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The Art of Gratitude and Giving through Creative Expression

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Artist Barbara Rachko Maintains A Superior Art Blog

By Renee Phillips

Artist Barbara Rachko barbararachko.art/en has one of the best art blogs that I have encountered. And, as one who visits dozens of artists' websites and blogs every day, I consider myself to be an … [Read more...]

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Consider Your Art for The Growing Healthcare Market

By Renee Phillips

Have you ever considered placing your art in healthcare facilities? This could offer you a new outlet for sales and commissioned works of art. If your art fits the criteria, there are many different … [Read more...]

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Helpful Art Organizations and Resources

By Renee Phillips

As an art professional your art career success depends on a variety of factors including being well informed about the wealth of opportunities available for you. To help you keep abreast of them you … [Read more...]

“Winter Stillness”, Ken Marsdens dreamlike, watercolor, 16” x 20”.

Art Review of Paintings by Ken Marsden, An Extraordinary Watercolorist

By Renee Phillips

It is an honor and pleasure to present this Art Review about watercolors by Ken Marsden, kenmarsden.com. Ken is a masterful contemporary artist whose watercolor paintings emanate an aura of poetic … [Read more...]

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The Artist’s Impact on Civilization and the Economy is Immeasurable

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Vincent van Gogh, Bedroom in Arles, 1888, oil on canvas, 28.3" × 35.4".

Find Several Highly Popular Articles for Artists

By Renee Phillips

Have you ever wondered which are the most popular articles for artists that appear on this website? For the answer to this question I use a few tools. One, is a valuable plugin MonsterInsights for … [Read more...]

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The Golden “Keys” to Attracting Art Buyers to Your Blog

By Renee Phillips

When I suggest to an artist client they start an art blog or that they post more often, if they want to drive more traffic to their website and increase their art sales, the response is usually, “But, … [Read more...]

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How To Choose The Best “Opportunities For Artists”

By Renee Phillips

You cannot avoid them. “Opportunities For Artists” come pouring into your email every day and they are advertised and shared aggressively throughout social media.  There are so many to choose from! … [Read more...]

Vincent van Gogh, Old Man in Sorrow (On the Threshold of Eternity), oil on canvas, 81 x 65 cm. Location: Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands. Photo: Public Domain.

Are You an Artist Who Suffers From Occasional or Chronic Low Self-Esteem?

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Ways for Artists to Make More Money

By Renee Phillips

Many artists I have counselled tell me they lack confidence because they don’t earn a living solely from selling their art. This is a destructive and unrealistic way to think. First of all, your … [Read more...]

Pont Neuf, Paris, oil on canvas by Auguste Renoir. Photo: Public domain.

The A, B, C of Fine Art Terms

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Build Your Art Career With People Power

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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How Artists Can Develop Satisfied Art Buyers and Increase Art Sales

By Renee Phillips

After you concentrate on creating the best art you possibly can you can then think about how to attract buyers to your art, and sell more of it.  This article is about how artists can develop … [Read more...]

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Are You Facing Reality As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

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 face. I take very seriously my role in offering the … [Read more...]

Henri Matisse, The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room), oil painting, 70″ x 86″. Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. Fair use.

Art and Artist’s Statements – Quotes by Famous Artists

By Renee Phillips

If you're like most artists I know, the task of writing your Artist's Statement feels like torture. You may question, why doesn't the work speak for itself? But, you've probably also learned that … [Read more...]

Jackson Pollock, Number 8, (detail), enamel, oil, canvas, created in 1949. Style: Action painting Period: Drip period Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY, US. Photo: Fair Use.

My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

By Renee Phillips

This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I must have organized, juried and curated more than 200 exhibitions. Before the Internet, I … [Read more...]

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Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles

By Renee Phillips

This article offers several ways to increase your  creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge but seeking step-by-step guidance you've … [Read more...]

Art by Barbara Rachko

Interview With Artist Barbara Rachko With Valuable Advice to Artists

By Renee Phillips

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...]

a photograph of artist Michelle Endersby with two of her rose paintings

Several Artists Answered the Question What is Your Important Creative Ritual?

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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How Artists Can Work Less and Create More

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone, Every Moment, acrylic, 36″ x 48″. NOAPS

Interview with Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone Board Member of NOAPS

By Renee Phillips

Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone: Award-Winning Artist Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone (ober-rae.com) is an accomplished artist who has been painting for over 40 years. His work can be found in private and … [Read more...]

Henri Rousseau The Dream (1910). Oil on canvas, 204.5 x 298.5 cm (80.5 x 117.5 in). Museum of Modern Art, New York City. Photo: Public Domain

Create The Art Career of Your Dreams ~ 15 Guidelines

By Renee Phillips

If you're been following me for any length of time you know that my passion, purpose and mission are to help you create the art career of your dreams. This article is one in a series of articles … [Read more...]

Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Synchromy No. 3, oil on canvas. created in 1917. In the Brooklyn Museum, NY,  Photo: Public Domain.

Fascinating Facts About Synchromism and Color

By Renee Phillips

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 Raise Prices

How to Add Value to Your Art So You Can Raise Your Prices

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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What’s Your Favorite Article By The Artrepreneur Coach?

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Three Famous Artists Offer Their Words of Wisdom With Advice to Artists

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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How to Craft Your Elevator Speech As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

Your elevator speech, which is also referred to as an elevator pitch, is a brief description of you and your artwork. It’s the reply you give when someone says, "Tell me about yourself. What kind of … [Read more...]

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Selling Your Art to Corporations

By Renee Phillips

Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into corporate art collections is a big career boost. It brings money and prestige and builds … [Read more...]

Artists Share Positive Ways They Are Using Time in Isolation Part I

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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How to Invite Members of The Press to Attend and Publicize Your Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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How Smart Artists Treat Their Art Buyers

By Renee Phillips

Have you ever wondered why some artists have collectors like celebrities have fans? It is often because they have learned how to treat their art buyers. Do you secretly wish it was the same for … [Read more...]

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How to Create A Great Painting

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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...]

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What Does “Success” As An Artist Mean to You?

By Renee Phillips

Read How 5 Successful Artists Answered This Question In the fourth grade I chose to do a report about Albert Schweitzer and I discovered his quote: "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is … [Read more...]

Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024

By Renee Phillips

This page has been moved to Pantone Color Institute Has Announced Its Choice of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024 … [Read more...]

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Do You Have A Memorable Art Tagline that Describes Your Art?

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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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 Galleries

It is A Pay to Play Game In Which Artists Have Much to Lose This article offers advice that is useful when … [Read More...]

The Truth About Fine Art Agents

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Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

As an artist it's wonderful to imagine the treasure trove of art materials to choose from to create your … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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

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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...]

Selling Your Art to Corporations

Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into … [Read More...]

Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

Whenever an artist client asks me how they can drive more traffic to their website (after they have created a … [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...]

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 … [Read More...]

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