February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, making it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of African American artists. Since 1976, this month … [Read more...]
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Teaching Art Brings Hope to Future Generations
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...]
Artists Share Positive Ways They Are Using Time in Isolation Part I
It's important for us to stay informed about the ever-changing events related the Coronavirus Pandemic, in order to insure our safety. However, since so much of the news is negative, it is essential … [Read more...]
Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them
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...]
Should Artists Place Prices on Their Art Websites?
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...]
Artists and Their Muses
What is a Muse? According to Merriam Webster... The word means a source of inspiration and in the historical sense it referred to any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology. "The Muses … [Read more...]
What Artists Need to Know About Galleries, Agents and Art Consultants
Selling your art depends on securing healthy relationships with art business professionals such as gallery owners, agents and art consultants. As you build these relationships it is important for you … [Read more...]
Resources for Artists Interested in Selling to The Healthcare Art Market
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...]
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 confused about how they operate and are misinformed. This article demystifies the New York … [Read more...]
How to Increase Your Profits As An Artist
Every art business choice you make is either earning you money or costing you money. If you're like me you want to be financially self-sufficient in a creative art career you love. To help you make … [Read more...]
Lessons Artists Can Learn From Birds and Children
There is a vast supply of knowledge you can attain to excel in your art career. Just consider what is readily available from many different human adults and so called experts. However, for a change of … [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...]
Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles
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...]
How to Avoid Confusing Your Potential Art Buyers
When visiting artists' websites I often discover many unintentional missteps. Many artists may not be aware of the negative impact they have on visitors. They wonder why their art isn't selling as … [Read more...]
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024
This page has been moved to Pantone Color Institute Has Announced Its Choice of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024 … [Read more...]
Interviews With Successful Art Professionals
You'll find many articles on this website on a wide range of topics to help you achieve your fullest potential as an art professional. You'll also find more than 20 interviews I've had the pleasure of … [Read more...]
Valerie Patterson’s New Book “Art to Start the Conversation”
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...]
Not All “Calls for Artists” Are Equal
You're probably familiar with the “Calls for Artists” that offer juried exhibitions. There are many excellent, trustworthy people and programs available that offer the best opportunities to exhibit … [Read more...]
How to Prepare For Your Next Successful Art Exhibition
Your next art exhibition may be organized by a sponsor who will do all the preparation and promotional work or you may have decided to share the responsibilities. Maybe you have decided to organize … [Read more...]
The Many Rewarding Ways Artists Can Help Charities
Many artists know that when they use their creativity as an instrument to help others in need they feel a sense of providing a worthwhile service. It offers them another outlet for creativity and … [Read more...]
Winning Traits of Successful Artists
In my career I have had the honor of meeting artists from around the world who are at different levels of their art careers. It is immediately apparent which ones have developed the traits and … [Read more...]
Why Do Your Art Buyers and Fans Love Your Art?
This question "Why do your art buyers and fans love your art?" may strike you as simplistic, surprising and embarrassing. My next question is, when was the last time you asked yourself that … [Read more...]
Are You Facing Reality As An Artist?
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 face. I take very seriously my role in offering the … [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 … [Read more...]
The Champion Artist Is An Inspired Realist
This light-hearted article gently pokes fun at some unrealistic artists we all know. It also discusses the qualities and practices that most successful artists possess and affirms my belief that the … [Read more...]
Simple, Powerful & Fun Writing Tips For Artists
Throughout your art career you will be faced with many writing projects -- from a simple post on social media to an in-depth artist's biography, artist's statement or grant proposal. To help you, this … [Read more...]
Art and Mental Health
Art and mental health is an important correlation I have been involved with for many years, beginning in my school days as a volunteer in a mental hospital. I recognized the difference in patients' … [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 … [Read more...]
Guiding You to A More Prosperous and Satisfying Life As An Artist
If becoming a full-time artist is one of your objectives or insuring that you remain self-sufficient as one, we cannot ignore the topic of money. I've written many articles to make the process of … [Read more...]
Empowering Questions For Artists to Ask Themselves
Questions are the driving forces behind knowledge, invention, solutions, creativity as well as personal and professional growth. As a mentor for artists I often suggest empowering questions for … [Read more...]
Pantone Color Institute Has Announced Its Choice of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024
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. When you … [Read more...]
Empowering Your Art Career Goals
How are you doing with your art career goals? Have you surpassed your expectations or are you lagging behind? I hope you haven’t given up. If you've hit a bump in the road, I'm here to help you get … [Read more...]
Top Tips For Creating a Successful Artist Email Newsletter by Michelle Endersby
Michelle Endersby is an artist who lives Bonbeach Victoria, Australia. Her stylized portraits of roses on round canvases represent her return to wholeness after awakening from a coma following brain … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Best “Opportunities For Artists”
You cannot avoid them. “Opportunities For Artists” come pouring into your email every day and they are advertised and shared aggressively throughout social media. There are so many to choose from! … [Read more...]
An Inspirational Anagram Message to Artists
I hope you're having a rewarding and creative week. Today I encourage you to spend time celebrating your unique strengths and unlimited creativity. Anagrams are fun tools to make ideas memorable so to … [Read more...]
Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 2023
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...]
Living An Artful Purpose-Driven Life
Many creative individuals I know are born with a compelling need to probe the depths of self-expression and proclaim self-liberation. They are also driven by a powerful urge to use their unique … [Read more...]
Inspirational Resources for Artists
You can learn all the best tips and strategies for becoming a successful artist; however, if you lack the motivation to take action they won't help. Many artists have expressed to me they are so … [Read more...]
Love and Passion in Art
It's February and in art our thoughts go to images of heart shapes, lovers embracing and the color red. For this love-inspired article, I collected a few excerpts from articles and exhibitions from … [Read more...]
Writing About Your Abstract Art
Most artists I know find writing artist's statements very difficult. One might agree that for artists who work in the style of realism, it is an easier task to communicate their inspiration. However, … [Read more...]