Your Artist's Statement is frequently requested from galleries, museums and the press. Throughout your art career there will be many occasions where you will be asked to write about your art and/or … [Read more...]
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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...]
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...]
Free Online Resources for Artists
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 career, although you're on a tight budget? … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Artists Share How Their Fathers Influenced Their Artistic Pursuits
Artists Share Memories and Pay Homage to Their Fathers and/or Fatherly Role Models This was published in June, 2021 I frequently post questions for my artist friends on Facebook and I always … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Nurture Your Inner Artist
If you're a sensitive, creative person who is good at fulfilling other people’s needs and forget to pay attention to your own, in time you may become less creative and lose confidence and motivation. … [Read more...]
How to Create A Great Painting
Nancy Reyner, nancyreyner.com, is a world renowned artist, instructor and author. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and an MFA from Columbia University. Her art is in … [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...]
How Helping Others Led to A Rewarding Art Career
One of the many guiding principles that has helped me in my life and career was from Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), a prominent American educator, author, orator, and advisor to U.S. presidents. He … [Read more...]
How Artists Change Children’s Lives
When Nelson Mandella stated, “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children” his words rang the call for raising consciousness and taking action. … [Read more...]
Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills
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 business skills. You can achieve your … [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...]
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...]
Artists Share Positive Ways They Are Using Time in Isolation Part I
It's important for us to stay informed about the ever-changing events related the Coronavirus Pandemic, in order to insure our safety. However, since so much of the news is negative, it is essential … [Read more...]
Ways to Place Installation Images of Your Art on Your Website to Increase Sales
One of the most important pages on your website to engage visitors and increase their interest in buying your art is to show images of your art as it looks installed in rooms. Call this page "Room … [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...]
Video for “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” Exhibition
I had the pleasure of curating "The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope 2023 Juried Exhibition" on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, an initiative I launched to promote … [Read more...]
Resources To Protect Artists’ Health and Safety
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...]
Announcing The Colors of the Year for 2023
You may recall my article "The Forecast in Decor Calls for Brighter Colors in 2022" in which I admit may have seemed unusual since I normally don't jump on trends. However, to my surprise, I received … [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...]
Twitter Tips for Artists
Twitter -- now known as X -- is a free social media platform. According to the most recent updates in 2023 it has 396.5 million users. Some recent statistics show that 63 percent of all Twitter users … [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...]
The Multi-Faceted Creative Evolution of Digital Art
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...]
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 you may not achieve your career goals. Many of the obstacles we face can be attributed to … [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...]
Do You Have A Memorable Art Tagline that Describes Your Art?
A tagline is short phrase that describes your art as a distinctive, unique and inimitable presence. The best kind of tagline is one that sends an immediate message, captures your target customer's … [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...]
How to Deal With Change and Improve Your Art Career Success
If you have fears around the notion of having to change you're not alone. In an article in Psychology Today writer by Gustavo Razzetti reminds us, "We fear change because we can’t anticipate the … [Read more...]
How Are You Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month?
In 2016 President Obama officially proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM). It is a nation-wide collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. How are you … [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...]
Positive Changes for Women Artists
Although we're a long way off from achieving equality, this article focuses on some positive changes for women artists. This article was published in 2018 with a few more recent … [Read more...]
The Art of Gratitude and Giving through Creative Expression
A Resource of Art and Healing Organizations and Artists Who Serve Others Originally published in 2016. Updated more recently. As a child I woke up shivering in my bed on many winter mornings … [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...]
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...]