Spring has officially begun if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. Does this time of year energize you? You may feel motivated to clean up your life, career and physical surroundings. No matter what time of year you happen to be reading this, if you want to maximize your career potential it's a good idea to periodically examine what areas need most attention to renew, … [Read more...]
Fun Techniques to Help You Write Your Artist’s Statement
If you're like most artists writing your artist's statement is one of those projects that you dread even more than root canal. Having helped thousands of artists over the years tackle this job I was delighted to come across two fun techniques to help you write your artist's statement. These tools, "freewriting" and "mind-mapping", are powerful brainstorming strategies used by … [Read more...]
Harmful Beliefs That Can Prevent Art Career Success and Many Ways to Overcome Them
We all possess an arsenal of certain types of assumptions, habits and excuses that prevent us from achieving our fullest potential. In this article I point to several beliefs that can harm you and prevent you from achieving art career success. You'll find many ways to overcome them. If you identify with any of the disempowering beliefs listed below you can go immediately to the … [Read more...]
Create The Art Career of Your Dreams ~ 15 Guidelines
If you're been following me for any length of time you know that my passion, purpose and mission are to help you create the art career of your dreams. This article is one in a series of articles related to art career goals. It includes advice I offer to my coaching clients, guidelines I follow myself, and links to several other articles I've written so you can delve deeper into … [Read more...]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Artist’s Biography
As a writer and curator I visit dozens of artist’s websites every day. I notice that many artists don't pay enough attention to what and how they write about themselves. This article provides 10 mistakes to avoid when writing your artist’s biography. I wrote it to help you achieve your fullest potential as an artist. Mistake #1. Sharing too much inappropriate and/or … [Read more...]
How to Expand Your Short Artist’s Biography – 12 Simple Ideas
Many of the artist’s biographies I write are for artists who feel insecure about not having enough professional experience to write about, such as a steady flow of exhibitions. This article offers several enjoyable ways to expand your art career credentials and artist's resume and biography. I hope you'll discover something here that inspires you to try it. All of these … [Read more...]
Let Your Personality Shine When Writing or Speaking About Your Art
Throughout your art career there will be many occasions where you will be asked to write about your art or talk about it and many art professionals may specifically require an Artist's Statement in order to consider you for representation. Your Artist's Statement is an important communication tool. It offers you the opportunity to convey your thoughts and feelings about your … [Read more...]
Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art
How much time and attention do you give to what's on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you're interested in improving your art sales it's a good idea to know what kinds of questions art buyers might ask themselves before they decide to buy your art. In this article, you will find over 20 frequently asked questions art buyers consider. I hope you enjoy answering … [Read more...]
Your Words Have the Power to Sell More Art
The words you choose to speak and write about yourself and your art can be powerful tools to attract art buyers, quicker sales, generate publicity, and increase many more career opportunities. It is true: Your words have the power to sell more art. You can arouse a positive response in the reader or listener, propel them to make a decision, and take action. In this article … [Read more...]
How Helping Others Led to A Rewarding Art Career
One of the many guiding principles that has helped me in my life and career was from Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), a prominent American educator, author, orator, and advisor to U.S. presidents. He stated, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else.” You're One Question Away From A Powerful Life-Changing Experience When I arrived in New York City with very … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Ensure Ongoing Future Art Sales
Your art buyers are valuable assets. Whenever you make a sale, recognize it as the beginning of a long, rewarding relationship. According to the Pareto Principle, 20 percent of your clients will bring you 80 percent of your business. Don't ignore those 20 percent. They not only like your work already and don't have to be convinced, they can also refer more art buyers to you. … [Read more...]
Master Your Art Career Goals
In this article, I've selected excerpts from 11 of the many articles I've written that will help you master your art career goals, along with quick links to them. Some of the articles have links to more articles! Please save this page and visit often. And, when you need more, on this blog you'll find many articles on a range of topics to help you handle all aspects of your art … [Read more...]
More Than 140 Simple and Powerful Ideas to Achieve Your Art Career Success
In this article "More Than 140 Simple and Powerful Ideas to Achieve Your Art Career Success" you'll find a wide range of popular articles I've written to choose from that offer you easy to follow, step-by-step guidelines. There are many topics for you, from increasing your art sales, planning and achieving your art career goals, writing your artist's biography and artist's … [Read more...]
8 Golden Keys for Art Career Success
As an artist career coach and mentor I am called upon to provide the best art marketing strategies tailored to each individual client’s creative, career and financial goals. My mission is to help artists attain art career success that fits their needs. After helping thousands of artists over the years I've learned there are certain "Golden Keys" to building a more rewarding … [Read more...]
Expressing Your Unique Creative Vision As An Artist
Artists are born with a compelling need to probe the depths of self-expression and proclaim self-liberation. The challenge that lies before them is no small task. Expressing your unique vision as an artist may be one of the biggest challenges you can face. It demands that you explore your innate creativity, fight the demons, ignore the critical voices, discover your … [Read more...]
Take Your Art Career Dreams and Goals Higher With These 8 Steps
Creating art career goals can be adventurous, creative and rewarding. Every day you get another opportunity to delve into your deepest desires and formulate new ways to bring them to fruition. As a mentor for artists helping you achieve your creative, career and financial objectives is one of my favorite activities. In this article you'll find ways to increase your pleasure … [Read more...]