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The Influence of Architectural Design on The Art Market

By Renee Phillips

When was the last time you thought about how trends in architecture influence art buying decisions? The more you know about this industry the better. Why? Because there is a direct correlation between … [Read more...]

Auguste Renoir, Diana, 1867, oil on canvas. Photo: Public domain. wikimedia.org

Get Inspired by Famous and Courageous Artists

By Renee Phillips

This article includes four famous and courageous artists who have overcome insurmountable odds. Hopefully, their stories will lift you up now and anytime during difficult challenges throughout your … [Read more...]

The Many Powerful Benefits of Online Art Exhibitions for Artists

By Renee Phillips

Online art exhibitions may be the most powerful way for you to accelerate your art career. It’s difficult to imagine a time prior to the arrival of the Internet and the proliferation of online art … [Read more...]

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Christina Peters Shares Her Experiences Working With Art Consultants

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Christina Peters, christinapetersfineart.com, has been taking pictures since she was eight years old. After her second photography degree from Art Center College of Design in 1993, she became an award … [Read more...]

How to Energize-Your-Art-Career Now!

How to Energize Your Art Career Now

By Renee Phillips

No matter what day of the week or time of the year it may be, there is no better time to start thinking about revising and clarifying your art career goals than now. In this article you will find … [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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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...]

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

Celebrate Your Love of Nature with Inspirational Art and Quotes

By Renee Phillips

Enjoy This Beautiful Collection It is a pleasure to help you celebrate your love of nature with inspirational art and quotes. This beautiful collection of nature-inspired art has been created by some … [Read more...]

"The Art Critic" by Norman Rockwell. Created in 1955. Style: Regionalism Courtesy of Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA, US. Photo: Fair Use. in the US

What You Can Learn From Comments About Your Art on Social Media

By Renee Phillips

It's a joy to help artists who want to increase their networking and art marketing skills using social media. There is tremendous value to gain from using it to build important professional art … [Read more...]

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Selling Your Art to Corporations

By Renee Phillips

Their Criteria, How They Purchase Art, and More Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into corporate art collections is a big career … [Read more...]

Interview with Barbara Markoff

Interview with Barbara Markoff, Art Consultant and Photographer

By Renee Phillips

When it comes to experts in the field of art in the healthcare art market Barbara Markoff stands out among all the rest. Her career as a leading corporate and healthcare art consultant spans decades … [Read more...]

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Ways to Place Installation Images of Your Art on Your Website to Increase Your Sales

By Renee Phillips

One of the most important pages on your website to engage visitors and increase their interest in buying your art is to show images of your art as it looks installed in rooms. Call this page "Room … [Read more...]

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Do You Know Your Position in Art History?

By Renee Phillips

In my daily activities as an artist mentor, arts writer, curator and director of Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, I visit dozens of websites and view a … [Read more...]

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Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload

By Renee Phillips

Are you feeling overwhelmed by having too many creative ideas and projects going on at once? Do you have trouble deciding which style or medium is your strongest direction? Many artists I know face … [Read more...]

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When Artists Should Play it Safe

By Renee Phillips

When you’re in the studio I encourage you to stretch yourself outside your comfort zone as far as you want to go. Take  creative risks that are challenging and expanding. However, when it comes to … [Read more...]

If you're moving to a new and unfamiliar location this article will help to minimize your fears and offer positive solutions. Photo of house in the snow from canva.com

The Artist’s Success Plan For Moving

By Renee Phillips

According to several different U.S. surveys, Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetime. Perhaps you are dealing with this situation right now or you will be in the near future. When … [Read more...]

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Problems With Free Art and Discount Prices

By Renee Phillips

An artist recently told me she tripled the number of subscribers she had after she offered a free print when they signed up. Now, she has a list of people who like receiving free art. What she doesn't … [Read more...]

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Valerie Patterson’s New Book “Art to Start the Conversation”

By Renee Phillips

It is a pleasure to announce Valerie Patterson's book "Art to Start the Conversation", published by ABCarlson Publishing, distributed by Ingram, will be released on January 16, 2023. This book … [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...]

painting by Vincent van Gogh, "The Novel Reader", oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm. (Photo: Public Domain.)

