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Start Here Before You Plan Your Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

Your art exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to share your creative vision, sell your art, reconnect with your previous customers, meet new potential buyers, and begin connections and relationships. … [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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Email Tips For Art Professionals

By Renee Phillips

In the professional art world the bulk of your correspondence activities are conducted by email. It is an efficient way to conduct business. I receive hundreds of e-mails daily from artists and other … [Read more...]

Writing Your Artist's Biography using the Inverted Pyramid Style

Write Your Artist’s Biography With The Inverted Pyramid Style

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Champagne for celebration. Photo credit: Myriam Zilles from Unsplash

4 Ways to Ensure Ongoing Future Art Sales

By Renee Phillips

Your art buyers are valuable assets. Whenever you make a sale, recognize it as the beginning of a long, rewarding relationship. According to the Pareto Principle, 20 percent of your clients will bring … [Read more...]

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

Here Are Many Key Principles, Tips and Strategies to Achieve Success As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

Here are several very popular and valuable articles designed to guide you on your successful art career. In each one you'll find many key principles, tips and strategies to take you step-by-step … [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...]

"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 To Do With Your Older Works of Art

By Renee Phillips

An artist who requested I write an Art Review for her told me about a problem she had. She explained, now that she has all this new artwork what can she do about her older work? Perhaps you are … [Read more...]

"Cold Calls" can blossom into warm, enduring relationships.

10 Steps for Artists to Warm Up “Cold Calls”

By Renee Phillips

The term "Cold Calls" came into being when we used only telephone calls to connect with people. Now, we have more ways to connect. If you're like most of my clients you get cold feet when having to … [Read more...]

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Funding Resources and Grants For Individual Artists

By Renee Phillips

It's difficult to sustain your career on art sales alone. Throughout your career you may face financial challenges. These road blocks should not thwart your desire to expand your creative impulse. … [Read more...]

Question. Photo credit: Simone Secci from Unsplash.

Empowering Questions For Artists to Ask Themselves

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Breath, digital fine art printed with pigment inks, face-mounted on a 3/8” thick sheet of museum-grade UV protected acrylic, 30″ x 30″. Edition of 3.

The Multi-Faceted Creative Evolution of Digital Art

By Renee Phillips

Digital Art first came about in the 1970's but it took until the end of the 20th century to become a viable art form. Today, with the widespread availability of digital cameras, software, many … [Read more...]

“How Are You Unique As An Artist?"

How Are You Unique As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

You'll Find Out When You Answer These Questions! Many artists inform me that they love the challenging exercises I offer them on this website. The list of questions you'll find below is one of the … [Read more...]

Artist's open hands covered with paint. Photo credit: Amauri Mejia, unsplash.com

Free Online Resources for Artists

By Renee Phillips

Several Superior Sources Within Your Reach Do you have an appetite to acquire more knowledge and growth in the areas of creativity, art sales, and art marketing tools to help you advance your art … [Read more...]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, NY. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

Three Fellowships That Provide Funding For Visual Artists

By Renee Phillips

Fellowships give artists valuable financial means and other opportunities to advance their artistic development. They are essential programs devoted to rewarding artistic excellence. We often see the … [Read more...]

Edward Hopper art quote

Let’s Dispel This Myth About Artists

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Piet Mondrian, Tableau I, oil on canvas, 40.5" x 39.3", 1921. Public domain.

Simple Organization Tips for Artists

By Renee Phillips

Recently, while helping an artist write her artist's biography it took much longer than it should have because she failed to keep records. She couldn't remember important details about exhibition … [Read more...]

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Scams Aimed at Artists

By Renee Phillips

Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address and/or on social media, chances are you have received emails and messages from scammers who … [Read more...]

painting of mother and child by Mary Cassatt. Photo: public domain

How Did Your Mother Positively Influence You As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

Artists Pay Homage to Their Mothers and Share Loving Memories (Originally published in May, 2020 with more recent updates) In preparation for this article to commemorate Mother's Day, I wanted to … [Read more...]

abstract painting by Mary Mirabal

Read About 4 Amazing Artists Who Will Inspire and Motivate You

By Renee Phillips

Casey Shannon, Barbara Rachko, Michelle Endersby and Mary Mirabal One of the most valuable and perhaps best kept secrets to success for your art career is the inspiration, camaraderie and mutual … [Read more...]

