As an artist there are many deductions you can take to reduce your taxable income for the year. A self-employed artist may deduct any expense that is directly related to the art activity. Common itemized deductions by artists include the following. ADVERTISING: Virtually everything you spend money on to promote yourself as an artist is deductible including advertising and listings in art publications, print ads, business cards, product photos, social media boosts, videos, and websites (including Internet connection costs). AUTO/TRUCK/VAN EXPENSES: The use of an automobile can be one of the most common and largest deductions for the artist. The automobile use expense can be taken in two ways.
March is Women’s History Month and I thought we should celebrate the genius of women artists. Historically overlooked female artists are currently a hot topic in museums, galleries and the art market. Many are just gaining recognition now. Building a more inclusive art world begins with recognizing female artists who are captivating the art world with dazzling and provocative work. Therefore, I will focus on 6 amazing, contemporary female artists whose work you should see in person. Vija Celmins was born in Latvia before coming to the United States as a small child. She is best know for her photo-realistic paintings and drawings. Though her early career work consisted mainly of pop sculpture
