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Email Tips For Art Professionals

By Renee Phillips

In the professional art world the bulk of your correspondence activities are conducted by email. It is an efficient way to conduct business. I receive hundreds of e-mails daily from artists and other … [Read more...]

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How to Invite Members of The Press to Attend and Publicize Your Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

Congratulations! You've just received an invitation to have a one-person exhibition. Now, this is the perfect time to invite members of the press to attend and publicize your art exhibition. Let them … [Read more...]

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Nancy Reyner’s New Book “Create Perfect Paintings”

By Renee Phillips

Nancy Reyner nancyreyner.com, is a world renowned artist, instructor and author. Her three previous books, including her best-seller Acrylic Revolution, are filled with innovative and inspiring … [Read more...]

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How to Craft Your Elevator Speech As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

Your elevator speech, which is also referred to as an elevator pitch, is a brief description of you and your artwork. It’s the reply you give when someone says, "Tell me about yourself. What kind of … [Read more...]

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Is Procrastination Preventing You From Achieving Art Career Success?

By Renee Phillips

As the director and curator of two online galleries in addition to maintaining this website and writing assignments, I have dozens of important projects and crucial activities to accomplish at all … [Read more...]

Piet Mondrian, Tableau I, oil on canvas, 40.5" x 39.3", 1921. Public domain.

The Inner Dialogue that Transpires in Creating Art and Writing

By Renee Phillips

As I was painting today, I became acutely aware of the presence of the inner dialogue that transpires in creating art and writing. It is fascinating how similarly these thought processes occur in both … [Read more...]

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Artists Gain Many Benefits From Writing Comments on Art Blogs

By Renee Phillips

On The Artrepreneur Coach blog you'll find a few hundred articles on a variety of topics from how to write your artist's biography and approach galleries, to how to increase the value of your art, win … [Read more...]

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10 More Time-Saving Tips For Busy Artists

By Renee Phillips

This page has been moved to Many Time Saving-Tips For Busy Artists   … [Read more...]

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Advice About Getting Into New York Art Galleries or Any Desired Galleries

By Renee Phillips

Artists from around the world seek my career advice on many different topics, but the most frequent inquiries are about getting into New York art galleries. I wrote several books about New York Art … [Read more...]

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Three Mistakes that Can Lead An Artist to Financial Disaster

By Renee Phillips

Let's face it, art school didn't prepare you for the financial challenges you're facing throughout your art career. So, you may not know which pitfalls to avoid that threaten many artists' financial … [Read more...]

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Three Famous Artists Offer Their Words of Wisdom With Advice to Artists

By Renee Phillips

Imagine being transported through time and space and you are visiting a famous artist in their studio. You ask them to share insight about their creative process. In this article three famous artists … [Read more...]

Facts Of Life by Norman Rockwell, 1956. Fair use. wikiart.org

Teaching Art Brings Hope to Future Generations

By Renee Phillips

As a teenager I gave art lessons to neighborhood children and I continued my love for teaching art when I became a professional artist. Several years later, I encountered one of my students when she … [Read more...]

Mary Mirabal, Blue Hydrangea, acrylic, 14″ x 14″ by Mary Mirabal

Should Artists Place Prices on Their Art Websites?

By Renee Phillips

This article was originally written in November, 2018. Since then we have been experiencing a new set of conditions in the art world, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The art business world has … [Read more...]

Antibes Seen from the Salis Gardens by Claude Monet, created in 1888. Photo: Public Domain.

The G, H, I of Fine Art Terms

By Renee Phillips

Dive In to A Treasure Trove of Art Genres! This article is part of a series devoted to fine art terms. As a professional artist, whether you are creating, writing or discussing your art or art … [Read more...]

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New Renee Phillips YouTube Channel

By Renee Phillips

(Published in 2017) As a huge fan of YouTube for several years, I have come to appreciate it as a powerful source of knowledge and inspiration. One of my goals has been to create my own new YouTube … [Read more...]

Let Your Personality Shine When Writing or Speaking About Your Art

By Renee Phillips

Your Artist's Statement is frequently requested from galleries, museums and the press. Throughout your art career there will be many occasions where you will be asked to write about your art and/or … [Read more...]

Jackson Pollock, Number 8, (detail), enamel, oil, canvas, created in 1949. Style: Action painting Period: Drip period Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY, US. Photo: Fair Use.

My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

By Renee Phillips

This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I must have organized, juried and curated more than 200 exhibitions. Before the Internet, I … [Read more...]

