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 series of artwork on a specific theme, is good at meeting deadlines, and wants to gain loyal collectors and financial security, this article has been written for you. The Art … [Read more...]
About Renee Phillips
How to Energize Your Art Career Now
No matter what day of the week or time of the year it may be, there is no better time to start thinking about revising and clarifying your art career goals than now. In this article you will find several of my best articles to inspire you, and light the flame of dreams, goals, and success. You’ll find a wide range of tips, strategies and guidance to help you propel your art … [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 bite-size morsels of information with links to further reading. This article includes 10 Best Selling Tips for Artists. Each tip has links to related articles to give you more … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Love of Nature with Inspirational Art and Quotes
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 by some of my artist clients and members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and Manhattan Arts International. I've also added the art and quotes of famous artists, environmentalists, authors, poets and … [Read more...]
Let Your Personality Shine When Writing or Speaking About Your Art
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 talk about it. Also, many art professionals may specifically require an Artist's Statement in order to consider you for representation, awards, and juried exhibition … [Read more...]
How Artists Can Develop Satisfied Art Buyers and Increase Art Sales
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 satisfied art buyers and increase art sales. If you make a habit of putting these simple steps into practice you'll be sure to attract more art buyers, and grow your professional success … [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 art becomes the more justification you'll have for charging more for it. This article shows you how to add value to your art and what steps to avoid that will decrease the value … [Read more...]
Write Your Artist’s Biography With The Inverted Pyramid Style
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 learned when I launched Manhattan Arts International magazine under the mentorship of a leading United Press International correspondent. Since then, I follow this style, whenever I … [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 reviews. Last week, three artists who asked me to write one for them described themselves as "Self-Taught" artists. After some discussion, we concluded they actually aren't "Self-Taught" and we chose a more appropriate way to describe them and their art. In my … [Read more...]
Follow the 5 Ps When Writing Your Artist’s Statement
For most artists I know writing their Artist's Statement can be extremely painful. This article offers you the basic important principles and makes it quick and easy for you. I encourage you to follow the 5 Ps when writing your artist's statement. If you want more useful information, I offer links to related articles at the end of this article. Here are the 5 "P" … [Read more...]
Famous Artists and Their Relationships With Color
As we know the impact of color in art is undeniable. Color is a powerful tool for communicating your feelings and ideas. It may be your first element of consideration for you when you begin creating your work of art. An excellent painter knows the importance of developing an extensive knowledge about color, it's various attributes and effects on viewers optically, viscerally, … [Read more...]
How to Expand Your Short Artist’s Biography – 12 Simple Ideas
Many of the artist’s biographies I have written for artists have been for those who feel insecure about not having enough professional experience to write about. There are many ways to avoid that from happening to you. You will find in this article several enjoyable ways to expand your art career credentials and artist's resume and biography. All of these rewarding … [Read more...]
Health and Wellness Tips and Resources For Artists
In this article I offer many 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 respiratory problems due to inhaling solvents. This has an impact on the type of artwork that they … [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 art buyers might ask themselves before they decide to buy your art. In this article, you will find over 20 frequently asked questions art buyers consider. I hope you enjoy reading … [Read more...]
Your Words Have the Power to Sell More Art
The words you choose to speak and write about yourself and your art can be powerful tools to attract art buyers, quicker sales, generate publicity, and increase many more career opportunities. It is true: Your words have the power to sell more art. You can arouse a positive response in the reader or listener, propel them to make a decision, and take action. In this article … [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 so there are hundreds of ideas and resources to help you sell more art. You'll want to bookmark this page now and return! How Artists Can Develop Satisfied Art Buyers and … [Read more...]