Quote by Aristotle about education

The Art of Self-Education in The Information Age

By Renee Phillips

As an art career coach I encourage artists to follow their creative passion and pursue their quest for knowledge and I’m a firm believer in the art of self-education. Today, the information age offers … [Read more...]

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Resources for Funding Your Art Programs

By Guest Author

Steve Barr is a professional cartoonist, author, and founder and director of Drawn To Help an outstanding organization which supplements existing art programs at hospitals, camps and treatment … [Read more...]

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Three Mistakes that Can Lead An Artist to Financial Disaster

By Renee Phillips

Let's face it, art school didn't prepare you for the financial challenges you're facing throughout your art career. So, you may not know which pitfalls to avoid that threaten many artists' financial … [Read more...]

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The Power of Dreams For Artistic Inspiration

By Renee Phillips

The power of dreams for artistic inspiration is not surprising. Many artists have received their creative ideas from their dreams. In this article I take you on a memory of how I helped an artist … [Read more...]

Artist with paints. Photo credit: Alice Dietrich on Unsplash

Resources To Protect Artists’ Health and Safety

By Renee Phillips

As an artist, it is extremely important for you to be aware of your health and safety.  You should know about the materials you're using to create your artwork and other physical conditions that may … [Read more...]

Museum of Modern Art. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

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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The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists

By Renee Phillips

Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose … [Read more...]

How to Close the Sale with a Potential Art Buyer

By Renee Phillips

If you're like most artists the experience of trying to sell your art in person can be extremely uncomfortable.  What you may not realize is the potential buyer may also be uncomfortable. So, consider … [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...]

Faith Ringgold, American People Series #20: Die, (1967). Photo: Fair Use en.wikipedia.org

Celebrating The Accomplishments of Black American Artists

By Renee Phillips

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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Opportunities and Resources for Artists Who Care About Nature and The Environment

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Sonia Delaunay, Blaise Cendrars – State of the Modern Art World, The Essence of Cubism and its Evolution in Time. Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) was an artist known for her experiments with color in art and design known as simultanéisme.

Famous Artists and Their Relationships With Color

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Being Objective About Your Art Isn’t An Easy Task

By Renee Phillips

How to See Your Art From A Juror's Perspective When I was a professional artist it puzzled me how often there was a difference between what the galleries or my collectors chose and what I thought … [Read more...]

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

Follow The Laws of Nature to Grow Art Career Relationships

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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 Art Presentation 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 … [Read more...]

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Is This Another Art Scam?

By Renee Phillips

(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...]

Photo of man behind bubble wrap by Jorge Bermudez on Unsplash

Are You Facing Reality As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

This Article Will Help You Gain A Healthy Perspective 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 … [Read more...]

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Launching An Arts Organization Part II

By Renee Phillips

While in art school, I founded Artopia, an arts organization for the purpose of giving fellow artists exposure in exhibitions in public venues. Now, in addition to being an artist advisor for … [Read more...]

Art lovers reading titles of art in an exhibition. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

How Artists Choose Titles For Their Art

By Renee Phillips

Have you every wondered how artists choose titles for their art? Or why they choose to show their art without titles?   In this article I share insightful comments and suggestions from several artists … [Read more...]

The Important Differences Between Your Artist’s Biography and Your Artist’s Statement and How to Write Them

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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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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Scams Aimed at Artists

Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address … [Read More...]

Beware of Vanity and Pay-to-Play Businesses Solicitations

Artists are Vulnerable and Have Much to Lose "Pay to Play" businesses conduct widespread solicitations via … [Read More...]

The Truth About Fine Art Agents

Let's Dispel Some Myths and Make Way for New Options Every week at least one artist will ask me how and … [Read More...]

Where to Find Art Buyers and Meet Collectors

Where and how to find art buyers requires a combination of knowledge, strategy and persistence. However, there … [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 … [Read More...]

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

Organizations that serve and advance the status of women artists are essential and cherished resources. They … [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 … [Read More...]

What Really Is Self-Taught Art and What Does It Mean to Be A Self-Taught Artist?

Definitions, Historical Facts and Artists in This Genre As I'm sure you know by now I write a lot of art … [Read More...]

How to Avoid Getting Rejected in Art Competitions & Mistakes Artists Make

Has your art ever been rejected in a juried art competition? Were you confused because after seeing the … [Read More...]

22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

How to Prepare and Protect Yourself Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and … [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 … [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 … [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...]

10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage

You can have the best art on the planet, but unless you apply positive and proactive beliefs and action steps … [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...]

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