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Advice from Artists Who Say “Follow Your Bliss”

By Renee Phillips

If you're living your heartfelt dream as an artist you might be in the minority.  Our world is filled with people who gave up on their aspirations and have settled for less. Several years ago I read … [Read more...]

Nurture Your Inner Artist

12 Ways to Nurture Your Inner Artist

By Renee Phillips

If you're a sensitive, creative person who is good at fulfilling other people’s needs and forget to pay attention to your own, in time you may become less creative and lose confidence and motivation.  … [Read more...]

School of Visual Arts Mentors Program and Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

Students Receive Mentorship From Leaders in the New York Arts Community This article was published in 2020. School of Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC, NY, has been a leader in the education of artists, … [Read more...]

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Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 2023

By Renee Phillips

When  interior designers, corporate art consultants and other industry art professionals are hired to help their clients one of their most valuable resources is the Pantone Color Institute. This vital … [Read more...]

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The Artist’s Impact on Civilization and the Economy is Immeasurable

By Renee Phillips

My Appreciation to All Artists The artist’s impact on civilization and the economy is immeasurable and not often given sufficient credit. The truth is, if it were not for the artist we would suffer … [Read more...]

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Interview with the Inimitable Artist Nancy Reyner on the Topic of Success

By Renee Phillips

I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy Reyner nancyreyner.com, for several years. She is the epitome of a well-balanced consummate professional as a painter, author and instructor. She has been … [Read more...]

Photograph by Joy Doherty. Framed size approximately 44″ x 64″. The art is placed in a hospital corridor of Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Center, San Diego. This was one of Barbara Markoff’s projects.

Resources for Artists Interested in Selling to The Healthcare Art Market

By Renee Phillips

Based on many research studies healthcare experts agree that positive art has a healing impact on patients and art in healthcare is a big industry that is growing rapidly. As our life span increases … [Read more...]

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How Helping Others Has Led to A Joyful and Fulfilling Art Career

By Renee Phillips

Some of My Powerful Life-Changing Experiences Many years ago I gave up my career as an artist because helping other artists was more fulfilling than creating art. To me, there was no … [Read more...]

Art Galleries

Start Here Before You Plan Your Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

Your art exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to share your creative vision, sell your art, reconnect with your previous customers, meet new potential buyers, and begin connections and relationships. … [Read more...]

Restore Your Creative Motivation and Passion

Have You Ever Lost Your Creative Motivation? This Article Helps You Restore It!

By Renee Phillips

It happens! When you've lost your creative energy, don't criticize yourself! Take a deep breath, relax, and view this as an opportunity. One of my artist coaching clients confided that she lost her … [Read more...]

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Read About 4 Amazing Artists Who Will Inspire and Motivate You

By Renee Phillips

Casey Shannon, Barbara Rachko, Michelle Endersby and Mary Mirabal One of the most valuable and perhaps best kept secrets to success for your art career is the inspiration, camaraderie and mutual … [Read more...]

Color Quiz

Do You Know These Facts About Color? Take This Quiz!

By Renee Phillips

Artists and art enthusiasts alike are enthralled by the world of color and the many ways colors impact us visually and emotionally. We know color can alter our moods, stir a memory, and inspire … [Read more...]

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Sharing My Love For Writing About Art and Artists

By Renee Phillips

My love for writing about art and artists began as soon as I discovered the magic of words. I was four years old when I created my first six-page book with construction paper, crayons and a stapler … [Read more...]

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What Is An Artist’s “Signature Style” and Why Is It Important?

By Renee Phillips

In this article I answer what is an artist's "signature style" and why is is important? I hope to bring clarity to how you can determine what your "signature style" is and/or how to acquire … [Read more...]

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Painful Art Career Lessons I Learned Early in My Career – Don’t Make These Mistakes

By Renee Phillips

As a young "Artrepreneur" I was eager to build my resume, so I pursued many different opportunities to gain art career experience, credentials and connections in the New York art world.  Most of my … [Read more...]

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Free Online Resources for Artists

By Renee Phillips

Several Superior Sources Within Your Reach Do you have an appetite to acquire more knowledge and growth in the areas of creativity, art sales, and art marketing tools to help you advance your art … [Read more...]

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Sell Your Art To Interior Designers and Corporate Art Consultants

By Renee Phillips

Professional Organizations and More Resources with Thousands of Leads You can expand your art sales by selling your art to interior designers and corporate art consultants. They are art professionals … [Read more...]

