If you have fears around the notion of having to change you're not alone. In an article in Psychology Today writer by Gustavo Razzetti reminds us, "We fear change because we can’t anticipate the … [Read more...]
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Free Online Resources for Artists
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...]
Art Pioneers Who Are Changing The World
It's difficult to imagine, but when I started my career as an artist consultant, most artists suffered from being subservient to the power brokers of the art world. Many artists outside the "elite … [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 … [Read more...]
How Are You Unique As An Artist?
You'll Find Out When You Answer These Questions! Many artists inform me that they love the challenging exercises I offer them on this website. The list of questions you'll find below is one of the … [Read more...]
Inspirational News About Art in Healthcare Venues
In an earlier article titled "Consider Your Art for The Growing Healthcare Market" I explained many good reasons for you to consider selling your art in this ever-expanding art market. In this … [Read more...]
Being Objective About Your Art Isn’t An Easy Task
How to See Your Art From A Juror's Perspective When I was a professional artist it puzzled me how often there was a difference between what the galleries or my collectors chose and what I thought … [Read more...]
What is An Artist’s Resume / CV and How to Prepare It
Here, on The Artrepreneur Coach blog you will find many articles and references to writing your Artist's Biography. However, this article is about writing an Artist's Résumé also referred to as a CV … [Read more...]
Kuralay Meirbekova Captures Human Expressions With A Visceral Impact
It is a pleasure to share this Art Review that I wrote for Kuralay Meirbekova to use for her art career promotion. She creates engaging images that capture the many nuances of human expression. Her … [Read more...]
How to Price Your Art With These 15 Tips
When providing career guidance to artists many of the questions I receive are related to pricing their art. In this article I provide advice that will help you know how to price your art. There are … [Read more...]
Valuable Art Organizations For Artists
Art organizations are essential, especially when you're looking for a fast track to build your art career. Organizations that offer their members exhibition opportunities and networking are priceless, … [Read more...]
Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Art to People With Special Needs
If you’ve ever considered teaching art to individuals with special needs but didn’t know what it takes, it’s helpful to have first hand knowledge from experienced teachers. For this article I … [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 reviews. Last week, three artists who asked me to write one for them described themselves as … [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 … [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 must have organized, juried and curated more than 200 exhibitions. Before the Internet, I … [Read more...]
Artists Share Positive Ways They Are Using Time in Isolation Part II
While we're either in mandatory lock down or we're choosing to do so voluntarily, during the Coronavirus pandemic, we can choose from an array of opportunities to pursue indoor activities to improve … [Read more...]
Activate Your Power of Being Focused As An Artist
Having laser sharp clarity about your art career goals, creative direction, and moment to moment priorities can all make a huge difference in your life and career. When you activate the power of being … [Read more...]
Successful Artists Know Relationships Are Key to Growing Your Art Career
This week, several artists told me they had landed important opportunities as a result of reaching out to people. They have learned the value of nurturing relationships. As I wrote in "Follow The … [Read more...]
What To Do With Your Older Works of Art
An artist who requested I write an Art Review for her told me about a problem she had. She explained, now that she has all this new artwork what can she do about her older work? Perhaps you are … [Read more...]
Artists’ Voices that Live Forever – An Art Essay By Edward Rubin
Edward Rubin, 1941-2025, was a New York based fine arts and theater writer and curator. He was Senior Editor of Manhattan Arts International (1983-2000). His writings appeared in many magazines such … [Read more...]
How to Sell Your Art to New Home Owners
Imagine that you're meeting someone who has purchased a new house. They may feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable being in an empty space, no matter what size it is. There are so many decisions to make … [Read more...]
Are You Throwing Away Your Artistic Freedom?
Ways to Be Diligent and Protective You may feel very strongly about having freedom of expression when it comes to creating your art. You would never place handcuffs on yourself before walking into … [Read more...]
Most Popular Art Career Success Articles For Artists
On this website you'll find several dozen articles and interviews on a variety of topics to help artists achieve their fullest potential. There are some topics that stand out as getting the most … [Read more...]
Launching An Arts Organization Part II
While in art school, I founded Artopia, an arts organization for the purpose of giving fellow artists exposure in exhibitions in public venues. Now, in addition to being an artist advisor for … [Read more...]
Many Time-Saving Tips for Busy Artists
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...]
How to Invite Members of The Press to Attend and Publicize Your Art Exhibition
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...]
Taking The First Steps To Launching An Artist Group or Organization
If you are an artist you know what artists need better than anyone, at some point in your career you may feel compelled to launch an art organization. If you have a strong desire to help fellow … [Read more...]
How Artists Can Develop Satisfied Art Buyers and Increase Art Sales
After you concentrate on creating the best art you possibly can you can then think about how to attract buyers to your art, and sell more of it. This article is about how artists can develop … [Read more...]
Creating Bonds of Strength with Fellow Artists
Every year I curate the “HerStory” exhibition on the Manhattan Arts International website. When the exhibition is published, I notify the exhibiting artists to thank and congratulate them. In the … [Read more...]
How to Stay Financially Secure When You Change Your Artistic Style
An artist I know confessed to me that she had created what she referred to as “safe and saleable” art for two decades. She attracted a loyal clientele and had a lucrative career. However, there was a … [Read more...]
Build Your Art Career With “People Power”
14 Ways to Grow and Nourish Your Relationships You may spend years creating an outstanding body of art work, however, if you ignore the importance of building relationships your art career may … [Read more...]
10 Ways for Artists to Be Optimistic
There are many things you will never be able to change, such as who your parents are, the closing of your art gallery, or the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic. How much we focus on the current … [Read more...]
The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists
Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose … [Read more...]
The Multi-Faceted Creative Evolution of Digital Art
Digital Art first came about in the 1970's but it took until the end of the 20th century to become a viable art form. Today, with the widespread availability of digital cameras, software, many … [Read more...]
16 Steps to Achieve Your Art Career Goals in 30 Days Spending 30 Minutes A Day
If you're like most artists I know you probably have a limited amount of time to spend working on your art career goals. If so, that shouldn’t deter you from embarking on the journey toward achieving … [Read more...]
The G, H, I of Fine Art Terms
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...]
Plan For Your Holiday Art Sales Now With Email Marketing – 7 Steps
There are many people who are thinking about what to give as holiday gifts and other special occasions and your art work should be on their minds. This article who help you plan for your holiday art … [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 … [Read more...]
Nancy Reyner’s New Book “Create Perfect Paintings”
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...]
Are You Facing Reality As An Artist?
This Article Will Help You Gain A Healthy Perspective After 30 years of professional practice as a career coach and mentor to artists, I've learned about all kinds of problems and challenges artists … [Read more...]