ideas for Artists" series for "The Artist" (April 2016)

I've also made and exhibited art - with art societies in the UK and art groups  - with some success.
I'm no longer able to grip with my drawing hand which makes continued art-making difficult.

I'm also very familiar with the pickle art societies can themselves in when they lack relevant knowledge, competence and application to the activities that are critical to continuing as an organisation.  I've had a manual for art societies on the go as a draft for over a decade!

About 'Art Business Info - for Artists'

This is the new home for all my 'Resources for Artists' sites relating to the art business.
How it developed

I've regularly highlighted art business issues on my blog 'Making A Mark'  - which I've been writing for 15 years.

As I wrote about different art business topics on my blog it occurred to me that it might be useful, for both other artists and me, if I collated what I had written and, more importantly, compiled and organised all the other useful links to information and advice available online in one place.

I then developed topic websites on art business issues on a third party site which sadly no longer exists
The Third Incarnation

Art Business Info - for Artists
(this site) is being released in stages due to the HUGE amount of content which needs to be transferred:
  • I'm moving content from individual topic sites on article platforms to my own websites.  
  • I'm providing updates via the new blog as and when a new content page is published.  
  • ​You can see the topics I've be covering by looking at the menus of topics on the home page for each of the main topics in the menu - or check the drop down menus under each item on the menu.

Brief summary of other writing activities
​

Blogs / Facebook
I've written a very popular art blog called 'Making A Mark for the last 15 years during which time it has had
  • over 5.2 million visitors;
  • c. 16 million page views in total
Latterly I've pruned what I cover and write less but it still enjoys well in excess of 100,000 pageviews a month. 

​Besides reviews of art, artists, art competitions and exhibitions I've consistently covered matters relating to the art business. 

​I also write other blogs and am developing other websites and associated Facebook Pages.

One of these is now #1 in the world in relation to Botanical Art and Artists.
This website had over 500,000 visitors who generated nearly 700,000 pageviews in 2019 - and traffic continues to increase.
Articles
I've written a number of articles for artists' magazines and publications. 

​In 2016, the Editor of "The Artist" magazine commissioned a series of 10 articles by me about Cost Effective Ideas for Artists - as follows:
  • 20 tactics for buying art materials (February 2016)
  • How to avoid frames eating your profit (March 2016)
  • How to afford to exhibit your art (April 2016)
  • Display your art online - for free (May 2016)
  • How to protect your art online (June 2016)
  • Pack and ship efficient and effectively (July 2016)
  • How to price your work (Summer 2016)
  • Limit losses when you print your art (August 2016)
  • Business expenses and tax allowances for the artist (September 2016)
  • VAT for the artist (October 2016)

In June 2018, an article of mine about was published in the Occasional Papers of the Royal Horticultural Society HS Lindley Library.
Books
In 2014 I was commissioned to write my first book published January 2015 (30,000 words, 350 images, 172 pages)
  • Sketching 365: Build your confidence and skills with a tip a day - published by Quarto (Apple Press) in the UK
  • Drawing 365: Tips and Techniques to Build Your Confidence and Skills - published by North Light Books in the USA;
  • 365 Hints and Tips for Drawing and Sketching - published by Page One Group in Asia

My sketches have also appeared in various books about sketching by other artists and art publishers including:
  • "Playing with Sketches: 50 Creative Exercises for Designers and Artists"  by Whitney Sherman (December 2013) and 
  • "Sketch Your World: Drawing techniques for great results on the go"  by James Hobbs (January 2014)
  • "Sketching People: An Urban Sketcher's Guide to Drawing Figures and Faces"  by Lynne Chapman (January 2016)

Talks, articles and consultancy advice

READ a more in-depth version on
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​Want to know more? Would you like me to help?


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An example of one of my talks as a Visiting Lecturer at Heatherley's School of Art
At Heatherleys we recognise how important it is that our students receive quality professional development advice alongside their studio practice. To this end Katherine has provided us with an ongoing series of lectures covering everything from how to write an artist’s statement to how to pay your tax. This has been an invaluable resource for our students, and a rare one as few colleges offer this type of programme. The talks are always very well attended and manage to be both informative and entertaining. 
Heatherley School of Art
WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO GIVE A TALK......
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TALKS / WORKSHOPS

I am invited/commissioned to give talks to groups about art business matters - including websites and social media for artists.

​Most of my talks have been face to face but I now also do talks via Zoom. 

for more details see Would you like me to help?
  • How to book me for an Art Business Talk: If you like me to come and give a talk to your art school / group / society (for a fee plus travel expenses) please contact me (preferably via email) and tell me what you would like me to do
  • Previous clients include
    • the Heatherley School of Art (where I am a Visiting Lecturer);  
    • Cockpit Arts, 
    • Mall Galleries,
    • the American Society of Botanical Artists and other art societies in the UK.
    • Julia Trickey Talks
WOULD YOU LIKE AN ARTICLE FOR YOUR JOURNAL...?
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Previous clients have included art journals including 'The Artist and Discover Art
  • You can ask me to write an article for you.
  • Fees vary depending on topic, journal and how long.


