Being educated by a professional in the industry is important. I am very lucky to be provided sources inside the art industry to educate me on the ins and outs of the trade. Tanya Baxter Contemporary is an Art Gallery on the famous Kings Road in London that deals in contemporary 20th century art. Through my interning work of her over many years, I have established a mentorship with the owner and main curator of the gallery Tanya Baxter. Where she taught me the practicalities of the business side of art. Where the profits lie, and how the art industry has developed over 30 years, and how to maintain it in its current state. Whether that be he rise of AI is causing a rift in the gallery market, where customers are buying from artists directly, and able to preestablish an unconfirmed price point. How to package and ship paintings to buyers, and other commercial sellers. The day to day of customer service for the buyers. From this gallery and her teachings, I have learned to corner a market and increase sales for myself as a practical artist. With her advice, I have increased my price point for my work, established a colour wave, and created a kinship with my craft that has developed far past what I thought was possible. I have also learned the resources that go into protecting valuable art by handlings with the pieces she has in her gallery. A practical and hands-on art business learning experience has been very valuable in honing my craft as not only an artist but a future business owner.