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How Did Your Mother Positively Influence You As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

Artists Pay Homage to Their Mothers and Share Loving Memories (Originally published in May, 2020 with more recent updates) In preparation for this article to commemorate Mother's Day, I wanted to … [Read more...]

Time-Saving Tips

Many Time-Saving Tips for Busy Artists

By Renee Phillips

How To Gain More Time to Create Art You'd rather spend more time in your studio than get distracted doing other things, right? In all of my roles as an artist career mentor, writer, author, and … [Read more...]

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Your Relationships With Art Galleries & Agents & The Written Agreement

By Renee Phillips

Take Your Time, Discuss the Details, and Get Them in Writing! When a gallery or agent offers you an exhibition or representation, they may tell you verbally what they plan to do for you. It sounds … [Read more...]

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Advance Your Art Career With An Art Press Release

By Renee Phillips

Since you're here, you're probably interested in advancing your art career, gaining more recognition and reaching a wider audience of potential art buyers. A well-planned publicity campaign with a … [Read more...]

How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan

By Renee Phillips

In this article "How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan" I share powerful action steps I gave to an artist which set her on the path to increasing her art sales and profits. With some simple … [Read more...]

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Interview with Artist Elynne Rosenfeld With Advice to Artists

By Renee Phillips

Elynne Rosenfeld, elynnerosenfeld, creates pure abstract paintings using mixed media. Her new series is entitled “Divine Alignment” which incorporates symbols familiar to those who practice Reiki. She … [Read more...]

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My purpose is to help artists achieve their fullest potential. On this website I share decades of knowledge and experience as an art writer and artist career coach.

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Scams Aimed at Artists

Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address … [Read More...]

Beware of Vanity and Pay-to-Play Businesses and Their Solicitations

Artists are Vulnerable and Have Much to Lose "Pay to Play" businesses conduct widespread solicitations via … [Read More...]

The Truth About Fine Art Agents

Let's Dispel Some Myths and Make Way for New Options Every week at least one artist will ask me how and … [Read More...]

Where to Find Art Buyers and Meet Collectors

Where and how to find art buyers requires a combination of knowledge, strategy and persistence. However, there … [Read More...]

Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

Facts About Toxic Chemicals You May Be Using & What You Can Do To Protect Yourself As an artist it's … [Read More...]

Do You Think Titles of Art Matter?

This Question Has Attracted Many Different Replies Shakespeare quipped "A rose by any other name would smell … [Read More...]

Organizations That Advance The Status of Women Artists

Organizations that serve and advance the status of women artists are essential and cherished resources. They … [Read More...]

A Positive Future for Maturing Artists

Steps to Take to Restore Optimism and Bring Peace of Mind The artists I have coached over the years come from … [Read More...]

What Really Is Self-Taught Art and What Does It Mean to Be A Self-Taught Artist?

Definitions, Historical Facts and Artists in This Genre As I'm sure you know by now I write a lot of art … [Read More...]

How to Avoid Getting Rejected in Art Competitions & Mistakes Artists Make

Has your art ever been rejected in a juried art competition? Were you confused because after seeing the … [Read More...]

22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

How to Prepare and Protect Yourself Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and … [Read More...]

How to Approach New York Art Galleries and Any Desired Gallery

Most artists from around the world want to be exhibited in New York Art Galleries. However, many of you are … [Read More...]

Sell Your Art To Interior Designers and Corporate Art Consultants

Professional Organizations and More Resources with Thousands of Leads You can expand your art sales by … [Read More...]

Art and Artist’s Statements – Quotes by Famous Artists

If you're like most artists I know, the task of writing your Artist's Statement feels like torture. You may … [Read More...]

10 Best Selling Tips For Artists

If you visit the hundreds of articles I've written for you on this website you'll probably find thousands of … [Read More...]

What to Do When You Receive Publicity As An Artist – 15 Steps to Take

15 Important Steps to Take Immediately After Learning You Are in an Article, Received an Award, Were Selected … [Read More...]

10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage

You can have the best art on the planet, but unless you apply positive and proactive beliefs and action steps … [Read More...]

Selling Your Art to Corporations

Their Criteria, How They Purchase Art, and More Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or … [Read More...]

Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

This May Be Easier Than You Think! Whenever an artist asks me how they can drive more traffic to their … [Read More...]

My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I … [Read More...]

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