Important Basics to Know Before Submitting Your Art to A Jury

By Renee Phillips

One of the greatest pleasures I have is serving as as a juror/curator for exhibitions for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. I personally look at every entry … [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...]

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Are You Throwing Away Your Artistic Freedom?

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Dick and Rosanne Are Esteemed Botanical Photographers

By Renee Phillips

Dick and Rosanne are esteemed fine art digital photographers in the botanical realm. Their captivating works of art arouse feelings of being transported into nature’s mesmerizing macrocosm. As viewers … [Read more...]

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Oil on canvas, 28.7" x 36.2". Created in 1889. Photo: Public domain.

The 8 C’s in Art Career Success

By Renee Phillips

We know that art education and creative talent alone will not guarantee a successful art career. As an art career coach and artist's mentor I've learned there are certain characteristics successful … [Read more...]

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The Art of Gratitude and Giving through Creative Expression

By Renee Phillips

A Resource of Art and Healing Organizations and Artists Who Serve Others Originally published in 2016. Updated more recently. As a child I woke up shivering in my bed on many winter mornings … [Read more...]

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Being An Efficient Artist Enhances Your Art Career Success

By Renee Phillips

You may extremely talented and detailed when it comes to creating your art; however, if you fail to be efficient in other areas as an art professional, your art career could suffer from painful and … [Read more...]

Peaceful Pathway by Julia Underwood

Every Day Should Be International Peace Day

By Renee Phillips

I'm writing this on International Peace Day, September 21, 2022 and cannot help but wonder... why is it only one day a year we have to be reminded to stop and reflect on what we can do individually, … [Read more...]

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How to Create Your Art Business Plan

By Renee Phillips

It's Easier Than You May Think! Helping an artist create an art business plan is one of the most rewarding things to do as an art career mentor. I feel as though I am giving them a magic wand to … [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.

Inspirational News About Art in Healthcare Venues

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Advice from Artists Who Encourage You To “Never Give Up!”

By Renee Phillips

Most artists I know are eager to encourage, support and help their fellow artists. For example, for this article I collected advice from artists who encourage you to "Never Give Up!". You'll find … [Read more...]

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Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries

By Renee Phillips

Whether you're just flirting with the idea of being in a gallery or have been offered a contract, you want to be prepared with the questions to ask before you join, improve your relationships with … [Read more...]

Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them

Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them

By Renee Phillips

Many emails you send that are improperly written may discredit your professional image or go immediately into the recipient's trash without being read. When writing to an individual or business, it's … [Read more...]

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How to Stay Financially Secure When You Change Your Artistic Style

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Articles I’ve Written to Nurture, Protect and Encourage Artists

By Renee Phillips

As a child I was fortunate to have a loving mother and other people in my life who provided positive influences. They taught me the virtues of cultivating my maternal instincts and developing empathy … [Read more...]

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Beware of Vanity Galleries

By Renee Phillips

It is A Pay to Play Game In Which Artists Have Much to Lose "Pay to Play" businesses conduct widespread solicitations via email and advertising. They prey on the vulnerability of artists who are less … [Read more...]

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Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Art to People With Special Needs

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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How to Approach New York Art Galleries and Any Desired Gallery

By Renee Phillips

Most artists from around the world want to be exhibited in New York Art Galleries. However, many of you are confused about how they operate and are misinformed. This article demystifies the New York … [Read more...]

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Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles

By Renee Phillips

This article offers several ways to increase your  creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge but seeking step-by-step guidance you've … [Read more...]

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View Thousands of Exhibition Images on The Museum of Modern Art Website

By Renee Phillips

A dream has come true for artists, art history enthusiasts, art students, scholars, collectors, and everyone interested in the development of  modern and contemporary art from the perspective of one … [Read more...]

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Master Your Art Career Goals

By Renee Phillips

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 … [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.

I am also the Director of Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS where I maintain online galleries and curate exhibitions.

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As the Founder, Director and Curator of Manhattan Arts International I maintain online galleries and curate exhibitions.

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Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

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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

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A Positive Future for Maturing Artists

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22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

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How to Approach New York Art Galleries and Any Desired Gallery

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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...]

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...]

The Basics of Public Relations For Artists

An artist recently asked me "Why is it that some artists' careers rise to stardom while other artists, who are … [Read More...]

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