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...]
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Important Advice For Creating Your “About The Artist” Page
Every day I have the pleasure of making several hundred visits to artists' websites; however, I'm sorry to say that on many of those visits, I am disappointed by what I encounter. Many artists fail to … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Supplement Your Art Sales
Are you looking for new creative ways to supplement your your art sales without having to take a boring 9-5 job? There are many sources of income to consider. Throughout my career as an artist, I … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Online Exhibitions that Bring People Together
Curating Exhibitions is an Energizing Experience If you have ever curated a group exhibition you know there are many steps involved. For some, it may seem like a tedious, time-consuming project they … [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...]
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...]
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...]
The Benefits of Having An Art Blog
If you don’t have an art blog you may be missing out on valuable income and career recognition. In this article I provide 12 reasons why you should consider launching or maintaining an art blog. Do … [Read more...]
How to Recognize Different Types of Art Buyers
If you’re an artist or art agent engaged in selling art, have you noticed people have different art buying patterns? It's interesting when you know how to recognize different types of art buyers. … [Read more...]
The Artist’s Success Plan For Moving
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Advice from Artists Who Say “Follow Your Bliss”
If you're living your heartfelt dream as an artist you might be in the minority. Our world is filled with people who gave up on their aspirations and have settled for less. Several years ago I read … [Read more...]
A Positive Future for Maturing Artists
Steps to Take to Restore Optimism and Bring Peace of Mind The artists I have coached over the years come from many different cultural and educational backgrounds and span all different ages -- from … [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...]
Is This Another Art Scam?
(This article was originally written in May, 2019 and was recently updated in 2023.) I recently received an email from an artist informing me that she had sent her artwork to a gallery in Manhattan … [Read more...]
View Thousands of Exhibition Images on The Museum of Modern Art Website
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...]
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...]
Being An Efficient Artist Enhances Your Art Career Success
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...]
Follow The Laws of Nature to Grow Art Career Relationships
Many major art world decision-makers want to develop art partnerships with talented artists who also have strong relationship skills. As your art coach and mentor I encourage you to grow your art … [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...]
Make Positive Changes in Your Art Career
This article began with the intentions of creating a short inspirational message to motivate you to make positive changes in your art career. Suddenly, as if it was propelled by its own volition, the … [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...]
How to Add Value to Your Art So You Can Raise Your Prices
Throughout your art career you'll want to engage in activities that will add value to your art. There are several key benchmarks that define how the value of art is determined. The more valuable your … [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...]
Steps Artists Can Take to Protect Our Mother Earth
Every one of us may be responsible for contributing to increased pollution, harm and destruction to the environment. If we care, we have the option to be consciously aware of our actions and change … [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...]
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...]
Famous Artists and Their Relationships With Color
Many scientific studies have proven the healing impact of color and how it affects our behavior, moods, and thoughts. Color has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, and … [Read more...]
Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload
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...]
The 8 C’s in Art Career Success
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...]
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 selling your art to interior designers and corporate art consultants. They are art professionals … [Read more...]
How Artists Can Work Less and Create More
Almost every artist I know will agree it's more fun to accomplish the tedious and unartistic tasks in less time so they can spend more time creating art. Smart artists work less and create more when … [Read more...]
The Artist’s Impact on Civilization and the Economy is Immeasurable
My Appreciation to All Artists The artist’s impact on civilization and the economy is immeasurable and not often given sufficient credit. The truth is, if it were not for the artist we would suffer … [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...]
The Important Differences Between Your Artist’s Biography and Your Artist’s Statement and How to Write Them
On a weekly basis I have the pleasure of visiting hundreds of artists' websites, either as part of my curatorial process for a new exhibition or in preparation for my writing services and when artists … [Read more...]
Health and Wellness Tips and Resources For Artists
When it comes to artists taking care of their health there are many disheartening reports. As a result of creating art, many artists I know are afflicted with arthritis or joint pain. Or they have … [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...]
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...]