Are you upset that you aren’t receiving as many exhibitions, subscribers, sales, commissions, students and clients as you would like? If not, your art website may be at fault. In this article I offer … [Read more...]
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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...]
Articles I’ve Written to Nurture, Protect and Encourage Artists
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...]
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...]
Selling Your Art to Corporations
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...]
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...]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Artist’s Biography
As a writer and curator I visit dozens of artist’s websites every day. In my coaching consultations I help artists achieve their art career goals. We often begin with a discussion about how they write … [Read more...]
Helping Artists Attract Good “Luck” and Fortune
Have you ever experienced the joys of being in the right place at the right time? Did you feel it was luck that played a role? Wouldn’t it be great if you could make this a regular occurrence? Well, … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Lost Your Creative Motivation? This Article Helps You Restore It!
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...]
Opportunities and Resources for Artists Who Care About Nature and The Environment
As an artist you have have the talent and opportunities to do this through your art. If you are especially concerned or simply want to find new ways to share your nature-inspired art, you'll … [Read more...]
Interview With Artist Barbara Rachko With Valuable Advice to Artists
Barbara Rachko, barbararachko.art/en, is an internationally exhibited artist, author and blogger. She creates unique pastel-on-sandpaper paintings that are inspired by Mexican and Guatemalan cultural … [Read more...]
Advice from Artists Who Encourage You To “Never Give Up!”
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...]
The Many Benefits of Cross-Promotion For Artists
When I was a professional artist a major collector of mine, who was a floral designer with a retail store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, prominently displayed my garden paintings in his store … [Read more...]
Famous Black Artists Who Have Confronted Racism and Inequality
They Broke Barriers and Raised Awareness (Originally published on May 17, 2020 and updated in April 2022) As we try to cope with the horror of one pandemic we battle another deadly and appalling … [Read more...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Artist’s Statement
If you’re an artist who doesn’t know how to properly write your Artist’s Statement you’re not alone. When artists contact me for a consultation that’s one of the first projects on their wish list for … [Read more...]
How to Craft Your Elevator Speech As An Artist
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...]
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...]
Thinking of Selling Your Art Online? Ask Yourself These Questions First
This article by art marketing expert Carolyn Edlund will answer many questions you may have if you're thinking of selling your art online. Carolyn Edlund is an art business consultant and writer, and … [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 website (after they have created a well-designed and functioning website) and set up their … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Art Website Visitor’s Experience
Try to View Your Website Objectively Here Are Some Simple Steps When was the last time you visited your own website from an objective perspective as though you were discovering it for the first … [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...]
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...]
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 for an Exhibition or Other Good News When you receive any form of publicity as an artist, … [Read more...]
Let’s Dispel This Myth About Artists
During a recent consultation with an artist helping with her writing projects for her new website she referred to the Edward Hopper quote, “If I could say it in words there would be no reason to … [Read more...]
Follow These 5 Principal Guidelines When Writing Your Artist’s Statement
For most artists I know writing their Artist's Statement can be extremely painful. This article offers you the basic important guidelines and makes it quick and easy for you. I encourage you to … [Read more...]
Important Basics to Know Before Submitting Your Art to A Jury
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...]
Keith Morant Offers A Solution to The Artist’s Creative Challenge
Keith Morant (1944-2022) was an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning artist who created expressive oil and mixed media abstract paintings. He received innumerable distinguished awards … [Read more...]
Write Your Artist’s Biography With The Inverted Pyramid Style
When you write your artist's biography with the Inverted Pyramid style you'll enhance your art writing skills and self-promotion. Writing using the Inverted Pyramid Style is a valuable lesson I … [Read more...]
The A, B, C of Fine Art Terms
Welcome to the joyful world of art and art vocabulary! As a professional artist, whether you are creating, writing or discussing your art or art movements and art history, it can be exciting when you … [Read more...]
The Powerful Art of Collaboration for Mutual Satisfaction
An important component to achieving the most success in your art career is your ability to grow mutually beneficial relationships. You will achieve a bigger and brighter future when you join forces … [Read more...]
Interview with Barbara Markoff, Art Consultant and Photographer
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...]
The New-York Historical Society Center for Women’s History
For centuries women have inspired, enlightened and informed us with their enormous talent, vision and commitment. Many have served as creative trailblazers. Unfortunately, their contributions have … [Read more...]
Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries
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...]
Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills
Take Your Art Career to the Next Level! Isn't it empowering when you learn something new to take your career to the next level? There are many online resources for artists to expand your creative and … [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...]
Keeping An Open Mind About Artists and Art Movements
We all have our favorite artists that we rush to see whenever a museum or gallery exhibition opens that features their art or when an art blogger publishes a new article about them. Their art speaks … [Read more...]
What’s Your Favorite Article By The Artrepreneur Coach?
I asked several artists who have been interviewed on this site, as part of my series "Advice From Artists To Artists", "What's your favorite article by The Artrepreneur Coach?" I think you'll find … [Read more...]
School of Visual Arts Mentors Program and Exhibition
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...]
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...]
How to Create An Art Patron Plan
Have you ever asked yourself, how can I sell many works of art before I create them? If so, you'll love this article about how to create an Art Patron Plan. If you’re an artist who enjoys creating a … [Read more...]