Brain Trust Goodies by Barney Davey
My art is my words and ideas. Over 20 years of weekly blogging and nine books, I’ve written millions of words to help artists build self-directed careers. This page brings my life’s work together—free and affordable tools to help you grow your art business your way.
Pick what will help you grow now. Like a garden, let new ideas bloom and nurture them. Good things take time. You can't cram on the farm. Get stuff done every day, including some of what you learn here.
— Barney Davey
I aim to help artists work smarter, live better, and keep joy in the work.
Welcome to the🧠Brain Trust Goodies Garden
My idea for the Brain Trust Goodies Garden is simple: to bring together a lifetime of tools, books, and courses so you can explore them all in one place.
I chose “Brain Trust Goodies” because it’s fun — it hints at wisdom with a dash of irreverent humor. It’s descriptive, it gets your attention, and it pretty much sums up how I help artists. I’m unconventional — but so are most of you.
Open your mind to what’s here, and you’ll pick up ideas that stick — tips and tricks with lifetime value. Whether it’s avoiding a copyright issue, building a hybrid career that supports your art, creating a strong print-market income stream, or forging a partnership that changes everything, there’s something for you.
I love sharing my experiences, insights, and nearly forty years of hard-earned wisdom with you. 😎
If these Brain Trust Goodies deliver for you, please share the experience for the collective good. My free content is golden, and the premium, well, there’s nothing else like it — even if I’m practically giving it away.
Everything here is free or affordable by choice, because I enjoy being generous and genuinely want you to succeed.
— Barney Davey
Premium Tools & Courses for Visual Artists
Start here if you’re ready for deeper guidance and lasting results.
Decades of real-world experience distilled into focused resources for artists who want clarity, confidence, and results. Each tool is practical, time-tested, and made to help you move forward—without hype or overwhelm.
Blueprint for Art Business Success Bundle — $8.99 eBook Set
A pair of foundational resources—the Blueprint for Art Business Success and the Self-Empowerment Journal for Artists. Together, they offer structure and mindset tools for sustainable progress.
How to Profit from the Art Print Market – Print Market Pro Bundle ($30)
A one-time bundle built around How to Profit from the Art Print Market (3rd Edition), with companion guides to help you choose the right print path and make high-quality prints with confidence. Practical, flexible, and designed to work at your pace.
The Artist’s Guide to Creative Side Hustles — $19.99 eBook
A practical roadmap for artists who want stability without burnout.
Design income streams that support your art instead of competing with it, and learn how to shape a hybrid career that fits your life and creative energy.
How to Find Art Collectors and Collect Them — $10 Guide
Discover the collector’s mindset and learn how to build relationships that lead to repeat sales and referrals. A focused guide to turning interest into genuine patronage.
These are my flagship resources — built to repay their cost many times over.
Nine art business & marketing books by Barney Davey
Two decades of real-world insight distilled into nine practical art-business books.
Books built on practical advice and real-world experience. From the art print market to marketing mastery, these titles have helped thousands of artists turn insight into action. The books are all available on Amazon. However, I appreciate your patronage when you buy from me directly.
Free guides for Visual Artists
Pick one that speaks to what you need most today — then read and follow through with one small action. Nurture it and grow your own garden of marketing insights and goodies adapted to your needs and wishes.
Start Here →
Build a solid foundation for understanding today’s art market and where your work fits best.
Selling →
Learn proven methods for connecting with buyers and turning interest into lasting sales.
Revenue Streams →
Discover new, sustainable ways to earn from your art—through prints, licensing, and publishing.
Growth & Partnerships →
Expand your reach through authentic collaborations, professional relationships, and strategic alliances.
New guides and content are added to the Brain Trust Goodies Garden often; subscribe to discover what blooms next.
If something here helps, share it — that's how karma spreads and the garden grows. 🌻
About Me and the Goodies
A Lifetime of Helping Artists Thrive
I’m Barney Davey, and everything you see here—free or premium—comes straight from my personal brain trust. These are the best lessons, insights, and tools I’ve gathered over decades of helping artists build thriving, independent careers on their own terms.
Since 2005, I’ve published Art Marketing News Weekly and written nine business books for artists, all available on Amazon. Before that, I spent 15 years in art-magazine publishing—back when print ruled and the internet was just a rumor.
A Living Garden of Ideas
This page brings it all together. My books, guides, reports, and courses live here now, continually growing as I refine and add new ideas. Think of it as a living garden of practical knowledge—planted to help you grow your art career with clarity, purpose, and joy.
Explore freely and choose what fits your next step—whether that’s finding collectors, forming partnerships, improving your marketing, or simply enjoying the business side of art a little more.
Stay Tuned. The Best Is in the Works!
And there are some exciting additions coming—including what I consider my magnum opus, the project that ties together everything I’ve learned about helping artists build sustainable, fulfilling creative lives.
My goal has always been generosity—helping as many artists as possible build lives and businesses they love. If you vibe with that, please share this page. It’s the greatest honor any author can receive.