Most of the art events I organized in NYC were so popular they were featured in Crain’s New York Business, Show Business, New York magazine and The New York Times. They were announced on radio and … [Read more...]
Popular – Articles
How Did Your Mother Positively Influence You As An Artist?
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...]
Interview with Artist Roopa Dudley With Advice to Artists
From "The Advice To Artists From Artists" Series of Interviews. Roopa Dudley is an innovative artist who refers to herself as "an American (Chess) Painter gravitating towards Steampunk Art and … [Read more...]
Interview with Peter N. Van Giesen With Advice to Artists
Peter N. Van Giesen, peternvangiesen.com, is inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”. For him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work, a gift to be shared.” I am … [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...]
Fascinating Facts About Synchromism and Color
Learn About This Short-Lived But Influential Art Movement The term "synchromism" means "with color" or "colors together". Synchromism was an art movement founded in 1912 by American artists … [Read more...]
How to Invite Members of The Press to Attend and Publicize Your Art Exhibition
Congratulations! You've just received an invitation to have a one-person exhibition. Now, this is the perfect time to invite members of the press to attend and publicize your art exhibition. Let them … [Read more...]
What is An Artist’s Resume / CV and How to Prepare It
Here, on The Artrepreneur Coach blog you will find many articles and references to writing your Artist's Biography. However, this article is about writing an Artist's Résumé also referred to as a CV … [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...]
Ways to Increase Equality for Women Artists
Every year, since 2000, I have been curating "HerStory" exhibitions on the Manhattan Arts International website as one of the ways I take strides to increase equality for women artists. These … [Read more...]
Read About 4 Amazing Artists Who Will Inspire and Motivate You
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...]
Helping Artists Learn How to Write it Right
One of my missions as an artist mentor, promoter, and career coach is in helping artists learn how to write their Artist's Statement, Artist's Biography, Art Blog and Elevator Speech. When tackling … [Read more...]
Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art
How much time and attention do you give to what's on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you're interested in improving your art sales it's a good idea to know what kinds of questions … [Read more...]
The Basics of Public Relations For Artists
An artist recently asked me "Why is it that some artists' careers rise to stardom while other artists, who are equally talented, remain invisible?" It was an excellent question that led me to write … [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...]
Advice For Choosing The Best Titles and Themes For Your Art Exhibition
Major curators and those in charge of exhibition promotion and sales put a great deal of time and thought into choosing titles for shows. They consider the title to be an important marketing … [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...]
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 where they can find fine art agents. It is an important topic for most artists I know and … [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...]
The Inner Dialogue that Transpires in Creating Art and Writing
As I was painting today, I became acutely aware of the presence of the inner dialogue that transpires in creating art and writing. It is fascinating how similarly these thought processes occur in both … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Artist Email Newsletter
Perhaps you've read articles by art marketing experts who claim impressive results gained from email newsletters. Or, you may have read the article I wrote on this website about holiday email … [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...]
Nancy Reyner’s New Book “Create Perfect Paintings”
Nancy Reyner nancyreyner.com, is a world renowned artist, instructor and author. Her three previous books, including her best-seller Acrylic Revolution, are filled with innovative and inspiring … [Read more...]
Why I Love Curating Online Art Exhibitions
This article was originally written in 2016 and updated in 2023. I’m like a child on Christmas morning with a pile of presents under the tree waiting to be unwrapped. But, instead of boxes, there … [Read more...]
Video on My YouTube Channel
You are invited to watch "The Healing Power of Color" Video on my YouTube Channel! The video features art created by 20 artists from "The Healing Power of Color” 2026 online exhibition which is on … [Read more...]
The Joys of Being An Art Curator
Earlier in my art career I organized exhibitions throughout NYC, NY in galleries, cultural institutions and corporate venues. Now I curate them online. It's been extremely rewarding for me to promote … [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...]
Interview With Artist Nancy Staub Laughlin With Advice to Artists Part I
It is an honor to present this interview with innovative artist Nancy Staub Laughlin nancystaublaughlin.com who has created a new concept of the “still life”. I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy … [Read more...]
My Wake Up Call to Reality as an Artist
Early in my art career, I was very naive, and assumed all I had to do was create art and I would be discovered. I would say, “I don’t want to handle anything that has to do with business; after all, … [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...]
Several Artists Answered the Question What is Your Important Creative Ritual?
We asked friends on Facebook, do you have a favorite ritual you perform before you begin your creative activity? Do you take a walk, meditate, do yoga, turn on your favorite music, or drink a cup of … [Read more...]
How to Stay Financially Secure When You Change Your Artistic Style
An artist I know confessed to me that she had created what she referred to as “safe and saleable” art for two decades. She attracted a loyal clientele and had a lucrative career. However, there was a … [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...]
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...]
Lessons Learned from A Commissioned Painting
One of my favorite plants is a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), shown above. I can see why it is given as a gift to those who have lost their loved ones because its gentle arched foliage evoke feelings of … [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...]
22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries
How to Prepare and Protect Yourself Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and energy. Spend time doing some research and asking questions. Visit the gallery several times … [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 exhibition you asked yourself, my work is just as good, if not better, so why was it … [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 sales tips for artists. In the interest of saving you time I like to occasionally offer … [Read more...]
Interview With Artist Matti Sirvio With Advice to Artists
This interview is part of the ongoing series "Advice To Artists From Artists" in which I interview established artists from around the world to gain their insight about the meaning of "success", their … [Read more...]