WOULD YOU LIKE A REVIEW......
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ADVICE TO ARTISTS

I've provided formal (fee-paying) and informal business advice to artists for a significant period and have seen a number of them go on to make significant achievements as a result.
Contact me if you'd like an honest opinion of how you represent yourself and your art online
(
Fees start at £50 and are based on the nature of the site and whether I like your art!)
  • Review you artist statement / biography / CV - I don't write it for you. I review, make suggestions and edit to indicate the potential to make your statement clearer.  Fees depend on what's required and how successful you are.
  • Review your website and/or blog - I can highlight what sort of impression it creates, what omissions you need to correct and how you can improve how people view you as an artist.
If you want a more in-depth review
  • Review the art business aspects of what you do: - I'm an experienced management consultant and can be commissioned (for a fee plus travel expenses) to review what you are doing at present and prepare a report and action plan for your art business planning and marketing going forward. This is based on developing a realistic set of goals with you and your current levels of knowledge and competence. Contact me to tell me about what sort of help you need
CLICK BUTTON below if.....
I'd like to know more

CLICK A BUTTON - to go that topic on this website
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ABOUT ART BUSINESS INFO. FOR ARTISTS  -  Please read "PLEASE NOTE"
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It helps artists learn how to do better at being business-like, marketing and selling their art and looking after their financial security.
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PLEASE NOTE:
1) Content and the law change all the time. It's impossible to keep up with it if you're not working on the topic full time. 
​2) I research topics carefully. However, I am totally unable to warrant that 
ANY and/or ALL information is 
  • complete and/or
  • professional and/or
  • up to date and/or
  • wholly accurate and/or 
  • all links lead to the most current information (at the time of writing)​
​3) Hence all information I provide comes without any LIABILITY whatsoever to you for any choices you make. 
4) This website is FREE FOR YOU but not for me. ​Links to books are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying a book via this website means I get a very small payment which helps to fund and maintain this website. .I much appreciate any support your provide. Adverts are provided by Google AdSense - but the adverts do not mean I endorse the advertiser.
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      • Setting Up & Running A Business
      • Risk Management for Artists
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      • Life in an Art Market Recession
      • Coronavirus COVID-19 and Art
    • Best Art Business Books
    • Learning Opportunities >
      • Art Schools in the UK
      • Art Business Courses
    • Image Management for Artists >
      • How to photograph art
      • How To Scan Artwork
      • How to back up image files
    • Law for Artists >
      • Legal Matters
      • Money Laundering in the Art Market
      • Data Protection for Art and Artists
      • Brexit Guidance for Art and Artists
  • MARKETING
    • How to write an Artist's Statement >
      • What is an Artist Statement?
      • Why you need an Artist's Statement
      • TIPS How to write an artist statement
      • The Language of an Artist's Statement
      • What an artist statement should contain
      • Examples of Artists Statements
    • How to write an Artist's Resume or CV >
      • Social Media summaries
      • CV for Artists
      • Resume for Artists
      • Biography for Artists
    • How to sign a painting, drawing or fine art print
    • Business Cards for Artists
    • How to write a press release for an artist
    • The Private View Invitation
    • Publicity for Juried Exhibitions
    • Websites for Artists >
      • Why websites matter
      • Options for Websites
      • Web content for Artists
      • Web design for artists
      • Keeping Google Happy
      • Writing for the Web
    • Image & Video sizes for Social Media Sites
    • How to be mobile-friendly
  • SELL ART
    • Trading Law & Regulations for Artists (UK)
    • E-commerce for artists
    • Art Exhibitions & Competitions >
      • Juried Exhibitions & Art Competitions
      • Juried Art Exhibition Checklist for Artists
      • How to cost a juried exhibition entry
      • How to make labels for an art exhibition
      • Alternative Options for Exhibitions
    • A Guide to Art Agents and Consultants
    • A Guide to Art Dealers & Galleries >
      • How to find the right gallery
    • The Artist-run Gallery
    • The Vanity Gallery
    • Art Fairs
    • How to Sell Art from Home
    • Open Studios
  • FRAME ART
    • List of Recommended Picture Framers
    • Conservation Products
    • Framing for open exhibitions and art competitions
    • Framing Videos
    • How to hang a picture
  • SHIP ART
    • How to pack artwork >
      • How to pack and ship pastel paintings
    • Packaging materials
    • How to ship art internationally >
      • Rules of Origin
      • Export Licences for Cultural Goods
    • How to ship art to exhibitions
    • How to mail art - Post & Parcel Services
    • UK & Ireland: Art Transport Services
    • USA Art Transport Services
  • COPYRIGHT
    • Copyright and artists' rights
    • BASICS: Copyright Infringement and Fair Use
    • How to protect artwork online
    • How to do a reverse image search
    • What to do about copyright infringement - for artists
    • Global Conventions on copyright >
      • Copyright in the UK
      • Copyright in the USA
      • Copyright in Canada
      • Copyright in Australia
  • MONEY & TAX
    • How to work out profit from an art sale
    • How to Price Your Art >
      • How important is price when buying art?
      • Options for Pricing Art
      • Terminology and Formulas for Pricing Art
      • Art Experts on Pricing Art
      • How artists price their art
      • The price of affordable art
    • Payments to Artists >
      • Paying Artists
      • How to create an Invoice
    • VAT for Artists
    • Tax Tips for Artists >
      • Tax on prize money
      • UK Tax Tips for Artists
      • UK: Self-Assessment Video Tips
      • USA Tax Tips for Artists
      • Ireland: Tax for Artists
      • Australia: Tax Tips for Artists
    • Insurance for Art and Artists >
      • Insurance for Art Teachers
      • UK Insurance Policies for art and artists
      • USA & Canada: Insurance Policies for Art and Artists
    • Artists' Grants & Scholarships
    • Retirement and Pensions for Artists
    • The Art Legacy >
      • Estate Planning for Artists
      • Estate Planning for Art Collectors
      • Famous Artists Estates
      • Artwork Inventory
      • After the Death of an Artist
      • Copyright and Resale Rights after Death
      • Art and Inheritance Tax
  • About + Help
    • Would you like me to help?
    • Privacy & Cookies Policy
    • Contact
  • BANKING