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...]
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Your Relationships With Art Galleries & Agents & The Written Agreement
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...]
Ways to Increase Your Email List As An Artist
You may already know that having and growing an email list is a valuable art marketing tool if you want to increase art sales and gain other important career opportunities. Many artists ask me, how to … [Read more...]
2025 Curatorial Project: Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” Exhibition
As a curator I have had the honor and pleasure of presenting annual “HerStory” Online Exhibitions since 2000. Prior to that year I curated all-women exhibitions throughout NYC in public venues that … [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...]
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...]
What You Can Learn From Comments About Your Art on Social Media
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...]
Interview with Artist Elynne Rosenfeld With Advice to Artists
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...]
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...]
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...]
Expressing Your Unique Creative Vision As An Artist
I Hope This Gives You the Strength You May Need Expressing your unique vision as an artist may be one of your biggest challenges. This article includes inspirational messages and motivational quotes … [Read more...]
Advice About Getting Into New York Art Galleries or Any Desired Galleries
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...]
You Can Sell More Art With These Hundreds of Ideas and Resources
To help you succeed in selling more art I have written dozens of articles on the topic of increasing your art sales. Here are several articles to get you started. Each article contains several links … [Read more...]
A Single Art Sale Holds Tremendous Potential: What to Do After The Sale
A single sale holds tremendous potential and power to the success of your art career. When you make an art sale, the value of your art is contingent on your ability to continue “the conversation” … [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...]
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 wonderful to imagine the treasure trove of art materials to choose from to create your … [Read more...]
Add Some Magic to Your Artist’s Biography
When it comes to your Artist’s Biography you’ve been told by the art marketing experts (including me) that it’s important to share your story. But, have you struggled with knowing how to begin and how … [Read more...]
Stop Attracting Bargain Hunters to Your Art
I see a lot of artists on social media promoting their art using words like "affordable" "on sale" and "discounts" on a regular basis. Or, they offer art beneath the quality of their general portfolio … [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...]
Artists Share Their Goals and Aspirations
This article was published in 2019 and shares artists' aspirations for the year 2020. As an artist's mentor and career coach, one of my goals is to provide the most supportive environment, … [Read more...]
Interview with the Inimitable Artist Nancy Reyner on the Topic of Success
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...]
Advance Your Art Career With An Art Press Release
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...]
Dick and Rosanne Are Esteemed Botanical Photographers
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...]
Selling Art in the Healthcare Art Market
As I’m sure you probably already know the art in healthcare field has been growing steadily in the last few decades. Hospitals and wellness centers have incorporated art programs and budgets for art … [Read more...]
More Than 100 Tips and Resources for Artists to Achieve Art Career Success
Simple, Quick Step-By-Step Ideas Many artists have told me they love the articles I write that contain many strategies and quick tips available in a simple, step-by-step, easy to read format. In this … [Read more...]
Three Famous Artists Offer Their Words of Wisdom With Advice to Artists
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...]
How to Write Your Artist’s Statement
28 Guidelines and Sample Statements 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 advice that's one of the first … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Are You an Artist Who Suffers From Occasional or Chronic Low Self-Esteem?
This article provides answers to What is Self-Esteem and What Causes Self-Esteem Issues? It also lists Some Signs of Low Self-Esteem, and Offers Several Cures that May Work For You. Having a … [Read more...]
When to Avoid Following Advice When Pricing Your Art
There will be many times throughout your art career when you'll be offered advice by people who really want to help you. Much of it will be based on their astute knowledge and will enhance your art … [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...]
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...]
How Do You Want Viewers to Respond to Your Art?
Georgia O'Keeffe intention was for viewers to see flowers in a new way. She explained, "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that … [Read more...]
How The LED OttLites Enhanced My Creativity and Professional Life
Those of you who follow me know I work nearly 24 hours a day in front of my computer, either coaching artists, reading and writing articles, visiting artists’ websites, curating exhibitions from … [Read more...]
Are You Turning Away Art Buyers?
An Artist's Behavior Can Either Sell or Repel This article is based on an experience I had when I attended an artist's open studio event. Her artwork is beautiful and she displayed it with care, … [Read more...]
If You Want to Achieve More Art Career Success Read This Interview With Artist JoAnne Carson
JoAnne Carson, joannecarson.com, is a successful artist who has mastered skills in drawing, painting and sculpture and has many art career achievements. She has had solo exhibitions in museums … [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...]